Hi there! I’m Jonathan, a Laval-based drummer and educator with a passion for jazz and live performance. I teach drums and guitar to students of various ages, helping them build solid technique, musicality, and confidence. Over the years I’ve performed with ensemble groups and taught across the Greater Montreal Area in schools and music schools. I’m comfortable in the studio, enjoy recording and editing audio, and I love helping students grow and discover their own voice.

Jonathan Di Lalla

Hi there! I’m Jonathan, a Laval-based drummer and educator with a passion for jazz and live performance. I teach drums and guitar to students of various ages, helping them build solid technique, musicality, and confidence. Over the years I’ve performed with ensemble groups and taught across the Greater Montreal Area in schools and music schools. I’m comfortable in the studio, enjoy recording and editing audio, and I love helping students grow and discover their own voice.

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Hi there! I’m Jonathan, a Laval-based drummer and educator with a passion for jazz and live performance. I teach drums and guitar to students of various ages, helping them build solid technique, musicality, and confidence.

Over the years I’ve performed with ensemble groups and taught across the Greater Montreal Area in schools and music schools. I’m comfortable in the studio, enjoy recording and editing audio, and I love helping students grow and discover their own voice.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Drum Teacher at Long & McQuade Laval
January 1, 2024 - Present
Part-time drum instruction for beginner to intermediate students; develop technique, rhythm reading, and repertoire; prepare students for exams and performances.
Drum and Guitar Teacher at Vanier Music School (Vanier College)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Part-time drum and guitar instruction under Continuing Education; create lesson plans and monitor student progress.
On-call Substitute Teacher at Sir Wilfrid-Laurier School Board
January 1, 2022 - Present
On-call substitute teaching across Laval schools; support classroom instruction and management as needed.
Drum Teacher at École du Musique de Marché Jean-Talon
January 1, 2025 - Present
Part-time drum instruction at a Montreal music school.
Drum Teacher at West Island Music Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Part-time drum instruction across multiple campuses (Côte-Saint-Luc, Pointe-Claire, Beaconsfield); coordinate with local staff.
Store Clerk / Merchandiser / Sales Representative at Pharmaprix
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Retail sales and customer service for health and beauty products; merchandising and stock management.
Day Camp Counsellor, Drum Teacher, Activity Supervisor; Daycare Attendant at Centre d’Arts Préville
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Led day camp activities; provided drum instruction and supervision; daycare support.
Content Writer at 24Our Music Online Magazine
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Remote content writing for an online music publication.
Volunteer / Special Needs Classroom Attendant at Crestview Elementary School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Volunteer support in a special needs classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Jazz Studies at Concordia University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
DEC in Professional Music & Song Techniques - Drumset with Honour Roll at Vanier College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Class 5 driver's license
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Other