About Flam Tap Drumming Academy
In 2016 Ajit established Flam Tap Drumming Academy at the request of friends wanting their children to learn the drum kit in a supportive environment. Using a combination of his own teaching material as well as best-practice rudimental techniques as endorsed by the Percussive Arts Society (PAS), Ajit’s private students have learned to read music and play drum kit scores in a short time. His emphasis on reading music, playing by ear, rhythm awareness, stick control and technique has seen his students develop confidence in their playing, with most having performed publicly in various community settings. This success has led to Flam Tap Drumming Academy establishing itself in the Wellington music scene.
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Flam Tap Drumming Academy contains a 6-piece Gretsch Catalina Birch (acoustic) drum kit, a 6-piece Roland TD-20KX (electric) drum kit, a variety of practice pads, and percussion instruments.
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Flam Tap Drumming Academy is named after the Flam Tap, one of Ajit’s favourite PAS rudiments.
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​Ajit’s desire is to share his skills, knowledge and experience with others. He works well with children who are at a beginner or intermediate level, and he is adept at ascertaining their attention levels, often adjusting his lesson content to maintain their interest for the session. Ensuring students leave every lesson with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction is very important to Ajit.
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About Ajit
Ajit Rasiah is a keen musician with an interest in all musical styles, in particular Jazz, Jazz Rock (Fusion), and Funk. He has played the drum kit since 1979, having first learned the instrument at Palmerston North Boys’ High School. He went on to play in various musical productions in Manawatu, the Swing City Big Band, and for the covers band “Metro Sound”.
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In Wellington, Ajit received private lessons from Matt Collier and Lance Philip. He played for 25 years in Wellington city worship teams with the Abundant Life Church and Elim Church Wellington. He also has played for an originals band “Hottie” and covers band "Noir".
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Ajit is a registered music teacher with the New Zealand Institute of Registered Music Teachers (IRMT) and has completed Grade 8 Drum Kit (with Distinction) from Trinity College of Music, Licentiate Diploma in Flute Teaching (LTCL) from Trinity College of Music, MBA from Victoria University, M.Tech (Hons) and B.Tech from Massey University.
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