My Name is Luciano Cocco

About Me

Why did I chose to become a teacher?
I like teaching because sharing knowledge is the best way to create and to expand. Mixing experiences and music in something personal. I have been playing for almost 20 years, teaching for 10 of them. I specialised in Drums and piano. I've traveled, played and taught a lot in my life across Europe, USA, South Korea and Canada, meeting different people and cultures and I know how hard it can be starting something new or restarting from where you left off. That’s why I really like helping my students achieve their goals. Each student is a challenge and I like challenges. Using teaching and empathy to be confident with themselves first and then with their abilities, always with consciousness. To enjoy what they’re doing, their success and to let them learn from their mistakes. To encourage people in what they are creating and believe in themselves.

Biography

Luciano Cocco is a London-based drummer, composer and educator.

Luciano studied music in Rome at Ritmix institute and Saint Louis College of Music with some of the best musicians of the music scene. In 2012 he moved to New York City to improve his studies in jazz with Kenny Washington, Luca Santaniello, Rodney Green and Mark Guiliana.

He has toured, recorded and worked with several artist from the Italian indie rock scene with Management del Dolore Post Operatorio, Scarda, Radio Rock Roma, Fabio Cinti, (Re)Offender, Ritmix Congo Square Marching Band, Esercizi Base per Le Cinque Dita, Coemme2 ( also supporting Molteni and Quintorigo), Kang Yong Wook in South Korea, The ‘Ol Boy in the US and many more, performing in New York and Seoul and touring around Italy within clubs, venues and festivals.

In 2014 Luciano worked with films composing part of the original soundtrack for the international and multi award winning documentary “Land Of Transit”, produced by Istituto Luce Cinecittà.

Luciano graduated in 2012 at Roma Tre University in Rome with a Master degree in Architecture Urban Planning. He has excellent knowledge of OS and music software such as Cubase and Logic Pro.

We are currently rated 5/5 by our students

Testimonial From Amjaid Hussein

Me and both my sons were looking for a drum instructor to cater for each of our needs. We went through two prev instructors but were not satisfied. And then we met Luciano and never looked back. My kids have advanced so fast and play really well. I myself also improving my drum skills to another level. Awesome teacher and lucky to have found him.

Amjaid Hussein

Testimonial From Andreas Navazzi

I took up drum lessons with Dee for fun really. I was 38 when I started and continued them for 3 years. I stopped because we had another child and couldn't really continue with them anymore. But I would absolutely love to continue learning with Dee and maybe one day I will. I wish Dee all the best and good luck for the future. Thank you for teaching me.

Regards
Andreas Navazzi

Testimonial From Anila Saund

Dee has tutored my son, Aaron, for over four years. To date, he has achieved an outstanding result in grade one in drumming examinations and is currently preparing for grade two. Dee has arranged appropriate paperwork and taken Aaron to his examination.

Dee has been an inspirational teacher encouraging Aaron to not only enjoy learning a new instrument but by linking what he learns to general music history and current trends. In addition, he is given consistent homework and alerts on his mobile to consolidate and practise new skills.

Aaron is taught at home on a weekly basis. Dee has excellent attendance and punctuality and has been consistently available to maintain a steady pace of learning. Aaron looks forward to his lessons and feels comfortable with his teacher.

I would recommend Dee without reservation to work with young people. He is polite, respectable, and approachable he has the ability to mix disciplined learning with a sense of fun. He is also in touch with developments in both technology and youth culture.

Mrs Anila Saund
Mother to Aaron Saund
Head of Modern Languages
Langdon School
London Borough of Newham

Testimonial From Ayo Akinwolere

It's been a dream of mine for a while to play the drums, and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. Luciano's approach is to put the music first allowing the pupil to really understand the instrument and it's capabilities as a whole. His relaxed manor was conducive to me learning step by step and his patience really allowed me to believe in my capability. If I wasn't leaving london I would definitely still be learning with him. I feel I have not just a teacher but a friend as well.

Ayo Akinwolere

Testimonial From Errol Thompson

It is a great pleasure to have Dee as part of our Music tuition team at Streetwyze, he has brought a greater sense of professionalism and integrity to the Streetwyze Project Barking and Dagenham his approach to young people`s learning is unique , engaging and exciting.

What he sets out to do he most certainly achieves, with a high level of personal dedication and insight. He is most approachable and understanding to the needs of project development and youth interaction, as his unique aptitude in engaging young people through his personal zeal for the instrument that he teaches enhances the learning experience for young people, which is essential in working with young people with learning disabilities or behavioural problems.

We can recommend Dee to any individual or organisation with regards to his ability and outcomes and his experience working with young people. He is most certainly a man of integrity a great asset when working with young people who need stability and discipline.

Mr Errol Thompson Founder and MD
The Streetwyze Community Youth Music project Barking and Dagenham
www.streetwyze.org

Testimonial From Jennifer Tomaszewska

My eight year old daughter started weekly drumming lessons with Dee four months ago. Dee has been professional yet approachable which has put my daughter very much at ease in learning a new skill. He is friendly and makes the lessons fun and interesting. She cannot wait to entertain the family with what she has learnt every lesson! Dee's flexible, encouraging and patient manner has kept my daughter keen to learn and she looks forward to her drumming lessons and progressing further with Dee.

Jennifer Tomaszewska

Testimonial From Lorenzo Desimoni

I have been on the drumming lessons for 6 months and it has been a great time. The teacher was very helpful and clear on the first time I contacted him, during the initial trial lesson and this attitude is still there!! With respect to the course's approach, it is based on a well-thought balance between improving the tecnique and playing music, helping to keep motivation high while facing and learning new and more difficult exercises. On top of that, my music preferences are also being used to drive and personalise the course, really great fun!! From a practical perspective, I have been always able to discuss the scheduling of the lessons with good flexibility, making really easy to match it with my other needs.

Lorenzo Desimoni

Testimonial From Matt Devine

I began lessons with Luciano after having quite some time out of playing regularly. I had a clear idea of what I wanted to achieve, and he was quick to assesses my needs and work out a plan for my progression. I am already being challenged an pushed in ways I couldn't have imagined a few weeks ago. His lessons are concise, detailed and follow a clear path. Luciano is very patient, very warm friendly, but really knows how to push to get positive results. I come away feeling inspired and motivated to practice every single time. I have had 3 lessons so far and plan to continue indefinitely - highly recommended!!

Matt Devine

Testimonial From Robert

Just wanted to say that Dee has a lot of patience. I had other drum teachers that used to get really frustrated with me because I was getting things wrong all the time. But with Dee he just used to break things down for me in bite size pieces so that i could get it and it really works. I'm now playing in a band and loving the drums.

Thank mate rob