Drum Lesson Details

Both half hour and full hour drum lessons are available for booking once a week and I am able to travel to you if you live within a reasonable distance AND own your own drum kit.

 

Prices & Charges

  • £15 per half hour drum lesson.
  • £10 per twenty minutes for younger drummers.
  • The first half hour lesson is FREE from my home studio.
  • At least 24 hour's notice is required for any cancelations otherwise the lesson fee may still be charged.

 

Lesson Details

Does any of this sound familiar to you?

  • Are you just starting out on the drums and want the best possible introduction to the instrument?
  • Has your drumming reached a plateau or have you hit a brick wall with drum practice?
  • Are you worried that you might be too old to start drumming or that the drums are simply too difficult to learn?
  • Have you always wanted to learn an instrument that's fun and easy?
  • Are you tired of your drum teacher not listening to YOU?
  • Do you want to learn how to play the drums just like your favourite drummer?
  • Want to get your drumming to the next level?

If you answered yes to any of the above points then you've come to the right place.

The topics and syllabus covered within drum lessons are completely tailored to the pupil's own abilities and desires. This allows pupils to pick and choose their own subjects of interest (if desired).

Total beginners however can relax and rely on me to help them with their learning in an easy and fun manner. I'll take you step by step through everything you need to know and have you playing your very first drum beats by the end of our first lesson together. Remember that you are never too young or old to start playing the drums!

Intermediate and advanced players can either trust me to guide them towards improvement or they can suggest their own topics of interest.

All drum lesson materials are supplied free of charge allowing pupils to practice at home and at their own pace.

 

Drum Lesson Structure

Each drum lesson is tailored COMPLETELY to the pupils own desires and abilities so the following topics may vary accordingly.

  • The previous weeks lesson will be discussed and any problems solved. If the pupil feels sufficient improvement has been made then new practice material will be supplied.
  • Playing along to a piece of music chosen by the pupil. If no music is selected then a suitable piece of music will be chosen by myself.
  • Various specialised subjects. This could be topics on playing drum rudiments, increasing speed around the drums or tuning drums for example.
  • Any questions can be asked and a quick review is given of any new material supplied that week.

I am happy to teach drum grades and pupils are free to suggest their own books to work from. I have an extensive syllabus so don't worry if you don't have any suggestion or know where to start!

 

Drum Skills Covered

The following general skills and topics are covered during drum lessons with me. Remember that any of these can be dropped by the pupil if desired and not all will be relevant depending on the pupil's own skill level and requirements.

  • All styles of drumming taught. This could include Rock, Metal or Jazz drumming as well as everything in between!
  • All stick, hand and foot techniques covered - Moeller Technique, stick grips (Matched, Traditional & French grip)
  • How to play varied drum beats and fills in different musical styles.
  • Drum rudiments and their application on the drum set.
  • How to play along to music and sound just like your favourite drummers!
  • Drum kit set up, tuning and kit maintenance.
  • How to read drum music.