Online drum kit lessons with experienced and versatile teacher

From 47.24 € /h

Extra information

you will need an acoustic or electronic drum kit and a laptop or a smartphone.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I am a very enthusiastic and supportive teacher. I believe in being honest with my students, and that if they want to become a good drummer they will have to work hard. I want to draw their potential out, and to inspire them to love music and playing the drums.
A positive approach goes a long way, and I like to set my students interesting, realistic goals after each lesson. I want to help people to be creative and have fun learning a new instrument.

Education

St Bede’s school, Redhill, RH1 2LQ 11 GCSE’S A* - D

St Bede’s school, Redhill, RH1 2LQ 3 A LEVELS B, C, D

Guildhall School of Music and Drama B MUS HONS 2:1 (Percussion)

Guildhall School of Music and Drama One year pilot masters course in Professional Development

Experience / Qualifications

I graduated in 2004 from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and since then I have taught in virtually every facet of Drums and Percussion, from private individual drum kit lessons, to being the percussion tutor for The National Children's' wind orchestra, to teaching Rock and Pop workshops to children in Schools across the country for the Lloyds TSB not for note campaign.
I am also an experienced professional Drummer who has performed both live on tour and in the recording studio with Vv Brown, The Irrepressibles, The Heritage Orchestra, Billy Cobham, Airto Moriera, Bloc Party, The Feeling, Ash, and Katrina and the Waves. I have recorded in many top recording studios, including Abbey Road and Maida Vale. I was also the first ever Percussionist to reach the last 8 of the Guildhall School of Music’s Gold Medal competition for Instrumentalists, performing excerpts of the Joseph Schwantner Percussion Concerto in the Barbican concert hall.
I have taught drums/percussion at The Hawthorns school for the last 14 years, which involves teaching and entering pupils for the Trinity Rock and Pop exams/rock school exams, with a high level of success. I have also previously entered pupils for ABRSM exams too. I am reliable and very organised when it comes to planning and delivering lessons, and I like the pupils that I teach to have fun but also to work hard, both in the lessons and also with regards to regular practice. Each lesson is tailored to the individual pupils needs and interests. I believe in using positive behaviour management strategies in lessons, so that both myself and the pupil are having the best possible experience.
I really enjoy teaching children to play the drum kit, and I want them to look forward to their lesson every week. I also encourage them to go to as many concerts and gigs as possible, so that they can start to form their own opinions about the different styles of music and drummers that are playing in the professional world.
Aside from teaching drum kit, I also play the entire family of tuned Percussion, from Vibraphone and Marimba, to Xylophone, Glock, and even tuned Crotales, from beginner level to concerto standard. I am also able to use and provide the latest technology, including the Roland SXDsx, RC505 loop station and Ableton Live for composition and creative exercises during the lessons. I find that it is very beneficial to record students in their lessons, for the purpose of analysis and their own sense of development.
I like to have a strong sense of communication with the pupils parents, via email, as I believe that this regular sense of contact makes the parents feel included in the process. I am passionate about passing on my enthusiasm for playing Drums and Percussion to the
next generation, and I really want to inspire young people to learn in a creative, positive and inspiring environment.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Drums

Sticking pattern

Metal

Orchestral music

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Tom

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Drum & Percussion Lessons

Percussion – African, Orchestral, Middle Eastern, Indian, Latin
Western – Drum Set
Indian – Tabla, Dholak
Middle East – Darabuka, Frame Drum
African – Djembe, Donno, Brekete, Kpanlogo, Bugarabu
Latin – Bongos, Cajon
Hand Percussion

Want to play in odd time signatures?
Metric Modulation?
Additive rhythms?
Improvisation?
Polyrhythms?

Let me know what you want to play!

Frederic

5.0

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Conservatory graduate teacher gives drums lessons

All styles combined

Pulsation work

Every 10 lessons there is an ensemble lesson to practice what you have learned.

Method suitable for the little ones 4-5 years old
First course without obligation

Luciano

5.0

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Drum classes taught by a graduate of the Technological Institute of Contemporary Music (ITMC) - Buenos Aires.

- Fully personalized teaching. I choose the material for each class according to your musical tastes and your level.
- Classes for all levels. To start from scratch or continue growing in the instrument if you already play.
- I like teaching. I have a lot of patience and I am going to explain each exercise to you carefully and with dedication.
- Use varied study material. We will always work from musicality, using my methods, books, songs without drums and videos.
- Classes are taught on a full acoustic drum set

Daniel

5.0

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Hello,

I offer drums lessons in a warm place or at your home. Come and discover the battery differently. My mission is to help you develop your own identity on the instrument. I offer you a fun approach that focuses on the pleasure of playing.

Having followed training and courses throughout my life (conservatory, schools ...), I am passionate and dedicated to sharing all of my experience with you. I practice in many music groups and other structures (schools, associations ...).

With more than 20 years of experience in drums and more than 10 years in percussion, I teach many musical genres (jazz through Latin music, pop, hip hop, rock, hard, punk, metal ..) , the double pedal, notions of music theory, rhythmic reading. Possibility of taking percussion lessons (darbuka, bongos, African djembe, congas, jaw harp, dhol).

The programs are directly inspired by internationally recognized methods, thus being able to adapt to the needs, levels and requirements of each individual. I travel but I also receive in a room with equipment available (any age and level of practice are allowed, from initialization to professionals).

A different approach to music lessons:
My teaching is resolutely modern. Classes are a moment of musical and human sharing where error is used as a positive experience to move forward.

We work by oral transmission to complete the scores. We use onomatopoeia to quickly develop musical and felt play, rather than just reading and playing.

So ... Tempted?

No excuse, I give you couses from Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 11 pm. FROM child (from 5 years old) to senior, and from beginner to professional.
Registration possible all year round.

Contact me for more info on prices and formulas ...
See you soon,

Stuart

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Methodology

I base my teaching what the student wants to learn and also through years of teaching and learning I can help guide you on this path.

Techniques, phrase development, solo, accompaniment, odd rhythms and creation of your own sound.

We will cover traditional rhythms from Turkey, the Balkans, Egypt. I can teach darbuka and bendir from beginner to advanced level. Riq, indian tabla, konnakol, cajon, daf, indian tabla and percussion set ups can also be taught

A bit about me:
I have been playing oriental percussion professionally since 2010 with many groups and touring all over the world and I've recorded albums for groups such as Light in Babylon.

Joannes

5.0

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Pop / rock / jazz / Latin drumlessen in Brussel voor studenten van alle niveaus. de lessen zijn gebaseerd op wat de student wil leren, of het nu technisch is, theoretisch of specifieke liedjes zijn.
Ik ben afgestudeerd als master in drums op het conservatorium van Leuven (Luca School of Arts) en heb 5 jaar ervaring als muziekleraar.

Cours de batterie pop/rock / jazz / latin à Bruxelles pour élèves de tout niveau. les cours sont basés sur ce que l'élève veut apprendre, que ce soit technique, théorique ou même des chansons bien spécifiques.
Je suis diplomé en tant que master en batterie au conservatoire de Louvain (Luca School of Arts) et j'ai 5 ans d'éxperience en tant que professeur.

Pop / rock / jazz / Latin drum lessons in Brussels for students of all levels. the lessons are based on what the student wants to learn, be it technical, theoretical or even very specific songs.
I graduated as a master in drumming at the conservatory of Leuven (Luca School of Arts) and have 5 years of teaching experience.

Keith

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An instrument that combines musicality and strong groove?
An instrument that is easy from the first move?
Percussion is the spark that makes you behoove!
I am Keith, a Hong Kong percussionist based in Amsterdam and currently finishing my master degree in the Conservatory van Amsterdam. I have won several major international competitions and have great experience in performing. I have also taught privately and conducted masterclasses to inspire the next generation of percussionists.
The best thing of being a percussionist is that you can play and find music anytime anywhere! Whether if it's a timpani or your comb, you can produce so many different sounds and exciting rhythm. With one technique, you can almost play anything!
If you are a total beginner with music, percussion is one of the easiest way into it. Instruments sound nice already when you play them. Lessons start from knowing the pulse and developing your groove, to knowing the notes and establishing basic musicality. Then slowly you will explore the vast sound world of percussion, starting with drums, mallets instrument or any objects that you can think of!
If you are looking for more help in excelling in your craft, my professional experience can offer you great guidance and advice, no matter if it's technically or artistically, or even stage presence and healthy mindset.
My ultimate goal in teaching is to motivate my students to find joy and confidence through music. I will offer you a clear structure so that you will understand better how to reach your goal, and a supportive learning environment so that you can explore your potential!
Here are some Q&A to know more about myself!

Q: What other instruments except drumset can I learn from percussion?
A: With similar technique, you can play mallets instruments like marimba which has a warm healing sound, or orchestral instruments like triangle or tambourine. And with the rhythmic sense from learning drum set, you can literally play groove in the world, no matter if it is latin or asian or middle east! The sky is the limit!

Q: What do you value the most in your lesson?
A: Sincerity and curiosity. I hope we can have honest communication and I can offer you new inspiration every lessons.

Q: How do you keep your lessons engaging and fun?
A: It all starts with your own interest and passion. If you have a specific genre or instrument that you like, we will build your musical sense from there, even if it's death metal or jazz. I will offer you different kinds of exercises and ideas until you own the skill.

Q: What inspires you to become a musician?
A: I just love to perform!

Lorenzo

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Je donne cours en français - Description disponible en Français
Do lezione in Italiano - Descrizione disponibile in Italiano

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The course method, inspired by the Agostini school (French method used in French and Belgian academies and conservatories) is divided between technique and drums. At the rate of one session each we will focus once on technique and movements outside the drums (on pads) and the other time on the drums and the application of technique and movements.

-> The technique lessons and the movements will be those of the so-called 'Moeller technique' that I learned through his direct lineage of student.
-> The drum lessons are greatly inspired by the pedagogy of the M.A.I. (Music Academy International - Nancy (fr)) and in particular that of Richard-Paul Morellini, renowned instructor.

The courses are complete, in-depth but above all specifically thought of to be progressive. They are suitable for children from 7 years old as well as adults of all ages.

=> Particular attention is paid to the movements and their correct application, to the total independence of the limbs and finally to an understanding of the rhythm and its theory. My main goal is to give the student complete control behind the drums and skills to be able to self-learn any piece in any musical style. 1 hour of weekly lessons are never enough, they should only be used to fuel the passion that will make you play at home more and more.

On demand or for advancs students:
- I am very passionate about the study of South American rhythms. Due to their complexity, apart from the samba and Baïon ostinatos, they are not included in the program before the advanced level. They can be at the request of the student.
- I am also specialized in metal (musical style) and double pedal. The latter is not included in the program unless requested by the student. The double pedal courses are based on the methodology of Virgil Donati.

Technique:
* Moeller technique (the 'whipping motion' - the Free stroke -Full/Half/Low stroke - accepting the rebound - its application etc.)
* Snare rudiments and their applications through reading systems
* Readings of scores and exercises for the snare drum
* Speed drills
* Military marches
* Control of the different subdivisions (quarter notes - eighth notes - triplets - sixteenth notes - quintuplets - sextuplets - triple eighth notes - nonolets etc.)
* Displacement of accents and polyrhythms
* On request, double pedal technique (application of the Moeller to the double pedal as well as everything listed above but with the feet)

Drums:
* Bass drum reading and independance
* Snare drum reading and independance
* Applications of ghost notes
* The 16 sixteenth-notes ostinatos
* Jazz readings and independence
* Binary and ternary readings
* Coordination and movements of both feet
* Dynamics on the instrument
* Creation of fills and original drum grooves
* On request, application of the double pedal
* On request or for advanced students, readings and independence of South American rhythms (study and independence of the clave/Cascara/Mozambique etc.)

Idris

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Want to learn to play the drums?
Easy as 1,2,3.
With me you will learn the basics, play along with your favorite music and build your own grooves.
Preferably in my studio, but it can also be at yours.

I have been behind the kit for 18 years in different styles (rock, jazz, reggae, afrobeat).

If you have any questions, please feel free to send a message :)

Hedi

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A rocker and metalhead at heart, but also a fan of various styles (80s pop, funk, blues), I've been playing drums since I was a teenager... 20 years ago already! Since then, I've played in a band (ex-Minded of Heart), performed on stage (Divan du Monde, La Cigale), composed and recorded hundreds of songs, and today I'd like to share my experience with you.

My method is simple, dynamic and personalized: we will choose pieces together according to your tastes, then we will work on the techniques and skills necessary to master them.

I will help you find your own style, understand the basics of rhythm, accompany a song, play in a band, go on stage... and much more.

Among my influences are artists such as Pantera, The Beatles, AC/DC, Linkin Park...

Please feel free to write to me now with any questions.
Tell me about your influences, your favorite drummers and bands, what made you want to play drums...

Juan

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Learning percussion and any melodic instruments can be a hassle to tackle. I, Juan, am currently majoring in Music at the Jackson State University music department. I will apply the same things I learned in my lessons here and apply them to my own lessons and go into depth on breaking down fundamentals and exercises to better your musicianship. No matter the skill lesson, there will always be a way to grow the knowledge you have on your current instrument. I teach snare drum, both concert and marching styles. I teach piano at an intermediate to advanced level as well. As well as snare drum, I also play 4-mallet percussion along with playing timpani.

Glenn

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Hi! I’m a friendly and experienced drum kit teacher with over 15 years of private teaching experience, offering lessons for all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to advanced drummers.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Popular Music Performance and Trinity Guildhall Grade 8 Drum Kit, and I tailor every lesson to your individual goals. Whether you want to:

Pass graded drum exams
Learn to play your favourite songs
Improve your timing, groove, technique, or coordination
Prepare to join or start your first band
Or simply play drums for fun and confidence
...I can help you get there in a relaxed, encouraging environment.

Lessons are available online or in person around the Braintree area, and are structured to suit your learning style. We can work with sheet music, backing tracks, play-along songs, or focus on creative playing — whatever best supports your progress.

Learning the drums -
Improves timing, rhythm, and coordination
Boosts focus, memory, and concentration
Builds confidence and self-expression
Develops strong musical foundation for bands and ensembles
Great for stress relief and mental wellbeing
Helps you play with others and join bands more easily

I believe learning drums should be enjoyable, motivating, and practical, and I make sure every lesson leaves you feeling inspired and confident.

Gene

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From my extensive years as a professional drummer who has toured and recorded with the world’s top jazz musicians, I can offer personalized knowledge that goes beyond typical textbook methods. My experience and wisdom from my years of success as a professional drummer provide you with valuable insights.

Prosper

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Studio lessons on acoustic drums (HBS studio 10th arrondissement or Luna Rossa 13th arrondissement):

About me :

Having been introduced to Metal music and after a great experience in a local band, I continued my studies at the Music Academy International in Nancy and then at the American School of Modern Music in Paris (now a drum teacher there), from which I obtained two degrees.
I worked extensively on contemporary music and jazz. During this time, I also benefited from the teaching of some of the greatest French musicians and educators (Franck Agulhon, Raphael Pannier, Dominique Di Piazza, etc.).
Alongside my studies, I joined numerous training programs which allowed me to start doing many concerts, tours, studio sessions and music video shoots.
All of this is presented in a wide variety of musical styles.
For the past four years, in addition to my numerous concerts, I have been giving drum lessons to around thirty students. In schools, at home, in studios, or via video conferencing.

Jrazy

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Here’s a slightly more modern version:

“Want to learn drums the right way from the start?

I help beginners turn confusion into real rhythm and clean beats—without stress or complicated theory.

My teaching style is simple:
🥁 Learn fast
🥁 Play real beats
🥁 Build confidence

No experience? No problem.

I’ll guide you step by step so you can start playing and enjoying drums as quickly as possible.

Let’s get you on the drums 🥁🔥”