Orchestral Percussion and Drum Kit Tuition (all levels)

From 42.88 € /h

As a professional freelance percussionist, I provide high-quality tuition in both percussion and drum kit from complete beginner to advanced level.
Students can work through graded syllabuses, improve existing techniques, or learn the instrument(s) as a hobby. The lessons are designed around the student. My goal as a teacher is to keep students challenged, but not overwhelmed.

I can also assist students who wish to/are currently studying percussion/drum kit at the university/conservatoire level.

I am DBS checked, and previous practical opportunities and experiences have also enabled me to have a greater knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Health and Safety Policies and Procedures in the work place.

Extra information

As lessons are currently online, all students must have access to a working microphone and webcam via a computer/tablet/phone.
In addition, depending on your instrument of choice, the student must all or one of the following instruments to commence lessons (where appropriate), plus appropriate sticks:

- practice pad
- working electronic/acoustic drum kit
- xylophone/glockenspiel/vibraphone/marimba
- snare drum
- timpani

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I am a freelance Percussionist and Timpanist based in Manchester, United Kingdom. I completed the prestigious GRNCM Joint Course (2:1 and Distinction) at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and The University of Manchester between 2012-2016, before completing the MMus (Distinction) in 2017 at RNCM.
I currently teach Percussion, Drum Kit, Piano, and Music Theory in several schools in the North of England. In addition, I organize and facilitate educational music workshops in schools, and I provide private music tuition.

Education

MMus in Performance with Distinction (Royal Northern College of Music) 2017
GRNCM Joint Course Diploma with Distinction (Royal Northern College of Music) 2016
MusB (Hons) Joint Course with 2:1 (University of Manchester) 2015

Experience / Qualifications

I perform regularly as a Percussionist with a variety of different Orchestras, Ensembles, and Musical Theatre productions, including Northern Ballet, National Festival Orchestra, and Skaparis Collective. My theatre credits include; 'The Nico Project', directed by Sarah Frankcom and Maxine Peake (MIF and MIAF 2019), and 'Astley's Astounding Adventures', produced by Frazer Flintham (New Vic Theatre, 2018).

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

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

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Drums

Jazz

Orchestral music

Percussion

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

ABRSM Music Theory Grade 1-5 examinations Tutoring

42.88 € /h

As a freelance musician, I provide high quality tuition in ABRSM Music Theory Grade 1-5 examinations. This class is designed around the student and starts preparation through the graded exam syllabus. As Grade 5 Music Theory is a compulsory examination for all ABRSM performance examinations past Grade 6, it is important that students start early and work alongside their instrumental studies.

I can also assist with pre University/Conservatoire Music Theory studies (Grade 6-8).

My goal is to keep students challenged, but not overwhelmed, and I assign homework and practice questions at the end of every session.

I am DBS checked, and previous practical opportunities and experiences have also enabled me to have a greater knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Health and Safety Policies and Procedures in the work place.

Tom

5.0

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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!

Luciano

5.0

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Hello guys!
My name is Luciano. I am a drummer/percussionist from Argentina. I am available for ONLINE lessons.
With me you get the chance to have personal lessons and learn drums & percussion online for a real low fare.

I'm currently tutoring students from Canada, USA, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland & Belgium.

I offer
- Customized lessons. I will personally design a program according to your level and musical taste.
- Experience. I have a lot of experience teaching people of all ages and skill levels.
- Lessons for all levels. You can start from scratch or you can improve your playing.
- Love for teaching. I like teaching and I have a lot of patience to explain and make sure you understand how to do the exercises.
- Selected educational material. We will work using a variety of sources: audio, video and books.

I have a drum studio equipped with acoustic drums and percussion with proper sound equipment to bring you the best audio quality.

Let’s put more music into our lives!
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Frederic

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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

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.

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.)

Matteo

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My course is based first on you.
I like developing with you a program adapted to your features, your difficulties as well as your goal.
It is aimed at everyone, children and adults, complete beginners and more experienced musicians looking for advice, a method to keep developing I've been approaching and searching.

Autonomy, creativity, curiosity and listening are the main 4 words for me!

I can teach you drums in many styles (rock, funk, jazz, shuffle, pop, linear, world music, songs on demand) and in its many forms AND of course music theory, which can be integrated into the course if necessary, but also be the subject of a private lesson for students who wish support for their courses in an academy or at the Conservatory. This will help you to read music scores and nail sight reading over time!

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...

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.

Maurane

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I teach the darbuka and its rhythms according to your objectives:

- Learning the strokes and sounds
- Learning traditional rhythms (Egyptian, Turkish, Greek...)
- Learning rhythmic solfège
- Working on listening to and recognizing rhythms
- History and cultural context of traditional music in which the darbouka is situated.

As a musician and percussionist, I developed my musical knowledge by following the professional training in contemporary music at the Jazz School in Tours from 2023 to 2025. I also received more specific training in the darbuka and Mediterranean rhythms from various percussionists:
- In France (Nicolas Derolin, Mehdi Chaib, Samuel Garcia)
- In Greece (Stratis Skourkeas)
- In Spain (Juana Larreta)
- In Morocco (Issam Ahmad, Issam Kateb)

I look forward to sharing my passion and knowledge with you.

Abir

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Hello, I am Abir, a professional Tabla teacher from India. I have completed my graduation in Tabla from Visva-Bharati University (Sangeet Bhavana) was found by Rabindranath Tagore.
I have over 15 years of training and 7+ years of teaching experience. I teach students from beginner to advanced level with a simple and practical method.
In this class, you will learn:
Basic bols (Dha, Dhin, Na)
Important taals (Teentaal, Keherwa)
Hand technique and clarity
Rhythm development
My goal is to make learning Tabla easy, enjoyable, and effective.

Maximiliano

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I teach drums through improvisation. I started when I was very young, at about 6 years old (I'm almost 30 now), with several teachers, and then continued to teach myself in all the following years. I then had an intensive training on spiritual drumming with a master from Ghana.

In the lesson, I share all I've learnt by myself and deepened with the help of my master.

Ivann

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A drummer for about 10 years and having played in many musical projects, I am currently studying for a Bachelor's degree at the Bern University of Music with Jim Black and Dejan Terzic.
I offer courses primarily focused on the enjoyment of playing, whether you wish to acquire the basics, see more advanced concepts or simply be able to play your favorite pieces.
A typical lesson with me usually covers groove, coordination, rudiments, improvisation, including active listening to music and playing along with recordings, but also reading and rhythmic solfège if you wish.
I am ready to share my passion with you and help you progress at your own pace, according to your tastes and goals.

Styles: jazz, funk, hip hop, rock, pop

Places :
- at home in the Bern area and in French-speaking Switzerland
- in a fully equipped room in Bern
- online with webcam