About

Me

Rick Hughes is a professional drummer, percussionist and teacher with over 25 years of experience.

Since beginning to play professionally, he has performed with various artists and bands throughout Europe, the USA and Brazil and boasting venues such as Wembley Arena, TFI Friday Studios, Winter Gardens, Old Trafford Football Club to name a few.

One of his career highlights was recording in Sun Studios with Elvis Presley’s guitarist, Scotty Moore. This led to a tour of Europe with the legendary ‘Muscle Shoals Band’.

Rick is currently involved in many projects, one of which is playing with the ‘The Deadbeats’ – a prolific working UK based party band.

As an experienced drum tutor, Rick has worked at music services and schools across the North West and has successfully built up a private drum school affectionately known as ‘The Drum Room’.

My Vision

My vision is to teach everything a student will need to be a modern drummer. From my years of experience in teaching and performing, I will set everyone who enters The Drum Room on a journey to successfully learn this amazing musical instrument. Most of all I guarantee every student will have a lot of fun in every lesson they step into.
Yamaha Music Points and Music Schools have been successfully delivering and developing a high standard of teaching across the UK for over 45 years. Finely tuned resources and teaching methods allow the enjoyment and high achieving outcomes to go hand in hand. At The Drum Room, every lesson is prepared and intricately planned in advance for each student’s development whilst integrating the studio’s fully “decked out” Yamaha equipment.

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Guitar

Ages 8+

Offering fun, structured lessons for ages 8 and up. Students build a diverse repertoire while developing technique, sight reading, theory, and ear training.

The course also explores arrangement and improvisation, helping learners become confident, versatile guitarists ready to perform in a range of styles.

Vocal Group

Vocals

Ages 8+

Learn vocal warm-ups, popular styles, solo and group singing, and harmonies all in a supportive environment. 

You’ll build confidence and vocal skills while exploring an extensive repertoire and how to read music.

Keyboard Student

Keyboard Course

Junior Play for Keeps – Ages 6-7
Play for Keeps – Ages 8+

  • Junior Play for Keeps: A fun, interactive way for younger children to learn keyboard through games, songs, and hands-on music.

  • Play for Keeps: Learn to become a versatile keyboardist with strong technique, arranging, and improvising skills. Suitable for all ages, this course builds well-rounded musicianship through a comprehensive and creative curriculum.

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Piano Courses

Ages 8+
Group & Individual Lessons

From your first steps on the keys to building technical skill and exploring creative expression, Yamaha’s Piano Forte, Piano Start, and Piano Mate courses offer engaging lessons for all levels. 

Learn in a collaborative community and gain the skills to play a diverse repertoire with confidence.

Drum Student

Drums

Ages 8+

Learn drums in an innovative, fun way through interactive group lessons that blend individual attention with ensemble playing. 

Students gain skills in technique, reading, theory, and performance. Whether beginner or advanced, 

Drum Encounters equips you to become the drummer you’ve always wanted to be.