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FREE TASTER SESSIONS!! - SATURDAY 2ND APRIL 11AM - 3PM The Drum Room is opening up its space for any budding drummers between the ages of 8 - 12 years of age who will have the opportunity to bash out a beat on a drum kit whilst playing along to to a famous song or...

Huge Give Away Competition!!!

Enter the Give Away Competition on The Drum Room Facebook Page The Drum Room - A Yamaha Music Point | Facebook and you could be the winner of a brand new Yamaha Rydeen drum kit! Got to be in it to win it!! Good luck. https://youtu.be/Ro4y-Kolero

Christmas With The Elves!

Check out this video from one of my groups who are well into the festive spirit for their final lesson of the term before the Christmas break. The three Elves decided to put their drumming skills into action with this Christmas classic and did very well indeed!...

Yamaha Music Point Sessions!

Check out Sebastian, Nathaniel, Josh and Isaac performing a little section of a piece from the Yamaha syllabus and smashing it! As a group they have grown together in a very short time and I'm very proud of what they have achieved. The piece they are performing is a...

Yamaha Roadshow!!

Yesterday, I had a fantastic time promoting next weeks free taster sessions at The Drum Room! I was privileged to have the fantastic Martin Gallagher from Yamaha Music Schools whipping the school children into a frenzy with a brilliant interactive showcase...

Aaron has Grade 5 In The Pocket!!

Aaron started with me as an absolute beginner, and what seems like a very short period of time has turned into a technical power house on the drums! Gaining a merit in Grade 5 Rockschool is no small feat and I'm very proud of him in putting in the work always with a...

Grace Nailing Grapevine!!

Grace has been working hard on this classic piece by Marvin Gaye which forms part of her Grade 2 Rockschool syllabus...Safe to say she gave a great performance keeping a cool head along with even cooler shades!! Grace is extremely musical and likes a variety of...

Josh Smashing it!

Immensely proud of one of my students Josh, who has just mastered his latest Yamaha "Drum Encounters" backing track and played it with great confidence and precision. He is so happy with himself! Well done buddy!

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Yamaha Drum Encounters

Yamaha Drum Encounters

As we gradually come out of lockdown, I would like to share with everyone the exciting new group tuition which I will start offering at The Drum Room soon... The Yamaha Drum Encounters course is a fantastic, fun filled way of learning to play the drums in a group...

Josh Smashing it!

Josh Smashing it!

Immensely proud of one of my students Josh, who has just mastered his latest Yamaha "Drum Encounters" backing track and played it with great confidence and precision. He is so happy with himself! Well done buddy!

NEW Website Launched

NEW Website Launched

Welcome to my shiny new website which coincides with my partnership with Yamaha Music Schools! I’m looking forward to getting stuck into the group tuition as soon as I possibly can and put all the equipment and resources to good use. One to one lessons are flying...

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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.

Student Playing Piano

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.