learn to play

The Drums

at the drumroom 

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.

Age

Group students 7+ years old & upwards (groupings will be age and ability appropriate)

1 to 1 5+ years old & upwards

Experience

All abilities are welcome from beginner / intermediate /advanced / audition preparation.

Resources

All resources are aimed at improving dexterity, co-ordination, listening skills and musicianship.

Preparation work towards exams is available through the Yamaha and RSL (Rockschool) syllabus.

The examinations are not compulsory.

Prices

INTRODUCTORY OFFER – FREE 30 MINUTE TASTER LESSON

Group tuition (1 hour duration) = £14.00 per student (4 in a group)

1 to 1 (30 mins duration) = £16.00

1 to 1 (60 mins duration) = £32.00

*Prices to be reviewed annually in line with the Musicians Union recommended fees.

Drumroom

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the drumroom 

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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