Looking for private drum lessons or drumming tuition near you?
…all we care about is that you are excited about drumming…
Lessons are relaxed, informal and flexible. We believe learning to play the drums should be fun, but we will also push you to improve and become the best drummer you can possibly be. You will learn everything from the basic rudiments to how to perform head turning fills and complex arrangements. Beatbox provides high quality drum tuition in a fully equipped and soundproofed teaching facility including a a full acoustic drum kit, electronic drum kit and numerous percussive teaching aids.
Drumming is about more than counting to four…
A drum kit is a musical instrument and at Beatbox you will learn how to play it. Lessons cover all aspects of drum playing, including:
Basic techniques, posture and warm ups
The fundamentals of good timekeeping and finding a groove
Essential drum theory
Reading music and sight-reading
Different styles of drumming
Caring for your instrument
All students are given the opportunity to play along to pre-recorded songs, both on the acoustic and electronic kit. We also provide students with the chance to play along with other musicians in a band situation, which really adds an extra dimension to music lessons at Beatbox that you won’t get elsewhere. Plus it usually leaves the students buzzing with excitement!
Students don’t need to have a drum kit at home, but as a minimum we would suggest they have a practice pad or something to tap on. If you want any advice on what to purchase for home use… our drum tutors will always be happy to help.
You can also find our thoughts on When is the best age to start learning a musical instrument? and Why we think learning an instrument is beneficial plus other helpful articles such as Practice vs Playing on our Beatbox blog.
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— GET TO KNOW HIM
• What age did you first start learning to play?
Latecomer! I dabbled at school but didn’t start taking it seriously until I was 16yrs!
• Is there a particular song that you’re often requested to teach that gets stuck in your head? If so, what is it?
“Believer” by Imagine Dragons!
• Is there something that everyone else seems to be able to do easily that you secretly find really difficult?
Sing in tune!
Meet the tutors…
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— GET TO KNOW HIM
• What age did you first start learning to play?
I originally started violin in middle school for a couple years, but I dropped and broke it so couldn’t continue! Then moved to piano but got bored. At 14yrs, I started drums. A little late to the scene but passion for the instrument got me learning fast.
• Is there a particular song that you’re often requested to teach that gets stuck in your head? If so, what is it?
It’s always “Seven Nation Army” by White Stripes. Everyone’s beginner song, fun and easy!
• Is there something that everyone else seems to be able to do easily that you secretly find really difficult?
Whistle! I’ve never been able to whistle, even in now in my 30s, I still try on occasion but nothing comes out!
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— GET TO KNOW HIM
• What age did you first start learning to play?
I first started playing drums when I was 10, I actually had lessons here at Beatbox for years!• Is there a particular song that you’re often requested to teach that gets stuck in your head? If so, what is it?
“We Will Rock You” by Queen… it’s such a catchy rhythm!
• Is there something that everyone else seems to be able to do easily that you secretly find really difficult?
Singing in tune… typical drummer!
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Our Lesson Fees
(1-2-1 / individual)