Drum lessons in Upminster for every age and every level, from a relaxed, professional home studio.
Who lessons are for
Whether you are picking up sticks for the first time or getting back behind the kit after years away, lessons are shaped around you.
Complete beginners
No experience needed. We start from the very first stroke and build from there.
Kids and teens
Friendly, focused lessons that keep young drummers motivated and playing music they enjoy.
Adults
It is never too late to learn. Go at your own pace, whatever your goals.
Returning players
Played years ago? Brush off the rust, fix old habits and get your confidence back.
Exam students
Working towards Trinity graded drum exams, if you would like to.
Advanced players
Conservatoire and university-level players are welcome. We teach right up to post-degree level.
Not sure where you fit? Get in touch and tell us a little about yourself.
How lessons work
Lessons are one to one, in a home studio set up for drumming. They are relaxed enough to enjoy and focused enough to make real progress.
You can find the details, from lesson lengths to what to bring, on our Lessons page.
- We start where you areWhether you have never held a pair of sticks or you are preparing for a recital, the first lesson begins at your level.
- Shaped around your goalsFavourite songs, a first gig, an exam or simply playing for fun. Lessons head where you want to go.
- Skills that lastGood technique, solid timing and reading come together with the grooves and songs that make drumming fun.
Getting started is simple
Three steps and you are behind the kit.
Book online
Pick a lesson and a time that works for you. No account or password needed.
Pay by bank transfer
Lessons are paid in advance. The payment details are on your booking page.
Come to the studio
Your confirmation includes the studio address in Upminster. Just bring yourself, everything else is here.
From the blog
Practical advice for practising at home, from the gear you need to the books worth owning.
The Drummer's Reading List
The books that give you real practice material, from first grooves to professional-level reading, with a home routine for each stage.
Read the postEssential Gear for Drum Practice
You do not need a full kit to start. A practice pad, a pair of sticks and a metronome are all it takes.
Read the postSetting up to practise at home
Quiet practice options, buying a kit second-hand, keeping the neighbours happy, and the exercise books we recommend.
Read the postQuestions, answered
What ages and levels do you teach?
All ages and all levels. We teach children, teenagers and adults, from complete beginners right up to post-degree level. Conservatoire and university-level players are very welcome.
Do I need a drum kit at home?
No. You can learn a great deal with a practice pad, a pair of sticks and a metronome. Our post on essential gear for drum practice explains what to look for.
Where are lessons held?
In our home studio in Upminster, Essex. For everyone's privacy, the full address is sent to you in your confirmation after you have booked and paid.
Ready to play?
Book online in a couple of minutes. Pick a lesson length and a time that suits you.