Drummers are the backbone to all musical groups.Whether it be in rock, pop, jazz, funk or Latin music, the drummer upholds the groove and the rhythmic feel of the music. We are a powerful instrument and while we are sometimes left at the back of the stage, our presence is always felt. We are musicians rarer and more in demand than most others meaning our world has got plenty of space for more of us. In this class you can learn how play the drums along to your favourite songs, as well as learning rudiments, improvisation and many other useful musical and drumming skills. I personally specialise in funk drumming but am more than capable of teaching other genres like rock and pop. If you are a beginner or intermediate drummer, we can go through the Rockschool grades and prepare you for exams. Otherwise you are welcome to learn by playing whatever it is that has inspired you. My experience as a drummer ranges from performing in bars to teaching groups of over five children. This summer I worked as a drum teacher in an American camp for two months where I would teach children from the ages 8-16. In the last year I’ve also been playing gigs with my band where we would play a mixture of funk, soul, blues jazz with a bit of pop. When I was younger I also completed my Grade 8 with distinction which is why I recommend grades as a fun quick way to progress quickly.