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Drum Lessons, Online or Studio, Fully Qualified DBS Tutor.

Mike - BAHons, Trinity College Licentiate, DBS checked.

For beginners lessons, I offer an introductory programme that offers fast results and solid foundations to build upon. For intermediate and advanced players I offer in-depth concepts and techniques and broad scope for stylistic development.

The learning experience is catered to suit the student’s specific needs and I provide a comprehensive course of study covering: Foundational techniques, reading notation and understanding music theory, coordination, rudimental studies, stick technique, linear phrasing, moeller technique, improvisation, soloing, time keeping patterns and dynamic control. I offer guidance through the accredited Trinity (Classical and Rock & Pop) and Rock School graded syllabuses.

I have prepped students for exams across the grades and I also work from a deep library of resources covering different repertoire, styles, concepts and techniques. I also provide a collection of online video resources that supplement the lessons, to assist in practice.

-Styles covered include: Pop, Rock, Indie, Soul, R&B, Funk, ‘Latin’, Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Samba, Reggae, Jazz, Hip Hop, Punk, Metal, Drum and Bass, Dub, Ska, Folk, West African, Afrobeat.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Ealing Common, London, UK

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Improvisation, Jazz, Latin-world music, Metal, Rock, Sticking pattern
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I am a passionate, inclusive, supportive and conscientious teacher and I always do my utmost to motivate, inspire and get the very best out of my students.

-A broad range of styles covered and the Trinity Classical, Trinity Rock & Pop and Rockschool Grades.

-Lessons to suit a student's tastes: Whatever music you're into, whatever goals you are trying to accomplish, we'll work together to get you where you want to be on the drums.

-Professional drummer, teacher and producer and I also play Bass, Guitar, Keys, Congas, Djembe and Cajon. I've recorded, performed and toured with a variety of musicians in a broad range of genres and situations.

Major Artists include: Daemonia Nymphe, Natasha Hamilton (Atomic Kitten), Ian Mcnabb, Doctor and the Medics, Thomas Lang, Amsterdam, Nick Atkinson, Enzo and Joe Calzaghe. Nazim Ziryab, Joro, Counts, Tigerstyle, Mood Food, Nathan Britton, Fadercaine, Soundbank and Phronesis.

Education

Trinity College London - Level 6 Diploma in Professional Music LTCL (Licentiate Level)

Drumtech Drum and Percussion School
(Tech Music School), London - Masters Performance in Drums (Merit)

University of Liverpool - Politics and Communication Studies Degree BA Hons 2:1

Experience / Qualifications

BAHons, Trinity College LTCL, Masters Performance.

8 years experience in primary and secondary schools for Harrow Music Service, Tower Hamlets Arts Music and Education Service, Ark Music and more.

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