Your drum lesson questions

Individual drum lessons cost £35 for an hour. Lessons are pay as you go, with weekly, fortnightly or other arrangements by agreement. Contact me to discuss available times and confirm payment arrangements before booking.

Lessons take place at my purpose-built studio at Unit 2, 6 Marsh Green Road North, Marsh Barton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 8NY. The studio has a range of drums and percussion instruments. Please ask about directions and any access requirements when arranging your visit.

I teach children and adults of all ages, from complete beginners to experienced and professional players. Younger learners have activities adapted to their needs, and parents are welcome to sit in and get involved. Tell me the learner’s age and experience when enquiring.

Yes. I have taught many people who had never picked up drumsticks before. We can introduce the kit step by step and start with a straightforward pattern, without expecting prior musical knowledge.

No. Having a kit can help with practice, but you can begin before buying one. Tell me about your space and budget so we can discuss suitable equipment and practical alternatives, such as a practice pad or a rehearsal room.

Bring your questions and tell me about music you enjoy. If you have sticks, you can bring them; otherwise we can discuss a suitable pair during your first lesson. Confirm any instrument-specific requirements when booking percussion tuition.

We can explore rock, jazz, Latin, big band, funk, punk, reggae, hip hop, breakbeats, drum and bass, dubstep and metal. Your musical interests help us choose examples and a useful starting point.

Yes. My teaching includes congas, bongos, timbales, djembe, darabuka, bodhran, tar and Brazilian percussion. Let me know the instrument and musical tradition you are interested in so we can discuss suitable lessons.

Yes. I welcome experienced, postgraduate and professional players. Bring a technical question, piece or musical aim, and we can choose focused work that builds on your existing playing.

Yes, I can help with drum grades if you would like to follow that route. Exams are optional. Tell me which syllabus and level you are considering so we can discuss the preparation needed.

Weekly and fortnightly lessons are both options, with other arrangements by agreement. Consider the time you have to practise and the work you want to cover. We can review the frequency as your needs change.

Yes. Parents are welcome to sit in and get involved during children’s lessons. We can discuss the learner’s interests and practical arrangements before the first session.

Yes. Get in touch if you would like to give drum lessons as a present. Confirm the lesson arrangements, voucher value, validity and booking terms before purchasing.

A practice pad can help with some sticking exercises, while listening and counting can support work on rhythm. Full-kit coordination needs time on suitable equipment too. We can discuss tasks for your current setup and what to check before booking a rehearsal room.

Yes. We can begin with your preferred music and explore another approach to rhythm, sound or accompaniment. Learning a new style involves listening to its musical context as well as practising patterns.

Please give at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel or rearrange a lesson. The advertised policy charges the lesson fee for cancellations within 48 hours. Any charge must be fair, reflect losses reasonably incurred after costs saved or replacement bookings, and respect your statutory rights. Contact me as soon as your plans change.