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I studied Audio Visual production at Bournemouth Media Institute before moving to London in the late nineties. There I worked as a session musician, press officer before beginning to teach music in 2000. Originally…
Archadenia Music Academy teaches variety instruments such as piano, bass, drums, guitar, singing, violin, viola. We are a small family-based community who looks after our students for their journey learning music for…
I am a professional drummer who since graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Music from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama has toured the world performing live concerts and shows in some of the most famous…
Legato Music was founded in 2003 by Jeannette Chin as a small music business with just a handful of teachers at Taman Fortuna, Penampang. Driven by her passion and unwavering dedication, Jeannette nurtured students,…
Raymond Goh is a seasoned drum teacher, performer, and Principal of Legato Music in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. As a passionate educator and musician, Raymond leads one of Sabah’s most vibrant music schools, helping…
Hello and welcome! My name is Stella Kouloukousa, and I am a professional drummer and music educator. I began taking drum lessons at the age of 14, and in 2011 I started my professional career as a session drummer,…
David Fernández es músico, docente y director de academia, con más de 15 años de experiencia en la enseñanza musical. Cuenta con una maestría en Estudios Musicales y Literarios, formación que ha influido directamente en…
Andy Chong Kok Seong (钟国雄), a professional musician / guitarist based in Kuala Lumpur. After his completion of BMus. Degree in Contemporary Music (Hons), in prestigious University College Sedaya International, he has…
Hello, I’m Tim – a qualified teacher, professional drummer, and experienced online music tutor based in Cornwall, UK. I specialise in small-group online drum kit tuition for children aged 8+, with a strong focus on…
About Find drum lessons near you
Drum lessons cover rudiments, limb independence, groove development and musical arrangement for kit players. Teachers tailor lessons to genres, performance or studio goals.
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Drum lessons: what to expect
Drum lessons near you
Find drum tutors for in-person kit work or online lessons focussed on technique and arrangement.
Who drum lessons are for
Beginners through advanced players seeking improved coordination, style and studio readiness.
What you’ll learn in drum lessons
Rudiments, timing, fills, stylistic grooves and recording techniques.
Online vs in-person drum lessons
In-person lessons work well for kit setup and dynamics; online lessons suit technique, click-based work and recorded feedback.
A simple learning path for drums
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Learn basic stick control, single/double strokes and simple grooves to develop steady time.
Develop limb independence, fills and genre-specific grooves (rock, jazz, funk, reggae).
Refine dynamics, click-based playing and recording technique for live and studio work.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A drum kit or practice pad, metronome and basic recording setup for feedback.
- Comfortable seating and stick selection appropriate to your style.
- Regular practice focusing on groove, rudiments and listening to reference recordings.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Powerful, steady grooves and song-support techniques.
Brushes, ride patterns and improvisational comping.
Syncopation, pocket and advanced coordination.
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Trust & safety
Parents and students should always feel confident asking about safeguarding, insurance, and lesson policies.
FAQs about drum lessons
With focused practice, many drummers are comfortable joining a group within a few months of steady lessons.
Yes — technique, coordination and repertoire can be taught effectively with video feedback and structured exercises.