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Drum lessons in Barking
Learn drums with a local Barking teacher — in person or online, from beginner to advanced.
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Masters graduate and professional drummer - Reduce students' time and effort by travelling to them - Teach all levels - Enhanced DBS certificate Availability:- I have a limited number of students and have space for 1…
Qualifications: 8 years private lessons with Bob Armstrong, Drumtech College / Thames Valley University, Tama Paiste School France
I am a professional drummer and drum teacher offering high-quality, one-to-one drum tuition from a dedicated studio space in Haggerston, East London. Alongside my teaching work, I maintain an active career as a session…
Looking for a drum teacher? Let’s play the drums! I’ve been playing drum kit & percussion for over 20 years. From symphony orchestras to live-electronic drums, rock, jazz and funk performances. I am comfortable teaching…
Brian Hedemann is a Danish-born professional drummer, singer, guitarist, and music educator with over 25 years of experience. After two decades teaching music in London’s primary and secondary schools, he’s now…
Hi, I’m Leo, an instrumental teacher and professional musician based in South London. I’m really excited to help you experience the infinite joy of making music! Learning with me, you will find that training yourself to…
Hello my name is Franck Alba. I am a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter music teacher and producer. Born in France but a resident of South London since the 1990’s, I have etched out a formidable portfolio, which…
Qualifications: RSL Level 6 Music Diploma in Teaching
Led by a passionate team of staff and volunteers, Templesprings uses the creative arts as a gateway to transforming young lives. Music is our powerful engagement tool for connecting with young people and promoting…
I am a professional drummer and experienced music teacher with a lifelong passion for education and musical development. My own musical journey began in childhood through dance and piano, which gave me a strong…
About Drum lessons in Barking
Looking for drum lessons in Barking? Find local teachers for technique, rhythms and band coaching — online lessons available too.
Many Barking drum teachers teach from studios or travel locally; online lessons are common.
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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
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FAQs about drum lessons in Barking
Yes — many teachers teach on full kits and provide practice plans for home practice.
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.