Drum lessons in Bath

Kyle is a teacher, session musician and drum technician who has played and worked for several signed artists to major record labels. He currently teaches 35+ students in schools and privately. He has extensive real world experience which informs his lessons and teaching style. See kkhdrums.com for more information. Qualifications: BA in Professional Musicianship

Qualifications: Comptemporay Popular Music Diploma Level 8 - Access to Music, Music Technology Diploma Level 8 - Access to Music, Associate Member of Registery of Guitar Tutors - London College of Music

During his time at Roehampton Institute, John actively participated in numerous performances, showcasing his skills in the intricate African Sanctus by David Fanshawe. This piece seamlessly blended Western drumming techniques with recorded elements and a challenging choral composition. His extensive musical education, covering Rock, Sub-Saharan African music, various African drumming styles. He has also done gigs with a variety of Blues, Jazz, Folk, Wind Band, and Orchestral ensembles which have equipped him with a well-rounded knowledge base which informs and influences his teaching. ​ Post-graduation, John continued refining his musical experience by playing gigs at renowned London venues like the now-closed Rock Garden in Covent Garden and the Kings Head in Fulham. As a freelance musician, he collaborated with diverse bands, notably contributing drums, lyrics and arrangements to "The Lost Eskimos'" album "Say Goodbye," available on iTunes. His involvement continued when he relocated from the London area to recording demos for original artists and composers. ​ For the past few years, John has showcased his drumming expertise locally in various ensembles, serving as a drummer/percussionist and providing sound effects for well-known local productions such as "We Will Rock You," "War of the Worlds," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "9 to 5”, “Sister Act”, "Bugsy Malone” & “Grease”. Actively gigging in his local area, he derives immense pleasure from delivering live music experiences. Additionally, John offers his drumming and sound effect services for corporate events, local church performances, and is adept at stepping in last-minute for other productions and gigs. John also plays in an Oktoberfest band throughout October called The Oompapas which plays traditional Oompah music and dance variations (they call it “Bavarian Disco” of well known classics. This band has worked over most of the UK including Army and RAF bases, pubs, clubs and private parties and are always incredibly popular with all who have witnessed their playful antics. With 22 years of teaching experience, John imparts his drumming knowledge in diverse settings, holding current teaching positions at Melksham Oak Community School, Clarendon Academy, John of Gaunt School, St Augustine's and Walwayne Court Primary School. His teaching success is evident in guiding students through initial drumming stages, exam preparations and taking the exams. John has kept a 100% pass rate for all students who have taken exams with his guidance. John firmly believes that everyone has the ability to play drums and puts no pressure on students to progress at a a certain rate. Each student is treated as an individual and their goals are worked towards whilst also ensuring that the foundation they are building from is rock solid. As a lifelong student himself, John continually puts himself into the mindset of students being asked to do things they’re not sure they can. He does this by having lessons with Craig Blundell, one of the UK’s top Prog drummers, as well as courses online through Stephens Drumshed. By continually improving on his skills set and not sitting back, John remains committed to being the best drummer and teacher that he can be.

I have been a drummer for over 25 years and my professional career saw me touring the U.K. and Europe extensively. I also have a vast experience of sound engineering and promoting as well as recording. Having started with snare drum and percussion at school including playing with the Bristol School's Orchestra I later started playing the drum kit and taking my playing and lessons seriously. After a great deal of experience playing with local bands I met some very talented and experienced musicians with whom I set up a highly successful professional function band. This band toured extensively every year for 10 years both in the U.K. and abroad with their favourites being Holland, Germany and Portugal gaining an excellent reputation and attracting top level management. I mixed this with deps and recordings for a variety of artists covering many different styles. I started teaching drums privately after completing my first teaching qualification (I then quickly become a fully qualified teacher through studying in my free time). After building-up a successful private practice I taught in primary and secondary schools for Bristol City Council, Bath & North East Somerset and Wiltshire County Council. I have also taught in private schools and ran several series of highly popular band workshops in youth clubs in Bristol and Bath. I currently mix teaching drums with playing regularly with a variety of bands and teaching at Bath College. I have : * An independant Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate issued by the DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) * Public Liability Insurance issued through The Musicians Union * Musician's Union membership * Certificate of Education (teaching qualification gained in 2005) Qualifications: Cert. Ed. teaching degree, Grade 7 Guildhall Drums, Level 3 Certificate in Special Educational Needs

Joe started at a young age and has been tutored by some of the UK's finest professional drummers such as James Hester (Cars on fire) Jason Bowld (Bullet for my Valentine, Pitchshifter, This is a menace, Bill Bailey) Dom Greensmith (Reef) Mark Whitlam (Freelance Jazz Drummer) Keiran Pepper (The Prodigy). Joe has extensive experience teaching privately and through various teaching companies for both 1-2-1 lessons and groups of up to 30 at a time. He has a real passion for teaching people of all ages and abilities with a formulaic approach to teaching, allowing for the development of the student in their own musical career. Joe holds a Professional Diploma in Modern Music after studying at the Bristol Institute of Modern Music. Joe encourages students to push their limits and strive to be the best they can be. His approach to learning inspires creativity, confidence and originality, which is something he strongly believes in as he is always keen to hear new music.

Helen is an experienced freelance drummer and teacher covering all styles and genres. Students of all ages and abilities are taught and all music goals supported. Helen believes creativity and self-expression are important components to our wellbeing. Music education is a means for all ages and abilities to not only build on musical ability, but to have an outlet for this creativity, have fun, discover more of our personalities and build on positive character traits including self-discipline and confidence. Qualifications: Grade 8 Drums Rockschool

I have been teaching Rockschool drums for over 20 years and have helped scores of students to pass the grades. Qualifications: 20 years experience with Rockschool exams