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Steve Burkwood - Drums teacher
Steve Burkwood
DrumsRedcatch Rd, Bristol BS3 5DT, UK16.6 km
£38.00
Top Rated
Most recent review: 29 Mar 2021

I am extremely passionate about music, having played the piano from the age of 5, drums from age 9, guitar from age 14 and bass guitar from age 19. I began gigging as a drummer around the age of 15, and was hooked…

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Kyle Krishnamma-Hillier - Drums teacher
Kyle Krishnamma-Hillier
Drums2 hardhams rise Corsham Wiltshire Corsham Wiltshire…12.7 km
£17.00

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…

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David Gillam - Drums teacher
David Gillam
Drums9 Furber Ridge St George Bristol Bristol BS5 8PY…13.8 km
£25.00

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

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John Joy - Drums teacher
John Joy
Drums34 Broadley Park North Bradley Wiltshire BA14 0SS…14.0 km
£0

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…

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Claire White - Drums teacher
Claire White
Drums52 Wootton Rd Bristol BS4 4AL United Kingdom15.0 km
£10.00

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…

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Joe Bradley - Drums teacher
Joe Bradley
DrumsLawrence Hill, Bristol BS5, UK16.6 km
£25.00

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…

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Helen Altoft - Drums teacher
Helen Altoft
DrumsBristol BS5 0BX United Kingdom16.8 km
£17.50

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…

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Ken Young - Drums teacher
Ken Young
DrumsThe Old Piggeries Lower Road Hinton Blewett…17.8 km
£15.00

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

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About Drum lessons in Bath

Find drum teachers in Bath offering technique, groove and performance coaching for all levels.

Lesson formats

Bath teachers teach at studios, schools and online.

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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.

Weeks 1–4: Rudiments & timing
1

Learn basic stick control, single/double strokes and simple grooves to develop steady time.

Months 2–4: Coordination & styles
2

Develop limb independence, fills and genre-specific grooves (rock, jazz, funk, reggae).

Months 4+: Performance & studio skills
3

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.

Rock & pop
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Powerful, steady grooves and song-support techniques.

Jazz
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Brushes, ride patterns and improvisational comping.

Funk & groove
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Syncopation, pocket and advanced coordination.

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FAQs about drum lessons in Bath

Are there teachers for beginners in Bath?

Yes — many instructors offer structured beginner courses and trial lessons.

How long before I can play with a band?

With focused practice, many drummers are comfortable joining a group within a few months of steady lessons.

Can I learn drums online?

Yes — technique, coordination and repertoire can be taught effectively with video feedback and structured exercises.

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Matt Sofianos is an excellent teacher!
Matt Sofianos review
5.0

Matt Sofianos is an excellent teacher. His knowledge, patience and enthusiasm are infectious. I have been playing guitar for over 10 years and have learnt so much with him in the last year, far more than in the...

Tony
GB · Apr 10, 2026
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Amazing teacher brought both my sons to grade 8
Andrea Basiola review
5.0

Andrea Basiola is an amazing teacher who brought both my sons from zero to grade 8, one electric and one acoustic guitar. Patient, methodical and an amazing guitarist. Highly recommended.

Konstantinos Dimopoulos
GB · Mar 26, 2026
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An Amazing Music Personality
Mr Amenyah review
5.0

I encountered Mr Amenyah about 6 years ago and his patience and approach to teaching and leading songs is unique and superb. I call him Choir Master 1 and he calls me Soprano 1. He is a go to at anytime and will always...

Dorcas Kokobealowe
GH · Mar 21, 2026
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Tom Hier Singing Teacher
Tom Hier review
5.0

I have been having lessons with Tom for the past few years now, and he has been consistently brilliant. He was my biggest help in recovering from my tonsillectomy and strengthening my new voice. He helped me through...

Reece Morris
GB · Updated Mar 18, 2026
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Adult learner with history of giving up!
Rowena review
5.0

As an adult learner who has already abandoned several other instruments, Rowena has really helped foster a love of learning cello and an enthusiasm to keep going. She is creative in helping me find the music I want to...

nicola turner
GB · Mar 17, 2026
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Mr Kwabla Amenya is an awesome musical coach
Mr Kwabla Amenya review
5.0

Mr Kwabla Amenya is an awesome musical coach. I like how practical his teachings are. He is also patient and would repeat again and again until you get it.

Sweet wil
GH · Mar 16, 2026
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Guitar lessons with James Pusey
James Pusey review
5.0

My 15 year old son has been having lessons with James for around 3 years and has achieved his grade 1 and 2 in classical guitar and is now working towards grade 2 in acoustic guitar. The lessons take place in James's...

Catherine Marshall
GB · Mar 16, 2026
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Recommended Guitar Teacher
James review
5.0

James was recommended to me by my son's piano teacher. My son, age 13, has been having lessons in classical guitar with James for around 6 months and is very much enjoying his lessons. He looks forward to them and is...

Susie O'Reilly
GB · Mar 16, 2026
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brilliant and thoughtful teacher
Andy review
5.0

Brilliant and thoughtful teacher. My son's playing has significantly improved since learning with Andy and he is also an all round great guy.

Paul Wilkins
GB · Mar 13, 2026
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My son has been learning with Andy for years
Andy review
5.0

My son has been learning with Andy for over three years and absolutely loves his lessons. He really responds to Andy's teaching style and loves the music he picks. His guitar lesson is a highlight of his week.

Alice Boyd
GB · Mar 13, 2026
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Andy is an excellent and imaginative teacher
Andy review
5.0

Andy is an excellent and imaginative guitar teacher who has taught our son for three years now. During this time he has really brought the instrument to life for our son and this has coincided with a much wider interest...

JW
GB · Mar 13, 2026
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Absolutely amazing
Andrea review
5.0

Andrea was my guitar teacher for 8 years. He helped me prepare up to grade 5 in ABRSM. He was amazing in practising pieces and preparing me for exams and concerts. His lessons were fun and I always looked forward to...

Amrit Sinha
GB · Mar 13, 2026
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Andrea is an excellent and dedicated guitar teacher
Andrea review
5.0

Andrea is an excellent guitar teacher. He's taught my son from the ages of 7 to 15 and has the ability to relate to the student at different ages. He is also very patient. My son accomplished his ABRSM grades...

Rum Raisin
GB · Mar 13, 2026
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Brilliant, talented teacher
Andy review
5.0

Andy is a brilliant teacher for our teenage daughter. He is seriously talented, able to teach her seemingly any piece she chooses with no notice. She loves her lessons and her technique has improved no end.

Claire
GB · Mar 12, 2026
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Andy Basiola Guitar teacher
Andy Basiola review
5.0

I have been taking lessons from Andy for almost two years and in this time I have made such progress I did not expect. I improved drastically my legato and sweep picking, timing and picking hand tightness. He has both...

peppe testa
GB · Mar 12, 2026
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Superb teacher and mentor.
Tom review
5.0

Have been working with Tom for around a year now. He really knows his stuff. Material that felt completely impossible when I started he's made well within comfort. He has taught me an invaluable amount, both practically...

Bill
GB · Mar 11, 2026
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One of a kind!
Tom review
5.0

I've been working with Tom for about 10 years now, and the impact he's had on my life and career has been huge. He didn't just help me develop my voice as a singer, he helped guide me in the overall direction of my...

Matthew Callaghan
GB · Mar 11, 2026
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Tom Hier - Highly recommended singing teacher
Tom Hier review
5.0

Tom is a fantastic singing teacher who I'd highly recommend. I've been having lessons with him for about a year now, and the improvement I've felt has been brilliant, not just technically, but in my confidence as a...

K Eves
GB · Updated Mar 12, 2026
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Tom Hier incredible singing coach
Tom review
5.0

Tom is the best singing teacher I have met. I've been using his exercises for 4 years now which has helped me recover completely from vocal surgery. He is incredibly knowledgeable about singing technique and vocal...

Rubi
GB · Mar 11, 2026
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Best Singing Teacher
Tom review
5.0

Tom is the best teacher I've ever had. Efficient, knowledgeable, tailored exercises that have transformed my voice.

James
GB · Mar 11, 2026
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Good site for us tutors
Platform review
5.0

I am a tutor that has recently joined this site. I've been teaching piano, singing and music theory for many years and am used to unreliable students on other tutor websites cancelling last minute, not paying and not...

Rebecca Kintoff
PT · Mar 2, 2026
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Andy Basiola is a great guitar teacher
Andy Basiola review
5.0

Andy Basiola is a great guitar teacher. I've been taking lessons with him for many years and he is patient, knowledgeable and very competent.

Betty R.
GB · Feb 27, 2026
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Neil Morton - Outstanding Music Teacher
Neil Morton review
5.0

I have been taught by Neil Morton for many years. He is outstanding, patient, kind and highly knowledgeable in all aspects of music from theory to sight-reading and repertoire.

Mignon Mapplebeck
GB · Feb 22, 2026
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Amazing Vocal Coach
Kwabla Amenya review
4.0

Although I have only had two sessions with Mr Kwabla Amenya so far, I can already tell that he's a great coach. He determined what my weakness was and how to strengthen it, and I believe finding the exact problem is an...

Gertrude Galley
GH · Feb 21, 2026
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