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Tom Warner - Drums teacher
Tom Warner
Drums90 Stevenson Rd, Sheffield S9 3XG, UK17.6 km
£10
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Most recent review: 5 Nov 2023

As a tutor, I strive to develop a students passion and creativity in whatever their goals may be. My approach to teaching is to teach the student the fundamental language of rhythm, drumming and music, and how to apply…

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Red Dog Studios Chesterfield - Guitar teacher
Red Dog Studios Chesterfield
Guitar10a Springbank Road Chesterfield S40 1NL United…0.9 km
£15.00

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Ron Shrimpton - Bass teacher
Ron Shrimpton
BassBarnham Cl, Chesterfield S40, UK2.9 km
£15.00

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AS MUSIC SCHOOL - Bass teacher
AS MUSIC SCHOOL
Bass2-4 Cobnar Road Sheffield S8 8QB United Kingdom12.2 km

We are Sheffield's leader in Music Tuition for over 30 years AS Music School offers many different Music Lessons and Classes. You can learn to play Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Drums and Vocals. Plus, Early…

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Oliver Watson - Drums teacher
Oliver Watson
DrumsSheffield, UK16.5 km
£20.00

My name’s Oliver and I am a 20-year-old third-year music student undergraduate, studying at Leeds Conservatoire (formerly Leeds College of Music), specialising in drumming. I’ve been drumming for almost 15 years,…

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City Music School - Bass teacher
City Music School
BassCity Music School - Studios 1 to 5 - Frost House…21.1 km
15.00€

At City Music School, we offer 1 to 1 lessons on the following instruments: Guitar-Drums-Piano We teach Monday to Friday 3.00 to 9.00pm and Saturdays 9.00am to 2.00pm Our students have been entered for RSL exams since…

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About Drum lessons in Chesterfield

Find drum tutors in Chesterfield for technique, groove and ensemble coaching.

Lesson formats

Chesterfield teachers teach locally and offer online lessons.

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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 Chesterfield

Are there beginner drum teachers in Chesterfield?

Yes — look for tutors who specialise in beginners and youth 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.