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Drum lessons in Coventry
Learn drums with a local Coventry teacher — in person or online.
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Alex has been teaching drums professionally since 2003 and in schools as a peripatetic teacher since 2008. During this time he has tutored many pupils and gained much experience in adapting to individual needs for every…
Hi, I’m Alex - a passionate drum teacher with over 17 years of experience teaching both privately and in schools. I’ve helped thousands of students get started on the drums, build confidence, and most importantly, have…
Qualifications: RSL Level 3 Certificate in Popular Music Performance Grade 8 Electric Guitar, ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory, A Level Music, AS Level Music, GCSE Music
About Drum lessons in Coventry
Discover drum teachers in Coventry offering tailored lessons for technique and ensemble work.
Coventry 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.
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 Coventry
Yes — some tutors prepare pupils for graded exams and auditions.
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.