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Gary Gilmour - Drums teacher
Gary Gilmour
Drums71 Kelvin Rd N, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 2BD, UK1.2 km
£34.00
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After graduating with a Music Performance Diploma from the Academy of Music & Sound in 2014, I set up my own drum school in Cumbernauld. Since then I’ve been teaching drum lessons Monday to Thursday during the evening…

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Dave Frame - Drums teacher
Dave Frame
DrumsAxiom building 54 Washington St Glasgow G3 8AZ United Kingdom19.4 km
£14.00
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Jack Smith - Drums teacher
Jack Smith
DrumsHamilton ML3, UK22.2 km
£25.00
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I initially studied pipe band drumming to learn all the rudiments needed before studying the full drum kit. I first played with local pop bands in central Scotland and then left the country to play the drums in Jersey,…

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David Farquhar - Drums teacher
David Farquhar
Drums17 Gleneagles Court Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8PG United Kingdom22.3 km
£10.00
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Have over 40 years drumming experience playing throughout the UK and over 25 years teaching experience. Beginners to Advanced level. 100% pass rate on all Rock school exams. Custom built teaching studio with acoustic…

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About Drum lessons in Cumbernauld

Find drum tutors around Cumbernauld offering individual lessons and online tuition.

Lesson formats

Cumbernauld teachers may teach at community venues or 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 Cumbernauld

Are there part-time drum tutors in Cumbernauld?

Yes — many teachers offer flexible scheduling for students of all ages.

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.