Drum lessons in Edgware

I am a musician/drum teacher, my career spans over 20 years. I have had a lot of experience working with many different people in a variety of different environments, having travelled the world from this line of work. I am very professional and do my very best to meet the needs of the clients and colleagues who I work with. I pride myself on attention to detail and striving to get the best results I can. Freelance drum teacher – E11 Music (2004 – 2006) Teaching at E11 music has taught me to work with students within a set framework while at the same time developing my own personal touch. I have developed my skills communicating my knowledge to others whether they are a beginner, intermediate or advanced student. I was very keen to share my passion with students. It made me flexible and I was able to adapt to each individual’s way of learning. Freelance drum teacher – private This work has enabled me to develop my lessons from the ground up. It gives me a more personal way of teaching, showing how I have developed my skill and knowledge on the instrument, as I am mainly self-taught. I ultimately show students how they can continue to grow and learn on the instrument as a life long process. Music Workshops: I have been involved in ‘jazz workshops’ at schools and universities over the UK with a jazz group who I had been touring the country with. In these workshops, we demonstrated our instrumental roles within the group and how they varied through different sections within various compositions. We deconstructed elements to show what was happening in the music, interacting with the students in the process. We explained different musical styles and demonstrated how they differ from one another. There were also question and answer sections where we got to directly engage with individual students and further develop their understanding. Although these were ‘jazz’ workshops, we tailored them specifically to show how our music works, while encompassing the jazz idiom as a whole. One of the most notable workshops was at Arnold Hill Academy, a Nottingham school, and was organised by ‘JazzSteps’. This workshop had high critical acclaim, with a press release reporting the workshop’s success. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Freelance musician – drummer My experience as a freelance musician has included working with some of the top musicians in the UK, Europe and the USA in various genres of music such as Jazz, Funk, Soul, Latin, Rock, World-music, to name a few. These are some of the projects I have been and are currently involved in: The Foreign Exchange – (2011) This is a Grammy-nominated group from the USA who I was asked to tour with at very short notice. This further developed my ability to adapted quickly and to learn a significant amount of material in a short space of time, which I did successfully. I was able to work well with my colleagues under pressure and establish a professional working environment. These are some other artists who I have had a more established involvement with: Nicolas Meier (Meier Group) – (2003 – present) Groove Razors – (2009 – present) Preston Glasgow Lowe – (2011 – present) Robert Mitchell – (2010 – 2016) Gilad Atzmon – (2008) John Law – (2013 – 2016) Natacha Atlas – (2016 – present) Cecelia Stalin – (2012 – present) Session recording – drums My experience in this field has shown how I am able to adapt to each individual’s requirements and needs on the spot. It has put me in situations where I’ve had to be flexible and think on my feet yet deliver what is required. My recording career has led me to appear on numerous albums such as: Sean Khan – Palmares Fantasy 2018 Working on this album put me out of my comfort zone, it forced me to be creative and think outside the box. The results of which contributed to the album being a success. This has included the album being in the top 50 in the iTunes jazz chart, it was the label’s (Far Out Records) number one seller and was licensed by British Airways to be included in their jazz section on their entertainment systems. Natacha Atlas – Strange days 2019 Meier Group – Kismet 2012 Robert Mitchell Trio – A Vigil for Justice. A Vigil for Peace 2016 Preston Glasgow Lowe 2016 Groove Razors 2010 John Law – These skies in which we rust 2014 Qualifications: GCSE Art A* GCSE Music B GCSE German C Redbridge Music Service Drumtech 1 year Diploma

We offer group (guitar only) and one-to-one lessons in our studios, in students' homes or online, in SW Herts and NW London. We have team of roughly 20 tutors who offer a range of instruments including guitar, piano, violin drums and voice at difference price points that reflect that qualifications and experience. Group guitar lessons are our flagship, taught personally by our director Peter Elliot. Max 4 students per group. Fantastic progress, a lot of fun and great value. We also offer support for 11 Plus Music Aptitude Tests. Qualifications: BA (Hons) Jazz, PgCMT, PgCMT, Grade 8 Guitar, Grade 5 Theory

I have my own purpose built studio with a full acoustic drum kit set up and an additional electronic drum kit where I will be seated so that there is a clear and functional teaching environment for the student and I. Qualifications: First Class Honours Degree for Popular Music Performance (Drums) at The Institute of Contemporary Performance, Academic Mentor at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP), Distinction * Level 3 Diploma Music City and Islington College, Music in Education on BMUS Popular Music Performance (Drums) Degree at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP)

A full-time professional drummer, percussionist and teacher since 1983, Rick’s performance credits include Hejira: celebrating Joni Mitchell, Just East, Liane Carroll, Si Cranstoun, Des O'Connor, Jacqui Dankworth, Sinéad O’Connor and Mari Wilson. ​ He secured his first West End show chair at the age of 24, and his subsequent career as West End theatre drummer has included a 22-year run at Blood Brothers as well as Little Shop of Horrors, Chess, Time, and has seen him accompanying stars like Mel C, Natasha Hamilton, Marti Pellow, Cliff Richard, Stephanie Lawrence, David Cassidy and David Soul. His love of jazz has led to performances with many of the finest UK Jazz soloists including Ian Shaw, Derek Nash, Gilad Atzmon, Tina May, Dave O’Higgins, Rob Luft, Ed Jones, the Toots Project, John Etheridge, Jim Mullen, Julian Stringle, Jonathan Gee, Roger Beaujolais and many others. Television includes: Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Parkinson, The Jethro Junction, The Late Show. An innovative and enthusiastic teacher, Rick has directed workshops in Jazz and Latin-American percussion, as well as the business of music. He has taught at many schools and colleges including Trinity College of Music, Middlesex University, Mill Hill School, Belmont School (Mill Hill juniors), and QE Boys Barnet. Over 300 pupils have studied privately with Rick and many of them are now professional performers and teachers in their own right. Rick writes for, plays in and manages jazz/world quartet Just East and their record label Just East of Jazz. Lately he’s been touring extensively with Hejira: celebrating Joni Mitchell. Rick is a proud and committed Trade Unionist and has been an active member of the Musicians’ Union for over 30 years. He is currently a member of the MU Executive Committee.

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Qualifications: I have a BMUS degree in Popular Music Performance and have lots of experiences playing and recording with bands and touring around the globe.

Fun lessons that inspire self-learning and joy in drumming are at the core of my teaching - it's also the best way to see results! My students are confident, proficient and creative. School, university and adult students are welcome. All other diversifying factors (age, gender, race, learning requirements etc.) are welcome too. In-person and Zoom lessons available. Qualifications: BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance, First Class, RSL Teaching Licentiate