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Drum lessons in Guildford
Learn drums with a local Guildford teacher — in person or online.
Our Drums Teachers in Guildford
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Glauco is a guitarist with over 25 years of playing experience who has performed on stages in the UK, Italy and the United States. Glauco holds a Master’s Degree in Music Composition from the University of Surrey, and a…
My name is Simon and I own White Dog Music, I am a London Music School graduate with 15+ years teaching experience I also hold a BA (Hons) in Music Industry Practice from The Academy Of Contemporary Music. During my…
Over 15 years experience teaching RSL Grades Qualifications: Grade 1 - Grade 8 Rockschool Drums (Distinction), Teaching Diploma, Teaching Certificate UK Higher Education
Learn to play drumkit and percussion with experienced teacher Matthew Johns in Ash Vale, Surrey. Matthew Johns has taught drumkit and percussion to children and adults for over 15 years, including having worked as a…
Qualifications: RSL Grade 8 Drums, A Level Music Technology
Gemma is an experienced and busy instrumental teacher and examiner based in Surrey. With the experience of over 19 years teaching in 30+ schools behind her, she is highly regarded within her sector and feels just at…
I am a professional working drummer so have an enormous amount of experience in the real world of playing drums in a professional environment. I decided to start teaching after being persuaded by a friend to teach his…
I’m Andy! A Drum Kit Tutor from Fleet, Hampshire. I started playing the drums when I was ten, after fortunately being offered lessons at school. I carried on those lessons throughout my whole schooling time alongside…
About Drum lessons in Guildford
Find drum tutors in Guildford offering private tuition and band coaching — online options available.
Guildford teachers teach at studios and schools and often 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.
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 Guildford
Yes — some teachers provide group or ensemble sessions.
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.