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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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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’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…
Professional Drummer • Educator • Author • Examiner Philip Page has been a professional musician for over thirty years and an experienced drum teacher for more than twenty, having taught hundreds of students of all ages…
Welcome to Realistic Music Academy, a vibrant and dynamic institution dedicated to fostering musical creativity for students of all ages and skill levels. Located in Epsom, we provide a range of specialist music…
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
Parents and students should always feel confident asking about safeguarding, insurance, and lesson policies.
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.