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Hi! I'm Russell Bradley, a professional drum tutor based in Guildford with more than 26 years of drumming experience.
I teach drums to students of all levels and abilities and across a wide variety of genres, helping my students learn through playing the music that they enjoy listening to.
Along with years of playing and teaching experience, I have a BA (Hons) degree in Music Industry Practice in drums from the Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford.
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I have taught students of all ages and abilities, using the industry-leading Guildhall School of Arts and Drama and Rockschool drum books. I also encourage my students to develop their own musical knowledge by learning by ear.
I can work through the basics with beginners and challenge experienced students. My considerable live and studio experience mean that I can take students through a song from start to finish.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I can help beginner drummers master the basics of drumming, giving them the confidence and technical ability to play along with their favourite songs.
With years of teaching and playing experience behind me, I can give budding drummers all of the advice and know-how to make them succeed. Whether they are looking to gain grades or want to jam with their friends, I can get them started on their musical journey.
I have honed my teaching experience over a number of years as a professional musician, gaining a BA (Hons) from the Academy of Contemporary Music in teaching. I have added to this with further qualifications in music technology, giving my students access to not only first-class drums lessons but the skills to record their music.
I can work with different styles, giving beginner students in Guildford the opportunity to play the songs that they want to. I can also give intermediate and advanced student the tools they need to take their drumming to the next level.
I have years of live experience, along with hours of studio time and production work. If you want to take your drumming further, you have come to the right place. My time at the Academy of Contemporary Music and my years of teaching, performing and recording mean that I can raise the bar for intermediate students and have advanced pupils shooting for the stars.
I can read and notate music and can expand the wider musical knowledge of all of my students. My experience in live music means that I can help my students source the correct equipment, set it up correctly and even how to make it sound great onstage!
My musical experience does not just stop at the drums either - I can play the keyboard, guitar, bass guitar and more to give students an unparalleled look at the world of music.
Guildford has a host of great places to find drum equipment. With ACM, a host of live venues and a thriving live music scene, here are some shops to pick up your sticks!
Andertons are one the UK's largest music retailers, and their flagship UK store has all of the drum equipment, hardware and accessories that you could ever need.
Chamberlain Music are a Surrey music shop with a great range of drum equipment, percussion instruments and more.
Sutton Music Centre can provide you with all of the live equipment, studio gear and of course...lots of drum equipment and accessories.
I have played at some of the best live venues that London and the south-east of England have to offer. I have drummed in bands such as Arivmia and Dirty Rose, so if you want to make a splash on stage then I can offer a helping hand. I have also worked at some major venues in a variety of technical roles, along with recording experience at major studio spaces. I want to pass on my knowledge and know-how to give my drum lessons an edge.
[email protected]My lessons are charged at £17 per half hour and £25 per hour lesson. The length of lesson, as well as the frequency of lessons is up to the student.
I am a mobile drum teacher, able to tutor students in the comfort of their own home across Guildford. To find out more about where I can travel to simply get in touch.
I teach students from the age of 7 upwards, welcoming both younger learners and adults to take drum lessons.
While I would recommend taking regular lessons, for example weekly or fortnightly, the frequency of the lessons is totally the student's choice.
That is not a problem at all, simply get in touch to let me know and we can re-arrange. Please do note that here at Drum Lessons Guildford I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy, whereby if a lesson is cancelled within 48 hours of the arranged lesson time then the lesson fee will be charged in full.
I can help you to rapidly develop your drum playing, get in touch to find out how.
Drum Teacher
Russell Bradley