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I have been utterly invested in music since my early adolescence, starting out initially as a drummer and then moving into a study of harmony and composition during my years studying at a contemporary music academy developed my love for piano playing. I am active as a touring and session musician, having toured the world playing with various acts and being recognised for my abilities as a composer in 2017 when an album I composed was charted at #6 and #10 respectively on Billboard’s hard rock and new artist charts. I have been invested in teaching music for roughly three years now. My approach is based on an integrated understanding of music theory designed to equip my students with a deep understanding not only of the science of harmony but of the science of learning how to acquire new skills, informed by a wealth of modern discovery and understanding. This allows my students to be able to think musically and develop intuition so that they can be free to define their own personal relationship with music. Music Qualifications & Achievements: University – ACM – Drum Performance – Higher Diploma Soar Valley Music School – Music Performance – BTEC Distinction Composed works achieving #6 international hard rock charts – 2017
Private drum tuition for all abilities in the centre of Leicester. Please visit our website and get in touch to book a free taster lesson. Thank you. Qualifications:
I have a vast array of musical experience across different instruments as well as musical theory, composition and analysis. While I'm not a professional level performer on all the instruments I play, I'm a constant learner myself and put this at the heart of my teaching. I like to make learning fun and enjoyable and try to be as flexible as I can be with what I teach. I tend to anchor my teaching around the RSL or ABRSM grade structures, but students always have a choice as to whether they want to pursue grades or not. I am also happy to work outside of the syllabus, just let me know what piece you'd like to work on and I'll do my best to support you! I'm very happy to travel to you for lessons. I live in a terraced house, so it can be tricky to teach at home with a five year old running around, but if you need to come to me, let me know and I'm sure we can sort something out.
Qualifications: RSL Level 3 Certificate in Popular Music Performance Grade 8 Electric Guitar, ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory, A Level Music, AS Level Music, GCSE Music
East Midlands Drum Tuition: "A fun environment to develop and learn all about drumming" Welcome to East Midlands Drum Tuition, a place to learn, have fun and develop as a drummer. My name is Tom Wardle (Ba Hons Music and Qualified Teacher, QTS qualification) and I have been teaching for 20 years. As well as teaching drums, I am also a qualified classroom music teacher so you can be confident that your lessons will be professional and taught by an experienced and qualified teacher. I offer high quality drum tuition for all ages and abilities. Whether you are learning for fun, wanting to complete grades or an experienced drummer wanting to develop your skills. One to one lessons and group lessons available. Home lessons available. Weekly and fortnightly lessons welcomed. All styles covered and video lessons available if you are a long distance learner. Lessons cover all aspects of drum playing, including: Basic techniques, posture and warm ups The fundamentals of good timekeeping and finding a groove Essential drum theory Reading music and sight-reading Different styles of drumming Caring for your instrument Grade development Having fun whilst learning an instrument Qualifications: QTS - Registered Teacher Qualification, Fist Degree in Music - De Montfort University
About Drum lessons in Leicester
Find drum tutors in Leicester for contemporary styles and technique progression — lessons for all levels.
Leicester teachers teach at rehearsal spaces and 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.
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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FAQs about drum lessons in Leicester
Yes — many teachers teach both in-person and online.
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.