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Drum lessons in Leicester
Learn drums with a local Leicester teacher — in person or online.
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Hey, I’m Tom. I’m a DeMontfort University Music graduate with 10+ years of experience playing, writing, recording, and producing. I can offer private tuition for Guitar and Music Theory, and can teach any and all styles…
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…
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…
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…
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.