Welcome to
Drum lessons in Norwich
Learn drums with a local Norwich teacher — in person or online.
Our Drums Teachers in Norwich
Browse local drums teachers to get started, or search again above to find the nearest drums teacher to you.
I am a full time professional percussionist and drum teacher currently teaching drum lessons online and in schools in Norwich, Norfolk where I have taught hundreds of people over many years. You can see examples of my drum kit playing here and here. There is also an example of a school project that I arranged for some of my drum lesson pupils here. I teach Beginner Drum Kit lessons online as well as Percussion lessons of all playing styles to all ages and abilities. I also work with Advanced pupils at grade 8 at beyond. My drum lesson plans are designed to fit the individuals needs and to ensure that everybody gets what they want from their drum lessons and that they develop into the complete player. Whatever your goal with drumming and percussion, I am happy to help. I am supported by and endorse Amedia Cymbals and Balbex Drum sticks. My extensive touring experience has seen me playing drum kit on line ups alongside artists such as Ed Sheeran, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Nerfherder, Reel Big Fish, Hundred Reasons, Feeder, Sugarcult and many more. I have performed drum kit and Percussion in venues such as The Cavern in Liverpool, The Royal Festival Hall, The O2 Academies, The Southbank Centre, The Bull and Gate and many more. As well as recording in a wide variety of settings and studios including for the BBC, Slow Business, Mobo award winner Akala, Maya Law, Balcony TV and many more. I have also worked as part of the live sound crew on hundreds of high end live events for artists such as Meatloaf, The Script, Girls Aloud, Ellie Goulding, Fleet Foxes, Boyzone, M.I.A, Plan B and many more… Drum Teacher Qualifications Masters Degree (MA) First Class BA Honours Degree LRSL level 6 Diploma in Teaching Music ATCL level 4 Diploma in Music Performance Grade 8 Distinction in Drum Kit Employed in school teaching for the last 12 years Full Time Professional with 17 years teaching experience DBS checked along with regular safeguarding training Member of the Musicians Union Certificate in Online Safety for Teaching Staff Author Fully insured
Qualifications: RSL Level 3 Diploma (Applied) Music Educators, PTLLS Level 4 Teaching - Access To Music
About Drum lessons in Norwich
Find drum tutors in Norwich for contemporary and classical percussion styles — lessons for all levels.
Norwich teachers teach at community venues and online.
Find professional teachers with clearer trust signals — and inquire in minutes.
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.
Browse drums lessons by location
Explore drums teachers by city and region.
Popular cities for drums lessons
Jump to a location page (instrument prefilled).
Other lessons in Norwich
Trust & safety
Parents and students should always feel confident asking about safeguarding, insurance, and lesson policies.
FAQs about drum lessons in Norwich
Yes — many teachers offer friendly beginner lessons and progression plans.
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.