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Drum lessons in Nottingham
Learn drums with a local Nottingham teacher — in person or online.
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I am a new music tutor hoping to build up a base of enthusiastic students of all ages. I have experience in education having spent 5 years as a Learning Support Assistant at South Nottingham College supporting SEN…
Hi there I’ve been drumming professionally for 25 years and currenty teach from my home studio in Sherwood, Nottingham. I aim to make lesons fun and enjoyable, whether that’s working on grades or just improving. Any…
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…
MM Drum School® was founded by Derby drummer Michael Moore in 2014. It all started when Michael was in his last years of a music course at Derby College. During that time, he was performing regularly, gigging three…
About Drum lessons in Nottingham
Discover drum tutors in Nottingham for technique, ensemble and modern styles — online lessons available.
Nottingham teachers teach at studios 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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Trust & safety
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FAQs about drum lessons in Nottingham
Yes — many teachers prepare students for graded exams and performances.
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.