Drum lessons in Oxford
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Teachers near Oxford
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Born in Oxford, Emma has been playing drums since 2005. She plays an active role in the Oxford music scene with many years of gigging and industry experience behind her. Emma is an extremely passionate drummer who loves to play and listen to many genres, from musical theatre, rock, pop, electronic, hiphop, reggae and much more. She is currently studying music at OBU, alongside drum tutoring. Emma prides herself on being able to adapt to students' learning needs and goals, delivering a taylored teaching experience for all levels and playing abilities. Qualifications: Bachelors degree Music, BTEC Level 3 music technology
Gareth started drumming at age 8 on his fathers kit and soon found he had a passion for music and rhythm. This resulted in him playing in numerous school bands & theatre productions. Upon leaving school and through many casual jobs, his constant love of music and drumming continued. Because of this, at 23, he decided to make it his full time profession. This was to lead to a 15 year career of studio sessions, touring, gigs & tutoring having played with/for/supported the following: Simply Red, Feeder, Lisa Stansfield, Republica, Aztec Camera, Vex Red, Ross Robinson (producer Slipknot, Korn) Mark Waterman ( producer Elastica, Swervedriver), The Family Cat, Jack Adapter & Last Man Standing (amongst others) along with many other casual gigs with a number of top musicians. More recently Gareth has been playing drums for The Matt Edwards Band. Gareth can provide outstanding, creative and professional drum tuition from beginner to expert. Qualifications:
About drum lessons in Oxford
Find drum tutors in Oxford for technique and ensemble coaching — lessons for all levels.
Oxford teachers teach at rehearsal spaces and online.
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Drum lessons: what to expect
Find drum tutors for in-person kit work or online lessons focussed on technique and arrangement.
Beginners through advanced players seeking improved coordination, style and studio readiness.
Rudiments, timing, fills, stylistic grooves and recording techniques.
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 Oxford
Yes — there are tutors focusing on jazz, rock, and classical percussion.
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.