Drum lessons in Sheffield
Learn drums with a local Sheffield teacher — in person or online.
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My name’s Oliver and I am a 20-year-old third-year music student undergraduate, studying at Leeds Conservatoire (formerly Leeds College of Music), specialising in drumming. I’ve been drumming for almost 15 years,…
As a tutor, I strive to develop a students passion and creativity in whatever their goals may be. My approach to teaching is to teach the student the fundamental language of rhythm, drumming and music, and how to apply…
We are Sheffield's leader in Music Tuition for over 30 years AS Music School offers many different Music Lessons and Classes. You can learn to play Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Drums and Vocals. Plus, Early…
At City Music School, we offer 1 to 1 lessons on the following instruments: Guitar-Drums-Piano We teach Monday to Friday 3.00 to 9.00pm and Saturdays 9.00am to 2.00pm Our students have been entered for RSL exams since…
About drum lessons in Sheffield
Find drum tutors in Sheffield for modern drumming, technique and band coaching — lessons for all levels.
Sheffield teachers teach at community venues 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 Sheffield
Yes — several teachers specialise in teaching children and beginners.
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.