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Lewis Downs - Baritone teacher
Lewis Downs
BaritoneFordwych Rd, London, UK14.1 km
£35.00
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Most recent review: 23 Apr 2021

Welcome to Kilburn Guitar Lessons! ​My name is Lewis and I am a professional guitarist, teacher, performer and composer with over 16 years playing experience. I enjoy teaching all abilities from advanced players with…

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Victoria Smith - Drums teacher
Victoria Smith
DrumsRailway Arch 304 Frederick Terrace, London E8 4EW…5.0 km
£30

I am a professional drummer and drum teacher offering high-quality, one-to-one drum tuition from a dedicated studio space in Haggerston, East London. Alongside my teaching work, I maintain an active career as a session…

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Robert James - Drums teacher
Robert James
DrumsHumber Rd, London SE3 7EG, UK7.0 km
£35.00

Masters graduate and professional drummer - Reduce students' time and effort by travelling to them - Teach all levels - Enhanced DBS certificate Availability:- I have a limited number of students and have space for 1…

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Keiran Pearson - Drums teacher
Keiran Pearson
DrumsIslands Of King Castle Hermitage Road Manor House…7.1 km
£35.00

Fun lessons that inspire self-learning and joy in drumming are at the core of my teaching - it's also the best way to see results! My students are confident, proficient and creative. School, university and adult…

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Brian Hedemann - Bass teacher
Brian Hedemann
BassTottenham north London London North Tottenham…7.9 km
£28.00

Brian Hedemann is a Danish-born professional drummer, singer, guitarist, and music educator with over 25 years of experience. After two decades teaching music in London’s primary and secondary schools, he’s now…

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Ryan Small - Guitar teacher
Ryan Small
Guitar57 Ollerton Road New Southgate London England N11…11.5 km
£30.00

Qualifications: Bmus Degree Popular Music - Guitar, Rockschool LRSL - Teaching Licentiate

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Leo Morland - Ableton-live teacher
Leo Morland
Ableton-liveBroadoak Court, Gresham Rd, London SW9 7PL, UK11.6 km
£25

Hi, I’m Leo, an instrumental teacher and professional musician based in South London. I’m really excited to help you experience the infinite joy of making music! Learning with me, you will find that training yourself to…

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The Drummer Factory - Drums teacher
The Drummer Factory
Drums5 Cornwall Gardens London SW7 4AJ United Kingdom13.5 km
£30.00

“When I was a kid I wanted to be a drummer. Why? Well drumming seemed like a cool thing to do at the time. Later I realised that there was more to it than just being cool. I’m not sure why music makes us feel the way we…

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About Drum lessons in Stratford

Find drum tutors in Stratford offering technique and ensemble coaching — online tuition available.

Lesson formats

Stratford teachers teach at local venues 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.

Weeks 1–4: Rudiments & timing
1

Learn basic stick control, single/double strokes and simple grooves to develop steady time.

Months 2–4: Coordination & styles
2

Develop limb independence, fills and genre-specific grooves (rock, jazz, funk, reggae).

Months 4+: Performance & studio skills
3

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.

Rock & pop
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Powerful, steady grooves and song-support techniques.

Jazz
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Brushes, ride patterns and improvisational comping.

Funk & groove
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Syncopation, pocket and advanced coordination.

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FAQs about drum lessons in Stratford

Are there drum tutors for beginners in Stratford?

Yes — many teachers accept beginners and young learners.

How long before I can play with a band?

With focused practice, many drummers are comfortable joining a group within a few months of steady lessons.

Can I learn drums online?

Yes — technique, coordination and repertoire can be taught effectively with video feedback and structured exercises.