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Starting your drumming journey? Want to pick up your sticks again? We've got you... Learn the drums locally with an expert teacher and work through graded lessons, drumeo guides or go off the beat-en track!
However you want to learn, let's plan it together. I've got a wealth of study material (inc. grades & more) to help any drummer sharpen up their chops. I am more than happy to teach all ages & standards, in a relaxed and friendly environment. There'll be no flying cymbals in this class-room! Patience, focus and great music is what we'll be working on.
Lessons are available in person and through Zoom, taught from my professional home recording studio through top-spec microphones and the latest GoPro for excellent quality E-learning.
Get in touch to find out more.
Start learning to play the drums in Upminster today!
If you're taking on grades to get ready for secondary school or want to learn how to walk on stage and jam along to anybody, we can focus on what matters to you most. We can even learn how to spin our sticks (safety goggles provided)!
No matter what you want to learn, I'm dedicated to providing my students with the richest learning experience built around them.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I welcome students of all ages and ability levels to take my lessons. I will make a lesson plan that suits your needs as a learner.
I have experience teaching beginners
Beginning any instrument is a big deal! When I first asked to learn drums, they wouldn't let me take it up because I was too small (4 years old) to reach the pedals!
Things have changed a little since 1995. They make smaller drum kits for one thing And you don't need to be a body builder to play the drums well. What you do need, is a good teacher, lots of practice and as much time as you can give to it. The best part with drums, it takes 10 minutes to learn a new beat but a lifetime to master it.
What I can teach you is how to achieve what you want from playing the drums, in the most engaging, musically rich and enjoyable way.
I can also teach more experienced players.
I began teaching when I was at University. We studied, 5 days a week, in classes of just under 20 drummers (all in one room!). After some time studying together, I noticed that out of our group of 20, there were only 3 or 4 of us that didn't get regular injuries from practicing all day, every day. Whether it was wrist strain, hand blisters, shoulder or back pain. We quickly figured out that it was the few of us who had lessons from a young age, with technique-focused teachers that could play faster, longer, louder and without pain, day in and day out.
From then on, I ran sessions just after our classes to work through and check up on technique. And our group came up way ahead of our peers at graduation.
I graduated in 2013 and I've been teaching ever since. Alongside recording, writing, producing, performing and learning with some of my musical heroes.
The most enjoyable part of teaching, for me, is the changes you see in a student's confidence levels. Whether it's helping to focus a student's seemingly untameable energy or bringing out the rockstar in someone more timid. Everyone always feels better after a drum lesson!
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My lessons cost £18 per half hour and £35 per hour for students of all ages.
I take most of my lessons from my home teaching space, however, zoom lessons are also available.
I teach students of all ages. Both adults and children are welcome to learn with me.
I believe that weekly lessons are the best way to improve as a player and learner.
Rescheduling / Cancellations
Students may request to reschedule a lesson with at least 48 hours notice.
Students will be charged for lessons cancelled less than 48 hours in advance.
I will always search for the best way to reschedule your lesson without charging you, but please be aware that I incur costs in setting up for lessons through planning lessons and time.
If your request to reschedule / cancel is given at less than 48 hours notice, it is at my sole discretion to waive the late reschedule / cancellation fee if at all possible. Please notify me of any absences as soon as you can.
Long Breaks
If you need to take an extended break, just let me know at least 48 hours before your next lesson. I will either put your lessons on hold until you return.
I may not be able to reserve your specific lesson time if you are away for an extended period.
Discontinuing All Lessons
If you decide to discontinue your lessons, let me know at least 48 hours before your next lesson. All uncompleted lessons will be refunded.
Get in touch today and start learning how to play the drums!
Drum Teacher
Ben Bashi
