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Hello! I'm Craig Hill, a professional drum teacher based in York. I offer high-quality drum lessons in the York area.
I am a friendly, patient teacher who is also incredibly passionate about music and teaching. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience to improve the skills of people who begin learning this fantastic instrument.
As I am a professional teacher, I can be very flexible with teaching hours and available to contact very quickly. This makes booking and managing lessons easy and enjoyable.
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Get in touch today to find out more about my lessons
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I'm able to teach both beginner and advanced students in a wide range of genres and styles. I will make a lesson plan that suits you.
I’m Craig have over 35 years’ experience of performing on both acoustic and electronic drums (live and in studios) in the entertainments industry. I learnt my profession from meeting some of the best session drummers in the world, observing them perform at drum clinics and master classes. I also had the pleasure of attending a ‘Rhythm Drum Camp’ At Bath Spa University College.
For many years of living and breathing music has been my life. Attending numerous Leeds College Of Music developments courses, along with hundreds of gigs and live events, for clients such as Jamie Oliver, and The Marriott Group I have also headlined at Matthews Street Festival in Liverpool.
I will use my playing and performing experience to make sure you get the most out of your playing and that we learn in a direction that you want to learn in.
I offer a student-focused teaching approach. Introducing a drum programme that relates to your individual learning curve, this helps you develop at your own pace in a relaxed studio environment or from the comfort of your own home.
As the fundamental techniques for drumming are the same across the genres, I can offer lessons in any style of music you like, making learning to play interesting and enjoyable.
I will guarantee you rapid results by developing your overall drumming skills. My past and present students have a long list of achievements, which range from drumming qualifications, further education at music colleges and playing in a live band. Get in touch to book your first lesson now!
York has a great range of music shops available and here are the ones that I would recommend.
Red Cow Music, is a place for musicians interested in folk music. A wide range of cájons, bodhrans, folk drums and percussion accessories is offered by this shop. Red Cow Music is located in 13 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LW, UK.
Musicroom York, based in 18 Lendal, York, YO1 8AU. Has a great stock of instruments & accessories (from drums & cymbals to drum cases & sticks). This shop’s orientation is both drum teachers and students and it offers sheet music, songbooks and tuition books.
Gear4Music, is a 9,000 square feet showroom packed with the latest instruments from the most famous musical instrument brands. It is located on Kettlestring Lane, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4XF. Any type of drums can be found here - from acoustic and electronic drums to cymbals and snares. A great place to purchase a beginner child his first drum kit.
I'm an experienced drum teacher and player who can help you improve your playing in no time at all. I would like to make sure my students always learn in a direction that they enjoy and because of this, we will always learn the music that you enjoy to listen to in your own time. For more information, feel free to send me an email.
[email protected]My lessons are charged at £20 per half hour and £35 per 3/4 hour for all students.
The majority of my lessons take place in my home teaching space on Moor Road, Stamford Bridge, York YO41 1BJ. I also offer mobile drum lessons.
I teach both young learners (7+) and adults in a wide range of styles.
I recommend weekly lessons for the students who are serious about making progress. This also has to be combined with plenty of home practice.
Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will still be charged full price.
Get in touch today & start learning to play the drums in York.
Drum Teacher
Craig Hill