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About	What is the point of learning an instrument if it’s not fun? There isn’t one! Making my lessons fun and engaging is number one on my priority list. Enjoyable lessons result in practice, which results in success! Since 2010 I’ve taught over 400 students to play the drums, with some going on to study at degree level or teach themselves – I’d love for you to join them! I currently teach from my student in Saffron Walden three days a week, and go house to house on two days a week. I also offer drum kit hire if you don’t currently have a drum kit to learn on, so you’ll have everything you need to get yourself started! In my lessons you will: – Learn to play by reading drum notation – Learn to play by ear – Gain an understanding on how to create your own drum beats – Learn how to play along to any song quickly – Have the opportunity to take exams – Learn to play drums with a professional, working musician – Find your own way of expressing yourself behind the drum kit – Have tons of fun learning to play an incredible instrument You’ll even have help from me in between our lessons! Each week, I’ll upload practice notes and any relevant material for you to have a look at between sessions. Practice is key to seeing progress, and that is something I’ll strive to deliver every single lesson. You’re even welcome to message me outside of your lessons for advice. I’ve been playing drums for over 22 years, and have been on the music scene for 18 of those years, so I know a thing or two when it comes to getting you playing with other musicians. I’ll show you about drums in an academic sense, but I’m a firm believer that learning any form of art shouldn’t be confined to any one method – everyone is different, and we all learn in different ways. I’ll help you to find your own drumming style, help you to find what method best helps you learn the drums, and help you learn how to continue to improve even after our lessons end. Please get in touch if you’re interested in getting started on drum lessons, or if you have any questions or queries!
Location	The Business and Technology Centre Chroma House Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3AQ GB
Geolocation	52.0105209350586,0.245125994086266
Instrument(s) Taught	Drums
Where do lessons take place?	Teacher's Location, Student's House, Online

Prices

30 minutes	£22
45 minutes	£33
60 minutes	£44
Other Lesson Prices	30 minute online lesson = £20 45 minute online lesson = £30 60 minute online lesson = £40
Discounted Introductory Lesson	Yes
Preferred Payment Currency	🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)
Lessons Frequency	Weekly, Fortnightly
Payment Plans	Monthly, Termly
Payment Methods	Cash, Online Bank Transfer
Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy	– The Student must provide at least 24 hours’ notice if they need to cancel or reschedule a lesson. – Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged at the full rate unless it is an emergency. – If the Teacher needs to cancel or reschedule, notice will be given as early as possible, and a make-up lesson, credit, or refund will be arranged at a mutually convenient time. – In the event of a long-term illness or unforeseen circumstances affecting the Student’s ability to continue lessons, a pause in lessons can be agreed upon.

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Genres

Genres Taught	Blues, Country, Disco, Folk, Funk, Hip hop, Pop, Rock, Soul music
Sub-Genres Taught	Americana, Death Metal, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, Emo, Garage Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Hardcore Punk, Indie Folk, J-pop (Japanese Pop), K-pop (Korean Pop), Metal, Metalcore, Motown, Neo-Soul, Post-Grunge, Post-Punk, Power Metal, Punk Rock, R&B (Rhythm and Blues), Rap Rock, Southern Rock, Speed Metal, Stoner Rock, Surf Rock, Viking Metal

Qualifications

Qualification	Grade 8 Drums – Rockschool – Merit
Year	2007

Qualification	BTEC National Diploma – Music Practice
Year	2009

Qualification	BSc Music Commercial Composition and Technology
Year	2012

Qualification	PTTLS (Preparing To Teach in the Lifelong Sector)
Year	2014

Qualification	Grade 8 Drums – Rockschool – Distinction
Year	2024

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Professional Affiliations

Musician’s Union

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Level(s) Taught	Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above)
Youngest Age Taught	6
Class Sizes	One-to-One (Individual)
Graded Exam Preparation	RSL Awards (Rockschool)

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Last Name	Chivers
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