Paul Youngs

From a young age music has been my passion and I love sharing it! I have been fortunate to receive instruction from many excellent teachers over the years who have taught me lots about good playing and good lessons.

I am a confident and enthusiastic drum tutor and have been regularly teaching for fifteen years. I teach all levels and am familiar with Rockschool, ABRSM and Trinity Rock and Pop grades. I myself have Rockschool Grade 8 Drums (Distinction) and Grade 5 ABRSM Music Theory (Distinction), along with a First Class Degree from the Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford.

As well as many years of teaching privately, I taught for four years at the Mashrek Academy of Music in Amman as one of its founding faculty members. MAM is one of Jordan’s most highly-regarded music academies, established and directed by acclaimed pianist Iyad Sughayer. I also wrote three educational drum books for Music Whale, another music centre in Amman, which now serve as their drum curriculum. With experience of living overseas, I am familiar with teaching those for whom English is a second language.

​I always seek to develop excellence and a love for music in my students and welcome students of all abilities and ages.

Testimonials

“Throughout his four years at the Mashrek Academy, Paul brought exceptional warmth, enthusiasm and dedication to his teaching. A wonderful musician and a very thoughtful encouraging teacher. He nurtured his students’ confidence alongside their musical abilities, making lessons both rewarding and enjoyable.”

Iyad Sughayer (Concert Pianist and Director of MAM)

“We feel incredibly lucky that Paul taught both of our children for the past several years. He is a wonderful teacher—professional, patient and genuinely skilled at engaging young people and keeping them interested and motivated. Our kids always enjoyed the music they chose and, through their lessons, were introduced to a wide range of musical styles and artists. Under Paul’s guidance, our son has progressed to the point where he is now preparing to sit his Grade 7 exam, which says a great deal about both Paul’s teaching and his ability to keep students motivated over the years. Most importantly, both of our children always looked forward to their lessons with Paul, and we couldn’t have asked for a better drum teacher.”

Parent of Past Students

“Paul consistently demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and excellent communication skills. He built positive relationships with students and parents and created an engaging and supportive learning environment. He was punctual, dedicated, and worked well with colleagues. Based on my experience, Paul is a committed and capable teacher with a genuine passion for music education.”

Tariq Younis (Director of Music Whale, Amman)​