Philip Page

Professional Drummer • Educator • Author • Examiner

Philip Page has been a professional musician for over thirty years and an experienced drum teacher for more than twenty, having taught hundreds of students of all ages and abilities. He holds a Distinction in the RSL Level 6 Teaching Diploma and is an examiner and lead examiner with RSL Awards (Rockschool).

As a performer, Philip has worked with a wide range of artists including Chris Rea, Andy Flanagan, and Mr E, and has featured on numerous recordings such as Seed’s debut single “Silver Lining” and their album “Midnight Walking” (AMG Records). Other credits include the “One Hope” album (ICC Records), live performances with Jazz Juice during the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, and work with The Mouth of Ghosts, whose debut single “When the Sun Sets” was chosen as one of BBC Introducing’s Songs of the Year.

Philip currently performs across the UK with Bye Bye Baby Live, The Ukes of Hazzard, The Tim Kay Band, Discovered, and Mumfudden Suns, combining a busy performing schedule with a thriving teaching career in and around London, as well as at the Ash Bash Drum School in Bracknell.

He is the creator of the Easy Drums learning system — a structured pathway for beginners featuring Easy Drums Workbook 1 and accompanying online materials, videos, and digital downloads available at http://www.ppstix.com/easydrums. His Easy Drums YouTube channel and social media series offer short, accessible lessons designed to help new drummers develop confidence, coordination, and musical understanding from their first groove onwards.

Philip is also the author of The Drum Syllabus Series and The Linear Matrix, two innovative resources that explore technical and creative drumming concepts in depth. Alongside his educational work, he continues to compose, score, and record, including writing and performing the drum parts for the musical “Legend” by Edwin Pillans.

With a reputation for clarity, encouragement, and musical insight, Philip’s teaching blends professional performance experience with a modern, structured approach to learning the drums — both in person and online