About

About

With over 45 years of live performance experience, I consider teaching not just a profession, but a privilege. Sharing the skills and knowledge I’ve gained throughout my career is both rewarding and inspiring, and I take pride in helping each student achieve their musical goals.

Teaching Locations:

Monday & Tuesday: Rawtenstall
Wednesday: Whitworth (Studio Studio)
Thursday: Ramsbottom (The Royal British Legion)
Online: Flexible sessions available via all major meeting platforms
I am a fully qualified tutor, trained to Level 4 PTTLS, and hold an up-to-date DBS check.

My teaching philosophy is simple: learning is most effective when it’s enjoyable. Every student receives encouragement, constructive feedback, and lessons tailored to their individual style and pace. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate player, junior, or adult learner, I create a supportive environment where progress feels natural and rewarding.

From the very first lesson, students play behind a drum kit, developing skills through simple beats, fills, and rudiments. I offer guidance in reading music, as well as the freedom to play along with your favourite songs. All sessions are one-to-one, ensuring focused, personalised tuition.

From the very first lesson, every student works directly on a drum kit in a dedicated one-to-one session. Beginners start with simple beats, fills, and basic rudiments, building solid foundations from the outset. Lessons can include learning to read music, developing technique, or simply playing along with your favourite songs — always tailored to your goals and interests.

Location

2 Pasturelands Rossendale Lancashire BB4 8FD GB

Instrument(s) Taught

Drums

Where do lessons take place?

Teacher's Location, Online

Prices

30 minutes

£15

60 minutes

£25

Discounted Introductory Lesson

No

Preferred Payment Currency

🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)

Lessons Frequency

Weekly, Fortnightly

Payment Plans

Pay-As-You-Go

Payment Methods

Cash, Online Bank Transfer, PayPal

Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy

I ask for 24 hours’ notice of cancellation please.

If the student does not arrive or the cancellation is within 24 hours of the lesson, I ask for the full fee with the next session.

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Lessons

Youngest Age Taught

8

Graded Exam Preparation

RSL Awards (Rockschool), Trinity Rock & Pop

Genres

Genres Taught

Blues, Christian Music, Country, Disco, Electronic Music, Folk, Funk, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Ska, Soul music

Sub-Genres Taught

Americana, Motown, Punk Rock, R&B (Rhythm and Blues), Southern Rock, Yacht Rock

Qualifications

Qualification

PTTLS

Year

2015

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Supported Learning

I support students with these SEN / Additional Access Requirements:

Blind or Partially Sighted, Autistic Spectrum / Neurodiverse, Social, Emotional or Mental Health Related Requirements

Languages

Language(s) Spoken

English

Professionalism

Professional Affiliations

Musician’s Union

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Socials

Facebook

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YouTube

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Instagram

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SoundCloud

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First Name

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Last Name

Lacey

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