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I am a professional drummer, session musician, and drum tutor with over fifteen years of experience in live performance, studio work, and music education. I work across a range of professional contexts including international touring, recording projects, and private tuition – with a strong focus on reliability, musical accuracy and clear communication.

I hold a Foundation Degree in Professional Music Production and Performance from Manchester Metropolitan University. My professional background includes performances at major international festivals, headline shows and shared stages with established artists in the punk, metal and alternative scenes. I am currently active within the dark symphonic and melodic metal genres with Midnightmares and regularly undertake live, studio and session-based work.

Alongside performance, I have substantial experience in music education. I have worked as a private drum tutor in the UK and Belgium, I have also previously taught within Kunstenzoo vzw, an extracurricular music school. I have experience delivering structured, one-to-one lessons for students of varying ages and ability levels, from beginners to advanced players. I am familiar with graded drum syllabuses including ABRSM, RSL Awards, and Trinity, and can support students working towards examinations or developing broader musicianship skills.

Location

Camille Huysmanslaan 3 Antwerp Antwerp 2020 BE

Geolocation

51.1915419,4.3972998

Instrument(s) Taught

Drums, GarageBand, Logic Pro X, Music Production

Where do lessons take place?

Student's House, Online

Prices

15 minutes

15.00€

45 minutes

45

60 minutes

55

Discounted Introductory Lesson

Yes

Preferred Payment Currency

🇪🇺 Euro (€ EUR)

Lessons Frequency

Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Flexible Schedule

Payment Plans

Pay-As-You-Go, Block Bookings, Monthly, Lesson Vouchers

Payment Methods

Cash, Online Bank Transfer

Lessons

Level(s) Taught

Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above), Professional Musicians/Teachers

Youngest Age Taught

11

Class Sizes

One-to-One (Individual), Duo (Two students)

Graded Exam Preparation

RSL Awards (Rockschool), Trinity Rock & Pop

Genres

Genres Taught

Blues, Country, Folk, Funk, Pop, Rock

Sub-Genres Taught

Death Metal, Grunge, Hard Rock, Hardcore Punk, Metal, Metalcore, New Wave, Noise Rock, Post-Grunge, Post-Punk, Power Metal, Punk Rock, Speed Metal

Qualifications

Qualification

Foundation Degree in Professional Music Production and Performance

Year

2017

Languages

Language(s) Spoken

Dutch, English

Professionalism

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First Name

Tom

Last Name

Skidmore

Username

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