About Me

About

Become the drummer you want to be.

My drum tuition is bespoke to your needs & goals. I am here to help you every step of the way as you gain more confidence as a performer, develop your musical vocabulary, explore new concepts & techniques, build a strong foundation of the basics, prepare for an audition or exam, or learn how to play your favourite songs.

Lessons are delivered in a fun & relaxed environment on professional equipment using a wide variety of resources accessible through an online student portal.

I offer all of my drum lessons from my private teaching studio in Brighton, or online tuition via Zoom so that you can learn from wherever you are based.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

Since discovering the drums at the age of 10 I quickly became obsessed with music. I began my musical journey taking drum lessons at school & forming bands with friends, before eventually studying for my degree in Professional Musicianship. I now have over 15 years of studio recording & international touring experience, as well as a radio play on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6Music, Kerrang!, Planet Rock & more.

  • BA (HONS) in Professional Musicianship
  • Enhanced DBS certificate
  • Extensive experience as a recording & touring musician
  • Public liability insurance, first aid trained, safeguarding completed
Location

Toga Creative Elder Place, Brighton, BN1 4GH

Geolocation

50.8321827,-0.1385348

Instrument(s) Taught

Drums

Where do lessons take place?

Teacher's Location, Online

Instrument

Drums

Lesson Type

In-Person

Lesson Prices

60 mins

£30.00

45 mins

£25.00

30 mins

£20.00

Payment Plans

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

Payment Options

Cash, Online Bank Transfer, PayPal, Stripe

Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy

24hr notice is required to cancel or reschedule a lesson without charge.

Contact Me

Get in Touch

Levels & Ages

Skill Levels Taught

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

Ages Taught

Age 10 upwards.

Lesson Sizes

One-to-One

Graded Exam Preparation

Rockschool, Trinity College London

When did you start teaching?

01/01/2018

Genres Taught

Genres Taught

Electronic Music, Pop, Rock

Sub-Genres Taught

Emo, Garage Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Hardcore Punk, Heavy Metal, Noise Rock, Post-Grunge, Post-Punk, Power Metal, Punk Rock, Stoner Rock

Languages

Languages Spoken

English

Reviews

Reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5
May 13, 2021

My son has made outstanding progress since beginning to have lessons with Sam. He has an excellent relationship with Sam and now never needs to be asked to practise, as he is so keen to master the different things they have covered in his lessons.

Marianne B
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
May 13, 2021

Friendly knowledgeable tutor. Would recommend.

Allison G
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
May 13, 2021

Sam has been a great drum teacher! He is very encouraging, positive and his sessions are extremely informative as he does not teach only technique but also how to read music. I really enjoyed learning how to play drums with Sam and I would definitely recommend!!

Giulia R
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
May 13, 2021

Sam is a really good teacher, he’s very patient and helpful with my young son.

Stuart C
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Safeguarding

Safeguarding Certificates:

UK: DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Do you currently have Public Liability Insurance?

Yes

Profile Details

First Name

Sam

Last Name

Barnes

Username

sam-barnes