Drummer & Drum Teacher · Weymouth, Dorset
Wanna learn
drums?
I teach drum lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced players. Together we can work on technique, musicality, metal, rock, jazz and everything in between, with a strong focus on effective practice and getting better at the things you want to play.
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Lessons
Drum lessons for all levels.
Lessons are tailored to the player in front of me. We can work on whatever is actually relevant to your playing, whether that's getting started, fixing a technical problem, learning difficult material or developing the skills to play the music you want.
Beginners
Build solid foundations from the beginning: technique, timing, coordination and reading.
Intermediate
Develop your technique, fix weaknesses and improve your coordination, independence, control and consistency.
Advanced
Refine your playing, develop speed and tackle more challenging material and techniques.
What we can work on
Technique · Reading · Playing by Ear · Ear Training · Transcription · Learning Songs · Double Kick · Metal · Rock · Punk · Jazz · Improvisation · Phrasing · Musicianship · Polyrhythms · Coordination · Independence · Songwriting · Playing in a Band
About
A bit about me.
I started playing drums when I was nine.
I got seriously into music as a teenager, teaching myself to play along to bands like Slipknot, Dream Theater, Tool, The Faceless and Necrophagist by ear. I've always been drawn to music with an edge, but I've never wanted to stay in one particular corner of it.
I later discovered jazz through sixth form and went on to study jazz at university in Cornwall, graduating with a first-class BA. Studying gave me a much deeper understanding of the instrument and pushed my playing into areas I wouldn't have reached on my own.
I've played in various bands locally and have spent years exploring different styles, techniques and ways of approaching the drums.
A big part of that has been figuring out how to practice effectively. I'm interested in what actually works, how to identify what's holding a player back and how to get through difficult problems without wasting time.
That's a big part of why I enjoy teaching. I like taking something that a player is struggling with, figuring out what's getting in the way and finding an efficient way through it.
I started teaching in 2024 and have since taught at the Dorset Drum Festival, including a full clinic on the second stage at the 2025 festival.
Pricing
Lesson prices
All lessons take place at my studio in Weymouth, Dorset, or online.
Contact
Get in touch.
Whether you're starting from scratch, have specific goals you want to work towards, or simply want to improve your playing, get in touch and let me know what you're looking for.