Drum Pass: Drum Kit beginner to advanced

Elephant Drums
5.0
1 review
  • I started out thinking I would have no rhythm and that I'd be useless at drumming. But even from the very first lesson, I could tell that my teacher really knew his stuff and had such an infectious passion and enthusiasm for the drums that I was going to be hooked on drumming. The drums are so much fun to play and I love the challenge of coming up against new rhythms and coordinations. Recently I even invested in an electronic drum kit to continue my practice at home and I went to a band workshop to experience my first time playing with other musicians live in the studio. Next step is to gather the confidence to get on stage and perform in front of an audience! If you had told me 2 years ago that I would be drumming on stage with a band I would have laughed... But it's just testimony to the calm, enthusiastic, patient, encouraging nature of the guys at Elephant Drums and the expert way the tuition is delivered that has got me so quickly to where I am now. Still loving it!
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Description

  • Type

    Private lessons

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Month

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

Flexible on-going drum lessons start at just £25 per month.

The course features weekly one-to-one drumming tuition at professional drum teaching studios in London.

Featuring an active programme of optional events, workshops and classes to enhance and supplement drum lessons.

The ethos at Elephant Drums is based on unlocking creativity and enhancing the natural ability for making rhythm that is inside everyone.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Timetable: Lessons run every day from 10am to 9pm

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

To give learners a thorough understanding of contemporary drumming through practical drumming performance, music theory and composition. To provide a personalised course of individual drum lessons leading for formal music qualifications (UCAS points) or on a "just-for-fun" hobby basis. To allow flexibility and adaptability in the course programme to suit the learner's aims and needs.

Drum lessons are suitable for: Beginners / Intermediate / Advanced.
Age 18+ (for private drum lessons at the studios).
Age 12+ (for tuition at the student's school or private studio lessons).
Age 6+ (for tuition at the student's home on his/her own drum kit).

There are no entry requirements.
No previous experience is necessary.
There is no upper age limit, but for private one-to-one tuition and to become a member, the learner must be aged 18+.
Younger students are taught at their home or school.

Optional qualifications are available.
Grade exams (Trinity, Rockschool).
Performance Certificates.

Elephant Drums tuition has all the benefits of professional private one-to-one tuition, plus all the benefits of being a part of a larger drumming community. With that comes access to drumming events, supplementary workshops and interesting social activities throughout the year.

On receiving your request, one of our friendly team will be in touch. Please provide your email address so that we can send you further information.

Elephant Drums offers professional drum lessons for a competitive price taught by a team of fun and friendly tutors. Find out about who we are and what we do on the About Us page of the website.

Yes – it is possible to learn drums in your own home using an acoustic or electronic drum kit. Please see the Home Tuition page for more details. Depending where you live there might be an additional charge for the tutor’s travel expenses but this will be discussed in advance. Our fully-equipped studios are just as good if you don’t own a drum kit.

We normally teach one-to-one (one teacher to one student) so that the lessons are personalised to each individual student. We run drumming workshops and community/corporate events for larger groups using hand percussion. Please see the information on the Bespoke Tuition page if you are looking for information about hiring us to provide drumming lessons for a group of people.

Yes – we offer awesome drum tuition gift packs. All packs come with a free pair of drum sticks and include a subscription to the Drum Pass for free access to all the member benefits. Drum lesson gift vouchers are valid for a whole year, so the recipient of the voucher can choose the time for their first drum lesson when it suits him/her. Visit the Gift Vouchers page of the Elephant Drums website for further details.

Yes - absolutely - we offer an introductory taster lesson. You are more than welcome to "Give it a Go" before you decide if drum tuition at Elephant Drums is the right thing for you. To book a Taster Lesson just visit the Elephant Drums website and follow the links.

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Reviews

5.0
  • I started out thinking I would have no rhythm and that I'd be useless at drumming. But even from the very first lesson, I could tell that my teacher really knew his stuff and had such an infectious passion and enthusiasm for the drums that I was going to be hooked on drumming. The drums are so much fun to play and I love the challenge of coming up against new rhythms and coordinations. Recently I even invested in an electronic drum kit to continue my practice at home and I went to a band workshop to experience my first time playing with other musicians live in the studio. Next step is to gather the confidence to get on stage and perform in front of an audience! If you had told me 2 years ago that I would be drumming on stage with a band I would have laughed... But it's just testimony to the calm, enthusiastic, patient, encouraging nature of the guys at Elephant Drums and the expert way the tuition is delivered that has got me so quickly to where I am now. Still loving it!
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5.0
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

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Jess Vingo

5.0
04/04/2017
What I would highlight: I started out thinking I would have no rhythm and that I'd be useless at drumming. But even from the very first lesson, I could tell that my teacher really knew his stuff and had such an infectious passion and enthusiasm for the drums that I was going to be hooked on drumming. The drums are so much fun to play and I love the challenge of coming up against new rhythms and coordinations. Recently I even invested in an electronic drum kit to continue my practice at home and I went to a band workshop to experience my first time playing with other musicians live in the studio. Next step is to gather the confidence to get on stage and perform in front of an audience! If you had told me 2 years ago that I would be drumming on stage with a band I would have laughed... But it's just testimony to the calm, enthusiastic, patient, encouraging nature of the guys at Elephant Drums and the expert way the tuition is delivered that has got me so quickly to where I am now. Still loving it!
What could be improved: I just wish I had started it years ago!
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Music
  • Drums
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  • Drumming
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  • Drum Kit
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  • Performance
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  • Music Industry
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  • Music Theory
  • Band
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  • Band workshop
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    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Rock
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  • Pop
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  • Jazz
  • Contemporary music
  • Blues
  • Playing in a band
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  • Stage skills
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  • Songwiting
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  • Rudiments
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  • Technical Development
  • Musicality
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Teachers and trainers (1)

Elephant Drums

Elephant Drums

Drum Tutor

Elephant Drums tutors are full-time professional musicians with impressive drumming CVs and a massive wealth of teaching experience. They are always enthusiastic and encouraging to the students and work hard to provide a truly personalised tuition service. Originally based in Elephant & Castle (hence the name Elephant Drums!), but now based at a range of pro studios throughout London, all studios are conveniently located close to public transport links. Optionally, mobile drum teachers can provide drum lessons at the student’s home, workplace or school. Please contact us for more details.

Course programme

The Drum Pass gives the drum student a one-to-one course of drumming tuition.

It is a flexible personalised course of drumming lessons at professional drum studios in London.

Beginners can expect to make rapid progress in the first few weeks with learning the essential coordination and technical skills required to become a drummer. More advanced students can expect to improve upon their existing knowledge and iron out any habits they may have developed in the past.

The course will then cover a broad range of topics giving the student a thorough understanding of contemporary drumming, with the empahsis on practical musical application and performance.

Learners can choose whether or not the want to work towards formal drumming qualifications (it is not obligatory for those that wish to learn drums without doing exams).

Topics covered include:

  • Playing grooves and fills in all musical genres
  • Stylistic interpretation
  • Aural perception
  • Performance techniques
  • Composition and improvisation
  • Thought processes and internalisation
  • Drumming within the context of a band
  • Coordination, independence and inter-dependence
  • Time feel (internal clock) development
  • Drum kit maintenance
  • Dynamics and expression
  • Music production for drummers
  • Reading and writing drum music (music theory)

The course is ideal for beginners with no previous drumming experience or for more advanced players who wish to develop their skills. There are no upper age limits and enrollment is continuous throughout the year. Each learner receives one hour per week of personalised one-to-one drumming tuition, on a flexible timetable. Courses are tailored to suit the needs of each individual to ensure they get the most from their drum lessons.

Additional information

Drum Tuition starts at £25 per month. Visit the Elephant Drums website for further details

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