Rhythms and timing
Playing with a click, counting, and grooves that sit exactly in time.
Drums · Rock to jazz
Drum lessons built on rock-solid timing
Live drum classes. Timing comes first, because everything a drummer does rests on it, and then the fills, grooves and styles that make playing exciting.
What your child learns
Inside the drums course
Taught in the right order, one skill at a time, with live correction in every class.
Fills and transitions
Moving around the kit between sections without losing the beat.
Styles from rock to jazz
Rock, pop, funk and jazz feels, so your child can play the music they love.
Playing with a band
Playing along to full tracks and listening to the other instruments, the way a real drummer does.
The 12-class module
How the course is built
Twelve classes, each building on the last, with one clear practice target to work on every week.
Who it’s for
Drums, ages 6 and up
- Energetic beginners who want to play right away
- Children who already tap out rhythms on everything
- Students heading for graded drum exams
Not sure? The assessment class will tell you
Class length
Matched to age and goals. The instructor recommends one in the report.
Short and focused. Young children learn best in short bursts, so every minute is spent playing.
Enough time to warm up, learn something new and play it through properly. The length most families choose.
Room for technique, repertoire and theory in one class. Best for older students and higher grades.
How you start
Start with one drums class
A 30-minute assessment class with a written report the same day. No payment details.
30-minute class + two-part assessment
- A real 1-on-1 drums class, with a certified instructor
- Class readiness check: focus, following instructions, working independently
- Musical aptitude scores: pitch, rhythm, coordination
- Written report, same day: yours to keep either way
- Starting point recommended: the right instrument, class length and track
- No instrument needed to book: the instructor will advise on what to get
How it works
- 01
You book
An assessment class
30 minutes, 1-on-1 with a certified instructor.
- 02
We assess
A written report, same day
Readiness and musical aptitude, scored, with a recommended starting point.
- 03
You decide
Start the 12-class module
Or don’t. The report is yours to keep either way.
Nothing to pay to book
Graded exams
A pathway that counts
Drums students can follow the RSL or Trinity graded syllabus. Exam preparation is folded into the normal lessons, and sitting the exam is your choice.
Exam boards
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Rockschool
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Trinity College London
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ABRSM
Ofqual regulated
UCAS tariff points
Graded, externally examined. Trinity, ABRSM and RSL exams are Ofqual-regulated and recognized worldwide, and from Grade 6 they carry UCAS points.
Start here
Start drums the right way. Begin with one class.
Thirty minutes with a certified instructor, and a written report the same day. Then you decide.
Students in
- UK
- US
- Canada
- Australia
- UAE
- India
No payment details Nothing collected to book.
Not a sales call A real class, with a real assessment.
Written, same day Yours whether you enroll or not.
An honest answer “Not ready yet” if that’s the truth.
Questions
Drums questions
Do we need a full drum kit?
Not at first. Many students start on a practice pad or an electronic kit. The instructor will advise at the assessment class.
How does the instructor correct drumming technique?
The instructor sees and hears every stroke, and corrects grip, posture and timing in the moment.
Can my child take drum exams?
Yes. Drum students can follow the RSL or Trinity graded syllabus.
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See the guitar course
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Hand position and technique, reading music, and the popular songs and harmony that keep it fun.
See the piano course
Western & Indian
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See the vocals course