Drums Lessons
In my lessons the key things we will learn are:
Technique - For the first third of the lesson we will work on technique: this ranges from the first lesson in learning how to hold sticks/foot pedal technique and positioning around the kit; to rudiments and building pace and fluency.
Groove - The second third of the lesson will be focused around some exercises I will give before each class which get the whole bod moving around the kit. These will vary in different styles depending on what you'd like to work on, or what I think we should work on depending on your weaknesses. This could be Jazz, Latin, Rock, Funk, or even experimental!
Songs - The final third of the lesson will be focussed around working on a song. This is a great way to get yourself playing something new and analysing different ways iconic drummers use combinations of grooves and fills to reflect on the mood of a song and give it that extra feel!
This is a basic outline but we will work together to see what is best for you. I also love electronic music and have lots of experience with pads, drum machines and production so if you'd like to incorporate any of that into your playing just ask!
About
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Male
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Teaching since February 2016
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Teaches: Males aged 6 to 60
Females aged 8 to 55
I have been playing drums for over 15 years now; for 6 of those years I have been touring with multiple international bands whist teaching drums both online and in person. I completed a BA (Music Industry) in which teaching was one of our key learning outcomes.
I’m a very patient teacher, and one of my proudest skills is that I’m able to figure out the rate at which a student can be comfortably pushed to increase their playing ability at a healthy rate. I like to start off by focusing on your technique as this is the foundation which - if perfected early on - will strengthen the rest of your playing. After this I will teach you rudiments which will start to make you think about different ways to create fills, whilst also increasing your speed, flexibility and balance around the kit. These are important lessons to have, whether you're a beginner or if you've been playing for years. After this I will work with my students to figure out what their reasons for playing are and help them to achieve their individual goals.
Testimonials:
Geri – “Sam is a great teacher! He is really patient and helped me feel comfortable when I was nervous, being a beginner. I felt completely at ease as he was understanding and explained things (that I didn't understand) in different ways. He was very encouraging, and I can see that from only doing a few lessons I have improved my technique and my confidence. He provides fantastic material for practising alone between classes. This has helped me to have some structure when I practise and has helped me to master different techniques. I think the best thing about learning from Sam is that he is upbeat, personable and friendly, which is hard to find in a teacher! Good value for good quality lessons”
Peifun – “Sam is friendly, gentle and great with kids”
Randi – “Sam is a great teacher! Well organised, skilled and friendly personality, just the encouragement we needed for our son for drums!”
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