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** Drum Lessons - All Ages and Abilities Welcome! **

Start learning the most fun instrument of them all - the drums! Whether you're a total beginner, working your way through the grades or preparing for University / Music College auditions, I can help you!
I'm an experienced educator from the UK, who has worked for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain as an Associate Educator, and for the prestigious Rhythm Studio in West London. I've performed all over Europe, as well as in Havana, Cuba and in the Dubai Opera House. I graduated with 1st Class Honours from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2015, and am currently studying a Jazz Drums masters at the CvA in Amsterdam. Get in touch if you want to chat about what I can offer you.
Thanks for reading - looking forward to hearing from you!

Location

At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Improvisation, Orchestral music, Pop
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

Rod is a British Jazz Musician whose versatility takes him from an intimate jazz club setting or recording studio to the large festival stage. He has played at some of the UK’s leading music venues, in London’s West End, as well as to international audiences.

Rod received tuition from both the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Welsh College of Music (First Class Honours degree) leading to performance opportunities alongside jazz greats including Kenny Wheeler, Dave Cliff, Norma Winstone, Soweto Kinch and Mike Stern. He studied with Martin France (Spin Marvel), James Maddren (Kit Downes Trio) and Jeff Williams (Jeff Williams Quartet).

Rod is endorsed by Bosphorous Cymbals, Ludwig Drums and also by D'Addario, the world's premier manufacturer of various instrument accessories, including Evans Drumheads and Promark Drumsticks.

Education

BMus Hons (Jazz Drum Kit) from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - Graduated in 2015 with 1st Class Hons
Currently studying a Masters in Jazz Drums at the CvA, Amsterdam

Experience / Qualifications

Artists worked with
James Taylor Quartet
Hudson Taylor
Huw Warren
Kizzy Crawford
Hailey Tuck
Alexander L’Estrange
Juan Galiardo
Javier Zalba
Hannah Grace
Tom Ridout
National Youth Jazz Orchestra
NYJO Nonet
Egyptian Jazz Projekt
Mañana Collective
Old Jelly Rollers

TV/Theatre appearances
ITV The Sara Cox Show
Garrick Theatre (West End)
S4C

Venues/Festivals
Royal Albert Hall
Dubai Opera House
Ronnie Scott's
The Vortex
606 Club
Latitude Festival (Main Stage)
Citadel Festival (Main Stage)
Love Supreme
Festival No. 6
BST Festival Hyde Park
EFG London Jazz Festival
Manchester Jazz Festival
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Langnau Jazz Festival
Edinburgh Fringe

Educator
Rod has enjoyed taking part in educational projects and workshops around the country as a NYJO Associate Educator. He is a drum tutor at The Rhythm Studio in West London.

Reviews (3)

My son loves his lessons with Rod, he has a lot of fun and a great teaching style.
Rod did a great job. He helped me well with my introduction lesson. He gave some useful exercise how I can improve my drumming. Rod did a good job. He helped me a lot with the introductory lesson. He gave me some exercises to improve my drumming.
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I'm currently working on auditioning for music university and so far Rod has been a great help. As an intermediate player I would definitely recommend his tutelage.

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