Drums and Music Production Lessons (online or in person)

From 48 £ /h

With nearly 10 years of experience as a professional drummer and music producer in London, I offer high quality lessons for drum kit and/or electronic music production, including sampling and beat making.

Drum Lessons: the student will be guided through a program that will develop music theory , reading skills and technique in equal measure, including advice on how to practice effectively and apply the subjects learned to real life music making.

Music Production Lessons: the student will learn how to use free, professional software, such as Apple's Garage Band for macOS or BandLab's Cakewalk for Windows users, to create his/her own tracks, by learning about music synthesis as well as contemporary production and mixing techniques.

Extra information

Since all the lessons will be occurring online, the free software Zoom and a decent internet connection are necessary to guarantee a smooth learning experience. I will provide the Zoom link upon scheduling of the lesson

For the Drum Lessons: a pair of sticks and a practice pad are required
For the Music Production Lessons: a notepad (either physical or digital). The free software needed will be discussed during the first lesson

Location

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At teacher's location :

Carey Way, Wembley, UK

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

After graduating at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London in 2012, I began working as a professional drummer in the London West End. As first drummer of several resident bands, I've been playing some of the most prestigious venues in the city, such as The Roadhouse, O'Neills Soho, The Hard Rock Hotel. During that time I've also been drumming for and/or producing multiple original acts, including Pillarcat, Los and The Deadlines and Los Padres, some active to this day. An experience that has greatly contributed to my passion for electronic music and sound experimentation.
Alongside my career as a performing musician, I've been tutoring students as a music teacher in primary schools of the Greater London area as well as a private teacher.

I am especially passionate about sound design and I love to explore new and alternative ways to integrate the traditional drum kit with contemporary esthetics and textures through the process of sound hybridization. From my lessons, students can expect to learn the tradition alongside the creative processes needed to express their own musicality with a contemporary sensibility.

Education

BMus in Music Performance, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, London 2012
Rockschool Level 6 Professional Diploma in Music Teaching, 2012
Proficiency with all major DAWs and software instruments

Experience / Qualifications

Professional drummer in the London West End since 2011 (The Tide, Broke by Noon)
Music producer and original artist since 2010 (Pillarcat, Los and the Deadlines, Los Padres)
Music Teacher for KS2 and KS2 and private tutor since 2012

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

Italian

Skills

Drums

Jazz

Computer generated music

Music theory lessons

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

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04-08

08-12

12-16

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20-24

Flick

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Hello!

I am a professional, conservatoire-trained musician. I have worked on the West End, in regional and touring theatre, and as a gigging musician. I am also a highly experienced music teacher.

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I look forward to meeting you!

Flick x

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About me: I am a professional pianist with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Piano Performance. I worked at the Royal Academy of Music.
15 years of piano teaching experience with students of different ages.
During the lessons, I focus both on piano technique and artistic expressiveness. An individual teaching approach to every student. A possibility to choose piano pieces the students wish to study. Music pieces by various composers and different music genres. Preparation for ABRSM exams. Theory lessons are applied as well.

If you are interested, please contact me. Good luck!

Chris

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I specialise in writing and composing music for all levels. The student will need to have a music programme such as Logic or Ableton in order to be able to take this class.

The topics we will cover are:
Structure and arrangment.
Rhythm.
Harmony.
Advanced Harmony.
Bass Lines.
Lyrics.
Instrumentation.
Arrangement.

Kell

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I am a graduate of the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and have been playing drums since I was 12. I have a wide breadth of playing experience including festivals, high-profile function gigs, studio recordings, international gigs, and more.

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My goal as a drum tutor is to help you achieve whatever YOU want. Our lessons will be focused on what you'd like to learn, with the appropriate technical foundations to help you reach your goals.

I believe lessons should be a learning experience for both students and teachers, and most of all, they should be FUN!

Elize

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I have designed a course that will bring students through the aspects of theory, notation, harmony, structure and form to help them become more fluent in reading, composing or performing.

Ondrej

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Happy students = happy me.

'Ondrej is excellent at setting the right goal posts for your level: challenging, but not so challenging as to be discouraging. He has a discerning eye and ear and knows how to direct his advice to see immediate results.' - Lauren (student)

- 10+ years experience – private & school teaching
- Lessons catered to your needs and wants
- Individual attention
- Taught ages 5-60
- Beginner to professional
- Individual & group lessons
- Experience teaching students with dyslexia, helping students with injury
- Student success:
o graded exams
o music scholarships
o admittance to music colleges
o playing their favourite pieces
- Flexible lesson times (including weekends and evenings)
- All are welcome!

One of the parts of teaching I most enjoy is the variety of my students’ backgrounds and finding an individual approach that works best for each student. I always do my best to create a supportive, stress-free environment so that the students can have a really fun time learning, while encouraging them to expand their capabilities at a pace that suits them best.

Jocelyn

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Music composition
Piano
Music composition software
Composition for film
From the basic level or choose whatever you can.
Music composition for screen you must have laptop
Piano you must have piano please;)
Piano lesson it will have practice work after lesson

Guillaume

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For the last 20 years I have taught hundreds of drummers both privately and in formal institutions such as BiMM London (formerly Drumtech), ICMP and LMA colleges. I have developed a strong reputation, helping musicians to sound great behind the drums.
My priorities as a player are always to be able to make the band sound great.
I work on fundamentals that are directly applicable in musical situations.
Whether I help someone taking their first steps on the instrument, or professional players who want to fine tune their technique, I have a very similar approach:
It starts with a dialogue, understanding the person I work with, a diagnostic then a plan to reach our goals.

Harry

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After teaching at top Private and State schools in the UK, I've just expanded my teaching business with 8 new slots for online piano students.

My teaching methods have proven effective with all age groups, from ages 6 and upwards. I've also spend significant time teaching adults and those with special needs.

Lessons focus on the needs of the student individually, and can be tailored to match any goal. Most students do tend to focus on the standard ABRSM exam route. But, I've extensively taught Rock, Pop, Jazz and musical Theatre to especially interested students.

Please do reach out with any questions!

Geraint

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I have a Doctorate in Music, Christ's Cambridge. I am able to teach piano, guitar, double bass, bass guitar, ukulele, banjo and mandolin, some to advanced level and others to conservatoire level. I have played in over 30 W End shows and with many famous orchestras and artists. I have a current [4 months old] Enhanced DBS and my own transport. I am vastly experienced.

Christopher

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Music theory (and/or music composition) lessons for students of all ages and abilities.

Whether you're hoping to pass a music theory exam, or you need help with the composition or listening side of GCSE or A-Level Music, or if you're simply looking to learn some music theory to help with your playing, I can help you.

I have 13 years' experience teaching music theory and composition. I'm a pianist and composer, with a thorough understanding of all instruments. I can cater the lessons uniquely to your level and needs, whether you're an absolute beginner or you're an experienced musician looking to deepen your knowledge of music theory. I cover all sorts of styles, including Classical, Jazz and Pop/Rock.

My lessons are friendly and encouraging, using audio examples and helpful diagrams. My students feel better equipped to play music and reach their goals as a result.

Francesco

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I have been teaching music and guitar for decades, privately and in music schools, and my approach starts with the student and his needs. In my experience those needs, together with goals and expectations, change with time and I can help my students determine what they want to achieve and how to best get there. I also find that there isn’t one way that works for everybody and I enjoy creating space for students to explore what music and the instrument mean for them.
Please be aware that I am a working musician and in order to support my student while I do the profession, a degree of flexibility on times and schedule might be needed

Sergio

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This is not your average DJ or music production lesson. Whether you're just starting or looking to unlock new layers of creativity, this session blends DJing, hands-on sound design, and playful audio experimentation.

Each class is tailored to your interests and can explore:

DJ mixing using vinyl or digital tools (Traktor, turntables)

Explore modular synthesis using a compact Nifty Case setup — perfect for beginners and creative thinkers. You’ll learn how to patch simple signal paths, create evolving textures, and use randomness as a tool for discovery.”
“No prior modular experience needed — sessions focus on sound exploration, not technical overwhelm

Creative use of software like Ableton Live, Reason, and Renoise

Using found sounds, instruments, and randomness to spark ideas

All tools are provided and include:

DJ decks (Technics SL1200s + Traktor Z2)

Nifty Case modular system with sequencer, filters, and delay

Keyboard (Numa Compact 2X), field recorder, vinyl, and unique sound objects

Acoustic instruments like flute and recorder, for hybrid exploration

This is a highly personalized, creative-first class — ideal for those who learn by doing, experimenting, and listening deeply.

Margarita

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Music composition is a powerful tool for expressing inner voice and individuality, discovering new music worlds, and boosting creativity.

With a student, we will start by forming intonations and rhythms and building beautiful musical landscapes using all opportunities for any musical instrument.

Francesco

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Hello! I’m Francesco but all my students call me Frankie.
I’ve been playing drums and guitar since I was 15 years old living in Venezuela. I continued my studies in an American college for a year, to then decide to get my bachelors degree in Italy; a school called MAEurope (or currently Music Academy), affiliated with Middlesex, ACM and LAMA. After getting my B.A. Degree I moved to London where I continued to teach with a couple of agencies and play as a session musician for a couple of acts.
I’ve been teaching since I was 22 years old in the same school I was getting my B.A. Degree: MAEurope. My first class ever were a group of 6-years old kids; lucky me ha? Well, they were great! The main challenge of having such a young age class was to keep them entertained and not loose focus. This situation gave me the tools to create my own way of teaching which is usually laid back, fun and not with a “school” approach towards the student. The kids don’t even realize they are learning until they actually get home and know how to play the instrument! Especially with young students. it is important to make the lessons fun and not tedious as this experience sets the way the student will look at the instrument for the rest of their lives: boring classes = boring instrument.
These tools are good for adults too. I won’t use childish games, of course; but the ability to keep the lesson fluent and entertaining is one of my priorities.