Drum

Build independence between hands and feet, reading grooves and fills across pop, rock, funk and metal.

Course Overview

Our Drums program takes students through a structured journey from understanding the fundamentals of rhythm and drumming to developing advanced technique, groove and musical independence. Students build strong foundations in stick control, rudiments, coordination, timing and drum notation while learning grooves and repertoire across different musical styles. As they progress, students explore Rock, Latin, Funk, Disco and more complex rhythmic concepts, while developing improvisation and soloing skills. The advanced levels focus on complex grooves, odd time signatures, hand-foot coordination, tuning and musical interpretation, preparing students to become confident and versatile drummers.

Course Highlights

Technique & Stick Control – Develop grip, strokes, rudiments, coordination and control through structured technical exercises.Grooves & Rhythmic Skills – Build strong timing and groove through Rock, Latin, Funk, Disco and other rhythmic styles.Music Reading & Theory – Learn drum notation, rhythmic values, time signatures, dynamics and essential musical terminology.Improvisation & Soloing – Develop creativity through fills, improvisation and open drum solo concepts.Advanced Musicianship – Progress towards complex grooves, hand-foot coordination, odd time signatures, metric modulation and advanced rhythmic concepts.

Age 7+

Age-appropriate drum training designed to build coordination, rhythm, technique and musical confidence at every stage.

Structured Level Progression

Progress through our Rangers → Pioneers → Prodigies pathway, with each level building progressively towards stronger technique, musicianship and performance skills.

Trinity & RSL Pathways

Prepare for internationally recognised music examinations through Trinity College London and RSL, providing recognised pathways to benchmark musical progress.

Flexible Learning & Expert Trainers

Learn online, offline or through private tuition with experienced drum trainers guiding students through technique, repertoire and performance.

Considerations

No Prior Experience Required – Students can begin their drumming journey without previous formal training.

Own Drum Sticks Recommended – Students are encouraged to have their own pair of drum sticks for regular practice and technical development.

Access to Drums for Offline Classes – Students attending offline classes have access to the drum kit during their lessons for guided practice and learning.

Structured Syllabus & Learning Material – Dedicated syllabus material provides a progressive learning path covering theory, technique, rhythm, repertoire and assessments.