Duke's Drum Lessons

Whether you have professional aspirations or you just want to try something new, I can help you achieve your goals with learning techniques designed for success.

My drum tuition is based around the following skill sets:

• Learning your favourite songs
• Technique
• Coordination
• Creativity
• Performance

All drum lessons are taught in my purpose-built, sound proof drum studio, utilising both acoustic and electronic drum kits.

When your child plays a drum kit, they’re experiencing happiness and curiosity through loud noises…caused by hitting things.  This is awesome!  As a teacher it’s absolutely vital to harness this energy and encourage the development of their interest.

If your child is having fun, learning becomes instinctual.  I have taught 5 year olds who can now read drum notation, while simultaneously playing the notes and counting the beats.  This isn’t because they realise the importance and benefits of these skills, but because they enjoy doing it.

A typical lesson is divided into two halves; we have a learning phase and a playing phase.

In the learning phase, I’ll teach your child a single concept using a set of exercises which we will then practice.

In the playing phase, your child has free reign to play the drums however he or she wants to.

It’s well documented that some of the most technically gifted and inspiring drummers of all time began their training with snare drum lessons.

The snare drum is undoubtedly an instrument in its own right and with performers like the ‘Top Secret Drum Corp” it’s truly incredible how much can be achieved on one drum.

I provide specialised snare drum lessons which focus specifically on stick technique, rudiments and sticking patterns.

This type of lesson benefits a drummer of any standard at any stage in their career, as it hones in on the most important aspects of stick control and dexterity.