Learn to play drums . Drum classes for beginners with experienced teacher.

From 39 C$ /h

Everything you need to start playing drums, in this class we will go through the most important topics of this wonderful instrument: technique, coordination, theory, reading, styles (Rock, pop, Jazz, Metal, Hip - hop, Funk) studio tips and tailored program

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Andrea started playing drums at 11 and having private drum lessons during high school. After the diploma he joined two different institutions in order to achieve the most complete education about music and performing arts: La Sapienza University and the Saint Louis College of Music where he achieved a BA in Literature, Music and performing Arts, and an Instrumental Drum three year diploma respectively . Those studies allowed him to attend classes of music theory (classical, pop and jazz), aural, music technology, music history, composition (jazz and pop), journalism, media, music business, performance workshops, piano guitar and drum lessons. At the same time he started his career as a drum tutor, music journalist and session musician. Andrea moved to London in 2007, to complete his studies at the Bimm Institute (former Drumtech) where he got the three months master performance certificate.
Since 2011 he teaches in his private studio “Andy the drummer “, where he teaches drummers of any age and experience with tailored one to one .
He’s currently one of the permanent Drum tutor at Cherry Pie Musci School in Wimbledon.
In his employment history Andrea worked in schools, music studios, Tv studios, newspapers and councils and had to collaborate, among the others, with producers, teachers, managers, press executives and students. He also joined a wide range of bands, artist and live acts, covering all kinds of music styles with extensive tours in Italy, France, England and U.S.A,

Education

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2007 Tech Music School, London.
Three Months Master Performance Course Certificate (Drums)
2002- 2007 Università degli Studi “La Sapienza” Roma, Literature and Philosophy Faculty.
Degree in Literature, Music and Performing Arts.
2004-2007 Saint Louis College of Music, Rome
Professional Course (Drums)
1996-2001 Liceo Classico “E.Q. Visconti”
Secondary school Diploma. Classical studies.

Experience / Qualifications

Senior Drum Teacher, at ‘Cherry Pie Music School’(Wimbledon) (March 2016 – Present)
• Individual drum lessons with pupils of any age and experience
• Custom made lesson plans for students with special needs.
• Ongoing and constant work and feedbacks with colleagues from other music department.
• Rockschool plans and logs aim to students that wants to achieve grades
Drum Teacher, at ‘HCM Music Academy’ (Ware) (January 2020 – Present)
• Trinity and RSL plans and logs aim to students that wants to achieve grades
• Individual and group lessons with pupils of any age and experience
• Groups divided by age, experience and skills with minima two students (30 mins) and max six students (45
mins) in a fully equipped studio with six drum kits.
• Ongoing and constant work and feedbacks with colleagues from other music department.
Drum Teacher, at ‘Groove Attack’ (September 2019 – Present)
• Providing Drum Tuition to Primary and Secondary schools in Dagenham, Ilford and surrounding areas.
• Individual and classes from 2 to 6 students organised in 20 minutes slots during schooldays
• Groups divided by age, experience and skills.
• Recruitment, planning and managing of drum shows with the school students during school assembly once
per term.
Drum Teacher, at ‘Ark Elvin Academy ’(Wembley) (September 2017 – Present)
• Group lessons with two students at the time.
• Ongoing and constant work and feedbacks with colleagues from the music department.
• Plans builded around students needs and Academy requirements, exams and performances (GCSE, RSL,
Trinity)
Freelance Drum Tutor, at ‘Andy the drummer studio (London)’ (October 2008 – Present)
• Creating Lesson plans; Individual private drum lessons
• Skype lessons for long distance students
• Custom made one on one lessons for students of any experience age and music style
• Rockschool plans and logs aim to students that wants to achieve grades
• Collaborating with agencies and schools (Tavistock Tutors, Artpeggios, Cherry Pie, Clive’s Easylearn,
MusicMaps, Marie DeBry Academy, Solo Tuition)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills