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/ James S.
James has been playing drums since 1986, playing all over the U. K, and contributing drums & percussion on three well-received albums by singer-songwriter Nicky Swann.
He has written for Modern Drummer, Drumhead magazine and Music Teacher magazine.
James became a Drumsense tutor in 2008 and became a Drumsense Master Tutor in January 2013.
He now teaches a very healthy roster of private students of various ages & levels, also teaching in several schools as a peripatetic tutor, as well as providing drum tuition for Exeter University music scholarships.
James uses Yamaha drums & electronics, along with Protection Racket cases, Vic Firth drumsticks & Istanbul Mehmet cymbals.
He's married with three children and lives in Totnes, Devon.
Online Drum And Percussion Instructors
My name is José María de Lucas Sacristán, though most know me as Chema Sacristán. I've been a professional drummer since 2004. I'd like to share a brief biography of my career in the U.K. In 2002, at 19, I realized my love for music and moved to Bristol, U.K., where I lived for four years. Bristol exposed me to all sorts of music, including rock, jazz, world music, and more. I played my first shows and worked with over five different local bands, gaining valuable experience. In 2006, I moved to London to study at Tech Music Schools, known as "Drum Tech," where I completed my higher education and earned a BMUS in Popular Music Performance (Hons), licensed by West London University. After completing my degree in 2011, I worked exclusively as a performing drummer and drum teacher, giving private lessons in my own studio, Oktopus Music Services, in North West London. In the past nine years, I've had the privilege of performing, recording, and writing with some of the best musicians in the London and U.K. scene, such as Kevin Glasgow (one of Europe's best bassists), Robin Banerjee (Amy Winehouse's guitarist), Roberto Manzin (Zucchero), Felipe Martíns (Emeterians), Juan Whist (The Voice National Spanish TV), and many others. I've showcased in most of London's live music venues and with the best U.K. and European entertainment agencies, such as Scarlett Entertainment, Full Stop Entertainment, and more. After 20 years of professional experience, I've decided to focus fully on teaching drums and performing. My studies and extensive career reflect my devotion to music, and I've mastered many techniques, including improvising, independence, coordination, and vocabulary in most music styles of modern popular music and some world music genres. My target is to share my passion for music, drums, and percussion on stage and during private lessons. My teachers at Tech Music School praised my ability to teach and transmit enthusiasm, which I developed early in my studies as I completed the music education module in my third year of university. Best regards, Jose S..
Learning to play MUSIC not the drums is the most basic cornerstone of any teachers curriculum. All rhythms, grooves and exercises MUST be linked to music to have any value to the student. The different styles of music which we encounter in our musical journey present the same technical/philosophical challenges whether we are paying jazz, rock and afro cuban. What we practice and how we practice are far more important than the length of time spent in practicing. Think “quality not quantity” Remember also that the way in which we practice is the way we will play. Time spent investigating song form and structure will aid the student to “play the right thing at the right time!!!”
The ability to LISTEN is all important. By listening and responding to musical form and the other musicians the student will play as a musician not a drummer. Certainly this is what other musicians look for. Musicality will always win over technique. Strive for tone and touch in your playing. “Just because you can play something doesn’t mean that you should."
The ability to LISTEN when you practice is also vital. If possible record your practice and listen back. This can be very painful initially but is invaluable. Investigate WHAT you are playing and WHY you are plying it not what you think you are playing. The answers to these questions should be that it fits/enhances/is stylistically correct not that it is the latest /lick you have perfected.
ALWAYS REMEMBER THINK MUSIC AND YOU WILL PLAY THE RIGHT THING!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, my name's Serban. I'm a professional drummer/percussionist with 22 years experience performing live in rock and symphonic orchestras across Europe. My qualifications, teaching experience, passion and long standing dedication to drumming, started at 12 years of age, and I started my musicianship at 6, learning the piano. I am a friendly and professional music teacher who loves helping my students experience the joy of music. Whether you're already a competent player or an absolute beginner, technique and musicianship will be at the forefront of your lessons with me. My aim is to transmit my passion and love for music to you, and help you develop, and have a great time doing so. My students are always encouraged to perform their pieces in such a way that even the most basic are a pleasure to listen to. My focus is to give you the tools to play whatever music you desire, according to the professional standards of the given genre, as well as to arm you with the ability to develop yourself and discover your own artistic expression.
Educator - 2013-present – I first began teaching drum lessons at Hazelwood school in 2013, as part of my teaching assistant role. Since graduating from LCCM in 2018, I’ve taught drums in and around the London area, both privately and peripatetically, for HaytoHome music and most recently for the School of Rhythm in Penge. My students range from age 6-60 and I cover beginner to advanced level. I currently teach around 20 students a week, and have helped them achieve distinctions in Rock school and Trinity examinations whilst furthering their stylistic and technical awareness. I’m also experienced in teaching via Zoom and Skype, and am DBS checked. Outisde of teaching, i regulalry perform function gigs accorss the UK and am part of an originals band, Borderlines.
Graduated by the Musicians Institute (MI), home of the Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT), in Los Angeles, California, in the Professional Percussion Player Program, March/1996.
Drummer since 1984, becoming professional in 1989. Since 1986 participates actively in musical groups, has great experience on stage, studio and teaching. Took part in many tours in Brazil some regions of Argentina and south of the USA.
In 1992 started his activities as a drum kit teacher.
In 1995 relocated to the USA with the purpose of studying in the above-cited school. After graduating at PIT worked playing with artists, in recording sessions and as a teacher at the Eubanks Conservatory of Music and Arts, where in September of 1996, became the Percussion Department Director.
Coming back to Brazil, in 1998, Felipe started to develop his own teaching method, using his experience as student at MI and private lessons, and as a teacher. He has written methods for absolute beginners, for Rock Drumming, Rudiments, Playing Techniques and Rhythmic Reading, all methods use Accelerative Learning Techniques. These methods were used at COM (Centro de Orientacao Musical), Sao Paulo, Brazil, during the years of 2001-2002.
After teaching privately and playing as a session musician and side-man, in 2003 became the Drums and Percussion Department Director at Voice Musical Centre ( www.*** ), also in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
From 2004 until 2012 Felipe was a very active collaborator of the magazine Modern Drummer Brasil,
In 2006 Felipe decided to relocate to London in search of new horizons, new challenges and new musical opportunities. Since then Felipe has been teaching, doing session work and live performances.
From 2007 until 2012 was part of the teaching team of The Planet Drum ( www.*** ) when after this 5-year stint decided to open his own teaching practice.
Since 2011 Felipe is an active member of a new rock outfit in London, Cherry White ( www.*** ) who are being considered the new bearers of the classic rock banner, having recorded one EP, one CD and have just released a new single which is being very well received by the specialised press.
2014 has brought a lot of good news. Since October 2013 Felipe has been taking drums lessons again with drummer extraordinaire, drums ambassador and educator Dom Famularo ( www.*** ) from New York, the lessons are via Skype. Dom has recognised in Felipe the competence, the capacity and the passion making him part of his selected team of educators and also referring him to the education teams of D’Addario and Sabian (two major drum manufacturing companies who are serious about drumming education.). Felipe is a member of the D’Addario Education Collective and Sabian Education Network and is a proud endorser of Promark drumsticks and Evans drumheads.
In March 2014 Felipe went to Frankfurt for the Musikmesse, an international fair for music instruments and all articles related to music, invited by Dom Famularo and the above-cited companies. In the same weekend Felipe went to Paris for the Vic Firth’s Private Drums Teachers Seminar, led by Mr Famularo and with the presence of the legendary Vic Firth himself.
From 2nd to 6th June Felipe has spend a whole week at WizDom Drumshed in Long Island, NY with the great Dom Famularo for a period of coaching. One-to-one lessons from 9am to 6pm.
In 2016 Felipe had his first book published, Play the Drums by Wizdom Media, a book for beginners using Accelerated Learning techniques, making the process of learning the instrument faster and more fun.
July 2018 brought one of the greatest experiences in Felipe’s career. He received a scholarship from Sabian Education Network to attend Billy Cobham’s Art of the Rhythm Section Retreat, in Mesa, Arizona. He spent a whole week having lessons with Billy Cobham and his band about the art of playing in a rhythm section.
On 30th September 2018 Felipe was part of the Sabian Education Network panel at the UK Drum Show in Manchester.
Teaching drums for 14 years with students ranging from toddlers to 50+. I am proud to say that many of my students have become professional drummers and teachers.
Drum and Percussion lessons in Norwich, UK.
- BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance (Drums) Upper Second-Class Honours Degree - BIMM London.
- Experienced drummer/drum tutor available for one-to-one tuition and online lessons via WhatsApp, Zoom, Skype or Messenger.
- I am a drum tutor with over 20 years experience of playing live in various bands and over 8 years teaching experience of all ages from 4 to 65+.
- I started drumming at the age of 11 and went from being taught in group lessons at school to taking private tuition from a very well respected tutor in NZ.
- Live band / recording experience - Currently finishing debut album with original instrumental post rock band Ghost Parlour.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate.
- With my experience of playing live music in a variety of different band situations coupled with my music education, I am able to apply the practical skills and knowledge that I have learnt in to lessons for students who are interested in learning for fun, writing original music, exploring new concepts, collaborating with other musicians or gaining their Trinity/Rock school grades at all levels.
Java and Drum and Percussion lessons in Glastonbury, UK.
Music, General Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Drum and Percussion, Percussion, Arrangement and Composition, and Spanish lessons in London, UK. carlosdorosco93 @ g mail . com
