For Parents

Electric Drum Kits

In recent years, the standard of electronic drum kits has improved drastically, offering ever more authentic sounds and ‘feel’. Accordingly, one of the questions I am most often asked in connection with buying drum equipment is ‘Should I buy an electric or an acoustic drum kit?’. This is a classic dilemma for anyone buying their first drum kit, with drum shops in South Wales and further afield invariably offering tempting a selection of both.
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The Free Trial Lesson

The trial lesson is absolutely free of charge, giving you the opportunity to ‘test the water’. Every teacher is different, and it is really important that you choose the right teacher for you. The trial lesson gives you a ‘no strings’ opportunity to decide whether I can offer the style of teaching which will get the best out of you as a drummer and a student. Read More...

Should I take drum grades?

A lot of people ask whether they should take grades when they learn to play drums. The simple answer is that everyone learns differently and has different goals, so it is really up to you. When I was first learning to play drums, I decided not to take grades, but later felt that I had missed out on a lot of the benefits associated with modulated learning. Read More...

New Studio

As of May 2011 we have a new drum studio. This space is really exciting, providing the best music tuition in space in Cardiff - with two top-quality acoustic drum kits, an in-house PA system, practice pads and a library of essential learning materials. To find out more about the new studio space, view the Cardiff Drum Teaching Studio page, or book a trial lesson today.