Best Guitar Lessons in East Kilbride

This is more a matter of the individual student. As a general rule, 7 years old is a good time to start playing drums. However, I have taught some younger students than this and it can be very successful. Very young students require encouragement and supervision from their parents in order to succeed. However, if they are provided with this it can be very rewarding. Very young students may also require a modified drum kit as they are often to small to sit at a full kit. Please get in touch with me to discuss individual situations.

You do not need a drum set for your first lesson if you are a beginner, however you will need to purchase or at least have access to one moving forward. There are many different styles and brands of kits for sale today, both acoustic and electric. Buying drums as an inexperienced drummer can be a proverbial minefield. I am happy to make recommendations on what to purchase or alternative solutions so please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Due to the nature of the instrument, in person lessons allow for a more effective and rewarding experience for the student. I use acoustic drum kits to teach in my studio as it gives a much more realistic experience for the student. Being in person allows students that may not be able to have acoustic drums in their home, the opportunity to play an acoustic kit. In addition, as a result of the sonic qualities of the drums,(i.e. They can be loud!) it can be difficult to hear over zoom and therefore makes it difficult to evaluate a student. Similarly, it can also be difficult for both student and teacher to see what each other are doing due to the nature of the physical size and dimensions of the drums.

Yes! I teach advanced students up to and including post secondary level. My qualifications include: Bachelor of Music degree majoring in performance jazz drums, 15 years gigging and 8 years teaching experience.

Yes. While weekly lessons are usually the most conducive to steady and rapid improvement, I do offer one off or block bookings if a regular schedule is difficult to commit to.