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A BRIEF HISTORY

Our Story

Conceived by two drummers who believed drum lessons could be so much better, BANG Drum School was born.

With two acoustic drum kits for every lesson, our students spend their entire lesson behind the kit. This ensures maximum playing time, enhanced enjoyment and a vastly superior learning experience.

Since opening our doors in December 2012 with just a handful of students, BANG has grown into a thriving drum school, offering one-to-one tailored drum lessons in both London and Southampton to over 150 dedicated students.

WHAT WE OFFER

Free Drum Lesson

At both our London Hackney and our Southampton drum studios we offer new customers the opportunity to join us for a FREE 30 minute taster lesson. Not only does it give you the chance to come down, see the studio and jump on a kit before committing to paid tuition, but also the opportunity to chat to us and see how we do it here at BANG. We can discuss what you’d like to get out of the lessons, any goals you’d like to achieve or answer any drum related questions you may have.

Meet Our Staff

The Teachers

Teacher Danny

Danny

Danny began drumming in 1997 at the age of 14, after finally being given his first drum kit for Christmas. In 2011 he achieved a Drumming National Diploma at Tech Music Schools to enhance his drumming theory and teaching methods. He has been working with students of all ages in education since 2001, including time spent in primary schools, which included working with children who had Special Educational Needs. Danny is also a keen guitarist, giving all his students the opportunity to play with another musician and develop their performance skills.

Teacher Sam

Sam

Having picked up the drumsticks in 1999, Sam has over 25 years experience playing drums and over 20 years tutoring experience. Starting his teaching career with two years in an established drum school in Birmingham and after completing a degree in Music & Popular Music at Manchester Metropolitan University, he went on to gain a Drumming National Diploma at Tech Music Schools. These years of experience have seen him teach hundreds of students, play in numerous bands and perform in great venues and studios up and down the country.

Teacher Jake

Jake

London born and bred, Jake got his first drum kit at the age of 9 and has been hooked ever since. Professional drum lessons fuelled Jake’s passion and honed his technique; at the age of 15 he obtained a distinction at Grade 8 drum kit from Trinity-Guildhall. Jake’s skills and experience have allowed him to tour and record with many professional bands and artists, and have been put to good use in his professional teaching career, tutoring across London including over 3 years at the eminent London School of Arts and 9 years and counting with us here at BANG.

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Andy

Andy has over 30 years of experience playing drums and around 15 years of teaching experience. He began his musical studies in Rome at Sapienza University and St. Louis College of Music, before furthering his studies in London at Tech Music School, where he completed a Master Performance Certificate. Over the years, Andy has performed and toured with various projects across the UK, Italy, France, the US and Europe. Alongside his work as a professional drummer, he has extensive teaching experience in a variety of settings, including primary and secondary schools, sixth forms and private tuition, teaching students of all ages, levels and musical styles.

WHAT WE DO

The Lessons

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Tailored Lessons
Groove Library
Study Materials
Song Choice
Tailored Lessons

All our lessons are individually tailored to ensure each student develops at their own pace and through methods which best suit them. Students are also given the opportunity to contribute to their learning direction and pursue their own musical interests.

Groove Library

At ‘BANG’ we believe the best, most applied and most enjoyable way of learning and practicing the drums is to use songs as much as possible. So we have carefully linked our teaching materials to our extensive song and groove library.

Study Materials

All study materials will be provided by ‘BANG’ so, unlike with many other drum schools or teachers, there will be no need to purchase any additional study books. Unless you want to of course.

Song Choice

Want to learn a song we don’t already have? Just bring it along and if it is suitable we will have it transcribed and ready to go for your next lesson.

London Drum Lessons

London

Drum Lessons

£28

Per Lesson

*Lessons are non-refundable
1 x Half Hour Lesson

£104 for block of 4

£26

Per Lesson

*Lessons are non-refundable
4 x Half Hour Lesson

£47

Per Lesson

*Lessons are non-refundable
1 x Full Hour Lesson

£180 for block of 4

£45

Per Lesson

*Lessons are non-refundable
4 x Full Hour Lesson

Southampton Drum Lessons

Southampton

Drum Lessons

£23

Per Lesson

*Lessons are non-refundable
1 x Half Hour Lesson

£84 for block of 4

£21

Per Lesson

*Lessons are non-refundable
4 x Half Hour Lesson

£34

Per Lesson

*Lessons are non-refundable
1 x Full Hour Lesson

£128 for block of 4

£32

Per Lesson

*Lessons are non-refundable
4 x Full Hour Lesson
  • We offer all of our lessons/blocks out as gift vouchers which
    can be personalised and sent instantly as a digital file
    [Voucher expires one year from issue date]
  • We offer all of our lessons/blocks out as gift vouchers which can be personalised and sent instantly as a digital file

    [Voucher expires one year from issue date]

“ There’s 100 other drum teachers

but you are very special ”

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What our students say

Testimonials





“Outstanding! Been having regular lessons for a few months now, teaching and studio space are both great and very reasonably priced.”

Hayley Williams




“I had lessons for over a year. It gave me a great start to drumming as a complete beginner, and by the end I felt confident in many techniques & could drum along to multiple songs of his & my choosing”

Matt Himsworth




“Danny you are such a wonderful teacher – lucky Southampton! Linus has loved learning with you & your approach to teaching is so great!”

Philippa Wagner




“Never under estimate the brilliance that is you Danny. There’s a hundred other drum teachers but you are very special.”

Jane Townsend




“Thank you for being an absolutely top-level teacher. Your Southampton pupils will be lucky to have you.”

Jemima Dimbleby




“James loves his sessions and he’s never happier than when he plays his drums.”

Don McGibbon