About Ian
Performing Experience
Performing Experience
Ian has always been fascinated by the drums, having grown up with his dads stories of playing with Jimi Hendrix and Gene Vincent.
He has been teaching for over 20 years and aims to inspire people to fall in love with the instruments and ultimately become the best drummer that they can be.
Ian is a specialist at working with both adults and children. He has taught over 1000 drum kit and percussion students online, with many achieving fantastic results like top marks in graded exams and music scholarships to their chosen schools.
Adult beginner drum lessons are taught too, so please feel free to reach out no matter your age or experience.
Performing Experience
Performing Experience
Performing Experience
Ian studied drums and percussion at the Guildhall school of Music in London.
He was the first ever Percussionist to reach the last 8 of the Guildhall School of Music Gold medal competition in 2004.
Since graduating, he has performed and recorded across the world from Australia to Uruguay, with well known acts such as Florence and the Machine, Katrina and The Waves, The Irrepressibles and The Heritage Orchestra.
Recording sessions have included albums at Abbey Road and Maida Vale, and festival performances include playing the main stages at Glastonbury and Bestival.
The Lesson Content
Performing Experience
The Lesson Content
First lessons are always such an exciting time and you might feel a touch nervous, but rest assured Ian will put you at ease! His students often say that they feel very relaxed and can be themselves in their lessons.
In the first lesson we will:
- Discuss the student's goals, motivations and musical experience
- Plan a course of teaching that meets the student's drumming ambitions
For beginners, we will:
- Cover the basics including instrument names, basic technique and grooves
- We will look at a range of repertoire suited to the student's level and interest
For more experience drummers, a lesson will involve:
- Discussion of the student's context and goals which will shape the lessons going forward
- Aspects including repertoire expansion, technique development, problem-solving, audition preparation, study towards qualifications or scholarships, playing in a band, creating your own drum compositions.
Please reach out to book online drum lessons worldwide