Offering One-on-One Drum Tuition
Meet Your Teacher
Vincent Velazco is a seasoned London-based drummer with extensive live and studio experience across the UK, Europe, the USA, South America, and Japan. His dedication to drumming has led him to perform and record with prominent artists, including Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne & Firewind), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Pendragon, The 69 Eyes, Steven Rothery (Marillion), Raymond Watts (PIG/KMFDM), Ben Christo (The Sisters of Mercy), Esprit D'Air, and Chris Dale (Bruce Dickinson). His expertise has been featured in DRUM Magazine (UK), Drum Club Magazine (Italy), and Batterie Magazine (France).
Vincent studied at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, earning a Higher Diploma in Contemporary Music Performance. With a DBS check in place, he offers both in-studio and online lessons for all skill levels, from basic to advanced. Each lesson is tailored to individual goals, covering foundational skills, groove, fills, double pedal techniques, and drum recording/mixing, helping students discover and refine their unique style.
HOURLY RATE: £30 + 50% studio fee (if applicable)
TEACHING: In-person
PREFERRED LOCATIONS: Pirate Dalston.
LEVELS: Beginner to Advanced
SPECIALITIES: Warm up routine, Stick control, groove.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 10 years
EDUCATION: Higher Diploma, Degree.
DBS CERTIFIED: Yes
I kick off each drum lesson with a warm-up to get the blood flowing and muscles ready for action, focusing on stretches for wrists, arms, and legs to reduce injury risk. From there, we dive into fundamental techniques like grip and stick control to help you get a clean, powerful sound.
Once we’re warmed up, it’s all about mastering rudiments—those essential building blocks like singles, doubles, and paradiddles. Whether you’re looking to improve speed, prepare for a performance, or develop your own style, we’ll set goals to keep you motivated and progressing. For those interested, we can also explore writing drum parts and breaking down tracks for covers, adding dynamics and fills that enhance the overall sound.
Above all, my lessons are designed to be relaxed, fun, and encouraging, making drumming a rewarding and creative experience.
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