Offering One-on-One Drum Tuition
Meet Your Teacher
Joel McBride is an experienced and accomplished musician and educator who has been teaching drums to students of all ages since 2013. After studying for a BMus in Popular Music Performance at London’s Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (The ICMP), he achieved Partial Qualified Teaching Status through the licentiate programme (Level 6).
Joel has taught privately at rehearsal spaces and student homes, following both custom lesson plans and the Rockschool syllabus. He has also led businesses and organisations using drum circles as team-building exercises.
Joel’s career has seen him collaborate with artists such as Tom Odell, Peter & Kerry, Roseau, Jagara, and Christina Novelli. His live experience includes extensive touring throughout the UK and Europe, performing at renowned venues such as Brixton Academy, The O2 Arena, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, The Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, Ronnie Scott’s, and many more.
In addition to his BMus, Joel holds a Rockschool LRSL Music Teaching Diploma (Level 6) and proudly endorses Tama Drums, Sabian Cymbals, and Protection Racket cases.
HOURLY RATE: £35 + 50% studio fee (if applicable)
TEACHING: In-person
PREFERRED LOCATIONS: Pirate Brighton and Hove
LEVELS: Beginner to Advanced
SPECIALITIES: Contemporary, reading, dynamics, and technique.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 5 years
EDUCATION: BMus Degree in Music Performance, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, London
DBS CERTIFIED: No
ABOUT THE LESSON
During your first lesson with Joel, he will assess your ability and discuss any drumming aspirations and goals. Prepare to talk about your favourite bands and musicians, through which you’ll establish a common understanding of your progression. Homework assignments and your level of commitment to the lessons will be discussed to create an honest starting point.
The lessons are informal and fun, made up of engaging, challenging exercises. You can expect to play along to music, watch demonstrations of various techniques, and enjoy some solo time on the kit. Learning to drum is about more than just practising rudiments and fills; it’s a language that allows you to communicate with other musicians and within your community.
You can work towards live performances, graded exams, or simply spend time learning your favourite songs. No two lessons will be exactly the same, and you can expect to have fun getting there.
LANGUAGES: English
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