SOUTH COAST DRUM TUITION
SOUTH COAST DRUM TUITION
"Learning to play won't always be easy - worthwhile things rarely are - but stick with it and it will be one of the most fun and rewarding experiences you could possibly have."
Musical, fun and tailored drum lessons for all abilities, from beginners to advanced players, South Coast Drum Tuition can give you the foundation to get started or somewhere to build your skill set if you already play
Tuition
Tuition
South Coast Drum Tuition provides structured and fun professional drum lessons covering all aspects of playing.
Players of all levels and ages are welcome. Whether you want to become a professional drummer or just play for fun, de-stress and gain the health benefits, the precise format of lessons are tailored to each individual. All the essential areas are covered, irrespective of whether you want to end up playing jazz or heavy metal. The main focus is to establish and develop an excellent base technique, rhythmical awareness and musical sensibility.
Some of the areas covered:
Rhythm's/Grooves - Rock, Funk, Pop, Jazz, Latin, Dance, etc
Technique
Reading & Theory
Vocabulary, Fills & Phrasing
Time - Playing to Music and Click
“I feel incredibly lucky to have had such fantastic teachers in Ben Lambert and Craig Blundell (world renowned educator and Roland’s international clinician). Their enthusiasm and passion for drumming was hugely infectious and it’s something I hopefully bring to my tuition now. Having those solid foundations made me realise just how important the fundamentals of drumming are and I feel privileged to pass my knowledge on to other budding musicians.”
Students are taken through Rockschool grades. These qualifications are internationally recognised and operate in 18 different countries outside the UK. The syllabuses are designed to develop a whole range of skills that reflect the realistic requirements of being a musician in today's world. Rockschool grades also have fantastic academic uses too. Grades can count towards GCSEs for college acceptance and UCAS points for people applying for university.
“Obviously grades are optional, some people like to take them, others don’t. Personally I feel using the RockSchool grades are a great tool when learning the drums. Grades can give students direction and a goal to work towards but I feel grades work best as part of a whole subject being learnt, rather than the only thing I teach students.”
PERIPATETIC TUiTION
South Coast Drum Tuition supplies peripatetic music lessons to a host of prestigious schools and colleges across Hampshire.
Along with providing professional, fun and reliable drum lessons, SCDT aim to become an integral and helpful member of the schools music department. From GCSE and Diploma performance prep to co-ordinating live events during the academic calendar.
If you'd like to talk to SCDT about providing lessons at your school, college or university please get in touch via the contact form.
PRIVATE TUiTION
Situated in Fareham, the studio is a cool, calm and inspiring environment to learn and play the drums.
Sound proofed and acoustically treated, the studio features two acoustic drum kits, an Apple Macbook Pro, iPod, click/metronome and a library of books and DVD's.
For lesson prices and availability please get in touch via the contact form.
Steve is DBS/CRB checked and up to date on all child and young persons safeguarding policies and procedures.
About Steve
About Steve
"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."
Steve has been playing (and learning) the drums for over 20 years. Steve now divides his time between a busy teaching schedule and life as a session drummer.
Having built a great reputation within the music industry, Steve has been called upon by major record labels, management companies and video directors to work on a whole host of projects from touring, recording and more recently musical directing. Since becoming a professional musician, Steve has worked with Grammy, Brit and Ivor Novello award winning Singers, Songwriters, Engineers and Producers. He's also embarked on numerous UK and European tours, TV shows, radio sessions and major festival appearances.
“I feel so privileged to have worked with such incredible talent over the years. Be it the gigs, the studios, the producers, I sometimes can’t believe I’m getting paid to do some of the amazing things I’ve been fortunate enough to experience. I love playing and teaching in equal measure. For me, they go hand in hand and, in actual fact, compliment each other. It’s great to share my experience and passion with other drummers and help them on their own journeys.”
A small selection of artists Steve has played, toured and recorded with:
Paloma Faith (Epic/RCA Records)
Foxes (Sony Records)
Iggy Azalea (Def Jam/Virgin EMI Records)
Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams, Kylie)
Ed Harcourt (Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jamie Cullum)
Paul Staveley O'Duffy (Amy Winehouse, John Barry)
Dimitri Tikovoi (Marianne Faithfull, Charlie XCX)
A small selection of TV, Radio, Festival and Venue appearances:
ITV's X Factor - Live Shows
Sky 1's 'Bring The Noise'
Reading and Leeds Festival
V Festivals
T in the Park
BBC Radio Sessions
The O2, Camden Roundhouse, Shepherds Bush Empire
Media
Media
South Coast Drum Tuition Student Showcase - Dec 2017
To celebrate another fantastic year of progression and achievement, SCDT asked a handful of students to perform and record some grade pieces. It was a fantastic day and wonderful opportunity for the students to experience the workings of a professional recording studio.
Full versions of all the students brilliant performances can be found here
Filmed, Edited and Directed by Adam Prosser - Recorded, Mixed and Engineered by Samhain Carter-Brazier
Special thanks to Matt Watson for not only his fantastic drumming, but his excellent camera work and assistance to Adam. Well done Matt!
Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Justin beiber, twenty one pilots, rihanna and chilli peppers mash-up medley.
One of the schools Steve teaches at asked if he and the schools guitar and bass teacher (Stevey Marsh) could put together a piece of music and perform it in an assembly. The idea was to play something that would get young people excited about learning an instrument. They had such a good time playing and creating the track they decided to record and film their efforts.
Filmed, Edited and Directed by Adam Prosser - Recorded, Mixed and Engineered by Guy Gyngell
Testimonials
Testimonials
"My 15 year-old son has been having lessons with Steve for the last 5 years. Steve is a brilliantly gifted drummer and teacher who inspires his students to achieve their highest potential and more! Reliable, approachable, patient, very knowledgeable and makes learning fun!! Highly recommended!" - Sally Nguyen
"Flexible, likeable, good communicator and trustworthy. Steve has taught my teenage son and my younger daughter for several years and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him as an excellent drum teacher." - Jane Dilloway
"Our son has been taught by Steve for many years and we have found him to be extremely enthusiastic and a brilliant teacher, the proof being that Archie has just passed his drumming exam with a merit. We would highly recommend Steve to anyone without hesitation." - Louise Dominy
"I've had drum lessons from Steve for over 18 months and have made great progress. He is a fantastic teacher, and lessons are always fun and interesting." - Sam Phelps
"Awesome level of teaching and professionalism that tailored to my learning style and needs. A great instructor that loves his work and loves taking people to the next level" - Matt Ward
Contact
Contact
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