Welcome to the DrumBeats web site which provides an introduction to my work with schools in and around Oxford and a useful central location for existing students and parents to pick up and request information.
Read about how DrumBeats started here
DrumBeats Easter Holiday Music Comp Sessions sound great!
Thank you to all students who attended the sessions.
Shoot across to the listening and download page here to see what these students produced in just an hour of lessons and recording....not bad really!
Shoot across to the listening and download page here to see what these students produced in just an hour of lessons and recording....not bad really!
DrumBeats already runs its popular Summer Rock School and has run weekly Rock Schools too. Now, we can provide one-off group /band mentoring, helping get your groups of friends or serious musicians together and make music!
We've already run several short sessions in and around Oxford.
Think this might be for you, check further info here
We've already run several short sessions in and around Oxford.
Think this might be for you, check further info here
DrumBeats Summer Rock School 'awesome' & enjoyed by all!
Yes, that's a comment from one of the guitarists from this summer's sessions!
The groups tackled a mix of covers & created their own song too. A huge amount of effort was put in & we even managed to get a 'live' take of the original too. Look out for more info on future RockSchools & listen to the 'live' track here
Drums! My recommended iphone/ipod drum app
Developed by Ifantastic, this is the favourite drum app for me. It sounds good, has little delay on tapping the pads & has a choice of 3 kits. Plus, you can drum along to your favourite itunes songs too! A review can be found here or go straight to the Itunes Store.
Got to be 'The Total Rock Drummer' by Mike Michalkow. This starts you on note reading, takes you through note values & then takes you on a rollercoaster ride of all the popular music genres and their associated rhythms & fills. A great book to have in your library. Cost approx £12
