web: www.drum-
‘DrumBeats’ is a convenient ‘unofficial’ company name for my drum tutoring work both privately and with primary & secondary schools in and around Oxford. It is a useful ‘umbrella’ for the current offerings of ‘rhythm in music’ and, hopefully, provides a memorable website address too!
My name is Nigel Ralf and I developed the idea for drumming and rhythm tuition in
the primary school sector after my son and a few of his friends at St Ebbes Primary
in Oxford asked me to get them started with drumming. I was at a turning point in
career, had experience of private teaching and years of drumming experience and enthusiasm,
so decided to give it a go!
It turned out to be great fun for all -
After this first trial course, I received great help and encouragement from family,
friends and teachers from local Oxfordshire schools of St Ebbes, St Mary & John and
Beckley, who were all very keen to see a general introductory course started at their
school.
That’s how it started and I haven’t looked back!
DrumBeats has now grown to include tutoring in electric guitar and I have added two
tutors to facilitate expansion -
Rhythm in music is great fun:
clap your hands, bang a drum or play a rhythm on the drum kit!
