Hello and thanks for checking out my profile!

After first picking up the sticks age 12, I began teaching formally at 16 and haven’t looked back since. 20 years later I've tutored hundreds of students across all ages & abilities with various institutions, drawing on my wealth of performance & recording experience.

Since graduating with a music degree from Newcastle Uni (plus a very cold year abroad studying jazz in Montréal, Canada!), I’ve toured extensively across four continents with multiple groups spanning folk to street theatre, neo-soul to noise rock, and laid down drums on numerous recordings.

What To Expect:

• A safe & inclusive space, welcoming to all backgrounds.
• Two professional drum kits, one for you, one for me.
• PA system for play-alongs.
• Bespoke lesson plans designed for your particular tastes and aims.
• An email after every lesson, documenting our learning and what to practise, plus any materials & links.

Our lessons would be guided by the idea that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach, with every student having different goals in mind and preferred ways of working. Whether you’ve got your sights set on grade 8 and beyond, or just need a space to let your hair down and play to your favourite tracks, I’ll keep my eye on the bigger picture and tailor our lessons to suit these aims.

From the very first lesson we’ll get playing to real tunes, applying your new grooves & fills in context. But as we dive deeper into the nuts & bolts of what makes a well-rounded drummer, we can explore such topics as:

• Timing & feel.
• Not just what, but HOW to practise.
• Transcribing: working out your favourite parts by ear.
• Reading the dots.
• Improvising: making it up on the spot!
• Stylistic knowledge: from jazz to indie, Afro-Cuban to drum ‘n’ bass – drumming is a great way to discover music you don’t yet know you love.
• Technique: make it easier to play what you want to play.
• Coordination: get those four limbs working in harmony, a bit like driving a car!
• Unlocking creativity to come up with your own ideas.

Of course the list is endless, so no time to lose - come get stuck in!

The Details:

Each student's circumstances are different, so I'm open to setting up a routine that works for both of us...

- TIME & FEE:  ½ hr = £24   //   45mins = £35   //   1 hr = £45

- LOCATION:  if not at my studio in the Harringay Warehouse District, I'm happy to travel to you for an additional fee (see below).

- TRAVEL FEE:  £5 per 15mins travel time (eg ½ hr = £10).

- SCHEDULE:  weekly / fortnightly / something-less-regular are all fine with me (although important to remember consistency is key to building momentum!).

Let's talk!

Drum Lessons in Haringey, North London.

• "I had drum lessons with Adam until he moved regions (I would have definitely continued them otherwise) and could not recommend him enough. Starting a new instrument, especially as an adult, felt very daunting for me but Adam instantly put me at ease and continued to do so. Adam is an extremely kind, patient and encouraging teacher who has a clear passion for teaching and music. If you’re thinking about giving the drums a go, do it and definitely work with Adam!" (Kassie, student)
• "Adam has been an amazing teacher for our very quiet daughter. She doesn’t enjoy new people, but she and Adam were chatting like old friends from the first lesson. They have so much fun in the lessons, and his range of teaching techniques is superb. He brings so much colour to the lessons, from his massive catalogue of musical genres to his drawings in her book. He has given her the confidence in her drumming to the point where she is prepared to do an exam, which was unthinkable a year ago." (Nicola, student parent)
• “I'm so grateful to Adam for the impact he's had on my son's love of playing the drums! He made learning the drums fun and engaging from the start, helping him gain confidence and improving his skills so quickly. With Adam's support, my son received a distinction in his Grade 3 exam and is excited to sit his Grade 5 exam in a few weeks, something we never thought possible so soon. A real testament to Adam's excellent teaching and encouragement. Adam's passion for music is contagious, and the range of genres covered in the lessons has greatly expanded my son's musical understanding." (Jon, student parent)

Qualifications / Credentials:

• Music BMus first class honours degree (Newcastle University, 2014).
• Registered Private Teacher status (Independent Society of Musicians, 2025).
• Music Leader training (Gateshead International Centre for Music, 2022).
• Grade 8 Drum Kit (Rockschool, 2007).

Performance Highlights:

• Royal Albert Hall (London).
• The Vortex (London).
• European Capital of Culture (Hungary / Italy).
• Fête des Lumières (France).
• Taiwan Lantern Festival.
• Cambridge / Manchester / Bristol Folk Festivals.
• Shows for Google / Dell / Mercedes / M&S / Huawei / MAC.
• 12 Points! UK representatives (Denmark).