Tuition

In January of 2002, Andy began teaching drums in a local music teaching facility in Aberdeen City and nine months later, he left to set up his own private teaching business, also in Aberdeen.

He offers private tuition to students of all ages and gender (current list spanning from the ages of 7 to 45) and at all levels of ability.

Some of his students had never even picked up a drum stick before whilst some others had been playing for a few years but were looking for a new direction.

Many of these students are still on Andy's books today.

Andy's studio is equipped with a high tech Electronic drum kit with mesh heads, allowing for a real drum sound and feel without all the 'noisy acoustic' drawbacks that go along with acoustic drum kits.

It is all linked up to a cd player, a metronome and a set of headphones, giving the student a choice of working on great timing or simply playing along to their favourite music.

As well as the electronic kit, there is also a full set of practice pads for those looking to brush up on their rudiments etc, a double bass drum pedal for those who want to work on double bass technique and a pc equipped with a dvd player for those who are looking to analyze their favourite drumming dvds.

All lessons are on a one-to-one basis for 1/2 an hour at a time (although 1 hour sessions can be arranged if preferred), subject to availability.

Andy feels that in a market where 'Drum Tuition' is finally becoming more widely available, compared with just a few years ago, that his students can expect to receive expert tuition at very competitive rates with the added advantage of having guidance from a drummer with over twenty years playing experience, all within a very relaxed environment.

Whether you're interested in being taken through music grades, improving your timing or technique or just having some fun, Andy will pace each lesson to suit you.

Student Gallery

Please click the thumbnails below to see images of students being taught in Andy's studio:

Building up speed	Following Andy's lead		Good technique	Playing to music
Using books		Good feel	Studio setup	Executing fills
Good concentration	Grooving	Keep eye on profile	Using the kit	Using a metronome
			Finger Control	Finger Control

Contact

If you are interested in finding out more about having private drum lessons with Andy, please click here to contact him.