Tuition
David Harkness
Available: Saturday
David is an experienced jazz drummer offering lessons in jazz and beyond – covering drum set technique, snare drum, reading, listening skills, and much more. He teaches students of all levels and ages, from complete beginners to advanced players.
He has studied with world-class drummers including Gregory Hutchinson, Ari Hoenig, Steve Lyman, and Carl Allen, and brings their insights directly into his teaching. David also performs regularly at leading London venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, the Vortex, and the 606, and is a familiar face playing in the house band at London’s top jam sessions.
Lessons with David focus on core areas such as sound, time, feel, touch, independence, rhythmic vocabulary, technique, theory, and creativity. Every lesson is tailored to the student’s goals – whether you’re aiming for conservatoire entry, fluency across styles, or simply want to develop your drumming, David provides clear guidance in a relaxed and constructive environment.
£45.00 per hour
£23.00 per 1/2 hour
Drago
Available: Thursday, Friday
F Drago has participated actively in music groups, performing on stage, recording in numerous studios from Brazil - USA - UK.
His teaching career began in 1992. He graduated from the Percussion Institute of Technology in 1996.
Felipe has taught at many prestigious places such as Eubanks Conservatory of Music and Arts where he became the Percussion Department Director and in 2003 he was the Drums and Percussion Department Director at Voice Musical Centre (www.voice.art.br), Sao Paulo, Brazil.
During this time Felipe has developed his own teaching methods, using Accelerative Learning Techniques, and has written two books called Play The Drums and has also been a active collaborator of the magazine Modern Drummer (Brazil) from 2004 until 2012.
£45.00 per hour
£23.00 per 1/2 hour
Felipe Amorim
Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Felipe is a pro drummer and tutor based in London. A working musician for 15 years, he's done more than 700 live performances and several recording for albums, TV shows and soundtracks. He skillfully teaches drummers of all ages and abilities.
£45.00 per hour
£23.00 per 1/2 hour
Practice
Soundproofed Practice Room
Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
New Professionally Soundproofed Room:
Yamaha Stage Custom 10”, 12”, 14” floor tom, 20” bass drum (well maintained)
Professional 14” x 6.5 Snare drum.
Hardware Set and Throne.
Professional Cast Cymbals – Hi-hats, 2 x Crashes and Ride cymbal.
Monitor System to plug and Play along to.
Please Ring: 0207 228 1000
Multiple Hours are charged at £9 per hour
£10.00 per hour