Professional
Drum Lessons
Learn to play drums with professional drummer, teacher and author Dave 'Nato' Hazlewood. Beginners of all ages welcome as well as existing players with specific goals. Fully structured syllabus or ad-hoc studies in technique & ergonomics, theory, stage craft etc.
Drum lessons here in my own soundproof Drum Lounge
in Guestling Thorn or home visits within the local area
LESSON PRICING
Lessons at the Drum Lounge in Guestling Thorn
40 or 60 minute lessons in a fully soundproof and sound treated drum studio.
Parking is available in lay-by opposite or on driveway (when available).
Bus stop is only a few meters away linking Hastings/Rye/Winchelsea etc
One-on-one Drum Lessons
40 mins: £30
60 mins: £40
Half Price Trial Lesson
Pay just £20 for a 60 minute trial lesson
Pre-Pay Discount
Save 5% by paying in advance for 10 lessons
Cancellation Fee
Any lesson cancelled for any reason with less than 48 hours notice must be paid for in full
Yew Tree Cottage,
1 The Thorn,
Guestling Thorn,
TN35 4LU
Home Visit Drum Lessons
40 or 60 minute lessons in the comfort of your own home
Prices include travel
Learn drum kit, snare drum, theory or technique
One-on-one Drum Lessons
Zone A, 40 mins: £30
Zone A, 60 mins: £40
Zone B, 60 mins: £45
Half Price Trial Lesson
Pay just £20 for a 60 minute trial lesson
Pre-Pay Discount
Save 5% by paying in advance for 10 lessons
Cancellation Fee
Any lesson cancelled for any reason with less than 48 hours notice must be paid for in full
DON'T HAVE A DRUM KIT OR WORRIED ABOUT NOISE?
I also offer advice on buying drums and volume control. I can also teach just snare drum, drum music theory and/or technique on virtually silent pads. Contact me to book a free consultation.
ABOUT LESSONS
Lessons for all ages & abilities
Playing drums can be a hobby, a passion or even a career choice for students so it is important to work together and pitch lessons correctly to make sure their aims are met.
I use my own Backbone Drums syllabus to structure lessons for those that want a full grounding in playing drums, but can adapt lessons to suit more experienced players that have specific goals in mind.
Please drop me a line to discuss your needs!
Lessons delivered using
Books
Series of books covering all aspects of co-ordination, technique, theory, styles and much more.
Music
Vast array of drumless backing tracks to practice all exercises from all books.
Structure
Progress goals with full achievement tracking and lesson plans to structure lessons.
ABOUT ME
Dave 'Nato' Hazlewood - Drummer, Teacher & Author
Having started playing drums at the age of 8, I haven't stopped! From pubs and clubs to large international festival stages, I have gigged and toured for over 30 years all over the world with lots of bands and recorded with just as many.
I started teaching after completing a full time course at London's Drumtech music college in 2002 and subsequently went on to set up and establish my own music school based in Tunbridge Wells, now called Tunbridge Wells School of Music.
I have taught thousands of students and many new drum teachers and in 2010, I published a full Drum Teaching syllabus called Backbone Drums which is now used by teachers and schools all over the UK.
Having sold my music school in 2022, I relocated to Guestling Thorn, where I now offer mobile drum lessons in schools, studios and student's homes while still playing and recording for several bands.
Visit my full artist website
to find out more
Click here to see my
latest music video
TESTIMONIALS
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Catherine
Mum of student
When my, then 9 year-old, son expressed an interest in learning drums I obviously needed to find him a teacher and without a musical bone in my body, it would be a leap of faith!
Eight years on, that interest has been nurtured and developed thanks to the skill, passion and encouragement from Dave.
David
Adult Student
At the same time as following the syllabus, I also get the opportunity to explore my musical interests. I have the structure that I need as a beginner, and the freedom to explore when I want it. I find this combination has been really helpful in maintaining my motivation as I've got further into the lessons.
Mike
Teaching Student
The teaching programme is a very well thought out journey suitable for complete beginners through to an advanced level of playing. There is opportunity to learn all about reading music but also an emphasis on live playing with the use of backing tracks. I think Dave has every base covered.