Name: Carl's Drum Lessons
Telephone: 07733 451693

Private tuition

The best way to improve your drum skills is expert tuition and plenty of time at the practice pad between sessions.

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Teaching in schools

I currently teach drums at Sprowston Primary School. And I’m looking to extend contacts with other local schools.

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Drum lesson FAQs

I offer drum lessons in 30 minute and 45 minute sessions. This includes warm-up and warm down, 1:1 instruction and plenty of focussed time improving technique, stamina and speed behind the kit.

All studio lessons take place at my home studio in Norwich which I have designed to be a relaxed and professional environment perfect for drum coaching. Lessons here can be taught in person or online and, if you live in Norwich or Sprowston and own a drum kit, I’m also happy to teach you in your own home.

Everything you need to participate in the lesson will be available at the studio. But if you have a particular pair of sticks you prefer by all means bring them along.

I have worked for the Voice Cloud project, providing creative singing and percussion workshops for disabled adults with learning difficulties. I can tailor lessons to suit the requirements of the student.

For specialised lessons that require wheelchair access, I can offer lessons from Earth Studio. All practice rooms at Earth Studios are fully accessible on the ground floor, however the bathroom is located upstairs. There is an accessible ground floor bathroom in the gym next door that the owners are happy for musicians with limited mobility to use.

Carl's home studio

I've recently created a dedicated space for drumming and drum lessons in my own house. It's an extra option for a teaching space and students are welcome to have lessons here.

Drum lessons for drummers of all abilities

For those who want to follow a formal programme, I teach from the Rock School and Drumsense Books. However, if the student requires lessons based more on the practical side of things rather than reading music this is also something I can cater for.

Lessons for novice drummers

For complete beginners, we’ll start with the basics: the first lesson will be learning how to hold the drumsticks correctly and learning how to play a basic rock beat with an introduction to drum notation.

As the student grows in confidence, I’ll explain more of the basic drum patterns and grooves to help them understand the basics more clearly by being able to read it as they play it, one bar at a time.

Lessons for intermediate drummers

For drummers who have already mastered the basics, I will help them to achieve a higher level of drumming ability. I approach teaching in a more coaching style: working on technique, stick control exercises, rudiments, speed, drum fills, stamina and endurance.

Whilst perfecting these techniques, I’ll also introduce concepts that are essential for improvising musically around the drum kit and, most importantly, getting grooves tight and flowing.

Lessons for advanced drummers

I say you never stop learning when it comes to playing the drums, and I have been playing for over 30 years! For experienced musicians, I will focus more on the improvisations of Jazz drumming and the musicality of percussion.

For drummers already out there playing in bands, the experience can have a lasting impact on the whole body. So we’ll work on tension reducing and core strengthening techniques that will keep you in the game.

Drum lesson prices

30 minute session: £20.00
45 minute session: £28.00

Offer:

First lesson half price!
30 minute lesson for just £10!

Reviews

"I started learning with Carl to dig myself out of the classic rut that drummers get stuck in where they only play what they know and don’t develop their skills regarding rudiments and different genres. Carl opened my eyes to a variety of different sticking patterns, techniques, genres and fills. I couldn’t recommend anyone more than this absolute legend.

Thanks to Carl I developed as a drummer and a musician. This led me to partake in a successful band and tour the country and support some mega artists. Lessons with this gentleman helped me take drumming from a hobby, to a career before covid. 10/10 would definitely recommend no matter what age/experience! I’ll definitely be getting in touch myself for some refresher courses!"

Connor Hirsh

"I have known Carl for a while and he is a great teacher with knowledge about grooves and technique and his knowledge of rudiments and exercises to apply them to groove playing is great

I can definitely say that he is a great tutor that will be able to help and guide you through your teaching to get you to the next level!

Book your lesson and get the Carl Doggett experience!"

Derrick Mckenzie Jamiroquai Drummer

"If you want to learn drums, I would highly recommend Carl, I had tried to teach myself drums online but lost motivation and ultimately stopped playing. Carl discussed with me my goals and musical influences too tailer the lessons to me, the first lesson was stripped back to the basics and after every lesson I can see myself improving. The environment is very relaxing, and you can see Carl's passion and skill on the drums, after only 10 lessons I was playing confidently with my brother and writing songs."

Charlie Fuller

"My 12 year old daughter showed an interest in playing drums. We discovered Carl and she's been having lessons for a few weeks now and absolutely loving it. She said Carl is patient and friendly and we can see her enjoyment and learning progressing. He's always been helpful, friendly and gave us advice when at a loss looking for a kit.

I'd absolutely recommend Carl he's fab at what he does and you wouldn't go wrong if looking for a lessons!"

Kirsty King

Get in Touch

To arrange drum lessons, get in touch. You can call me on 07733 451693,
email contact@carlsdrumlessons.co.uk or fill out the enquiry form below and I’ll contact you to schedule a time and date for your first lesson:

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