Learn to play military or orchestral side drum!

If you've ever fancied learning to play military or marching snare drum, Amber Valley Drum School is the place for you! We are one of the few drum tuition studios that offer tuition in rudimental snare drumming, and we welcome students of all ages and abilities, from beginners upwards. You can learn snare drum rudiments, the very building blocks of this style of drumming, and all the techniques that you will need to join a marching band.

Our instructor, David, is a very experienced player, and has performed with marching bands at many of the biggest military tattoos in Europe. He is an experienced tutor too, having taught not only individuals who wish to learn military snare drum but has also coached drum lines and cadet bands. Tuition will be tailor made to suit your own drumming preferences, be it traditional marching band drumming, rudimental drumming, or drum corps. The techniques we learn on practice pads are also very useful for kit drummers looking to expand their musical vocabulary.

Learn Snare Drum Online!
For those prospective students further afield, why not study snare drum online via weekly skype lessons? No matter where in the UK you are, if you've got internet connection, and a practice pad then we can help you improve your drumming!
Ideal for marching band, concert band and cadet drummers looking to improve technique as well as explore new repertoire.
All notes and music will be emailed to you before the lesson, and tuition is tailored to your own requirements... maybe you want to work on building up your snare drum rudiments? Learn a few new pieces? Work on snare drum graded exams?
Please drop me a line to discuss how we can help take your snare drum playing to a new level! 

Lessons take place at our main teaching studio, just off the A610 at Aldercar, within easy distance of both Nottingham and Derby,
and we also have limited spaces at our Nottingham City Centre studio.
​ Lessons are one-on-one and cost £14 for half an hour, or £26 for an hour.
Call us on 01773 715870 to book or check availability.
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