Grab your sticks, let’s do this
But if you don’t own a pair of sticks yet, no worries, you don't need any previous experience to get started. Try a taster session!
Feel the beat, get the groove
The ethos at Elephant Drums is based on unlocking creativity and enhancing the natural ability for making rhythm that is inside everyone.
At your pace, in your time
We offer flexible open courses which fit your schedule, whether you are learning just-for-fun in your spare time or studying for graded exams.
The Elephant Drums Method
Elephant Drums is a collective of professional drummers who teach creatively, not a typical "one-size-fits-all" music school. Learners receive the best of individual focussed drum tuition, together with the benefits of being part of a wider musical community.
Lessons For All Levels
Built around your goals and learning style.
Dedicated Tutors
Learn from an experienced performing drummer.
Established Since 2007
Trusted by hundreds of London drummers.
Choice And Flexibility
Studios, home lessons, or online video sessions.
One-to-One Tuition
Every session is focussed entirely on you.
Supportive Community
Connect through events and workshops.
Drum lessons are available in lots of locations:
At the studios
View the locations of the well-equipped drum teaching studios.
Lessons at home
See the areas of London we cover for at-home drum lessons.
Online by video
Drum lessons wherever you are, over the internet by video.
In unusual places...!
From film sets to festivals - find out about bespoke options.
Workshops and Events
Opportunities for drum learners to take part in group activities to complement their lessons
Tap an event name for further details, or the "View All Events" button to explore all.
Our Story
Elephant Drums began in 2007 with one small drum booth in a South London shop. Today, we’re a community of professional drummers teaching across London, united by a shared passion for helping aspiring drummers learn, play, explore and discover.
Every tutor is an active performer as well as a skilled educator. Together, we’ve taught thousands of lessons and created a supportive community where learners grow at their own pace.
In addition to 1-to-1 drum lessons, we run team building activities, group events, and the Stress Beaters program promoting community drumming for health, participation and wellbeing.
Read more: About Us
Facilities
Our fully-equipped drum studios are a creative musical environment without the feeling of being "at school". The studios are equipped with high-end drum kits and benefit from:
Great locations
Music playback
Top resources
Enthusiastic teachers
Flexible timetable
Progress reports
Taster Lesson
Levels
Drums are incredibly rewarding and fun to play. It is not as hard as you might think to get started. We'll get you playing your first drum beat during your first lesson and you'll be familiar with the drum kit in no time.
Try out an introductory lesson and save £20!
If you have played drums before but you feel the need to brush up on your skills you are in the right place. In your first lesson we'll assess where you're currently at and discuss your aims going forwards with drumming.
Take advantage of the introductory offer and save £20!
Advanced-level players can benefit from specialist drum lessons, focussing on developing technical skills, plus performance and musicality training. Ideal if you need to get back in shape after a bit of time off from drumming.
Book your introductory lesson and save £20.
Testimonials
As well as being seriously “rock and roll”(!), playing drums is hugely therapeutic. I’d thoroughly recommend anyone considering playing drums to book a lesson with Elephant Drums. A word of warning though, you’ll get hooked…….!!!
I had been thinking about taking drumming lessons for some time, and I am so pleased I finally did it. The lessons are kept interesting, the material is tailored to your skill level and interests, and it is so satisfying when you feel yourself progress.
My teacher is informative, flexible and passionate within the lessons. Its not like being at ‘school’ and having to do set tasks, we go at a pace that suits us both which makes the lessons all the more enjoyable.
I took a short course of lessons to help me prepare for a special gig. This got me working on all kinds of new techniques that really increased my skills and gave me the confidence to give a great performance at the gig.
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Drum Pass
Want a flexible course of tailored drum tuition that adapts to your aims, needs and requirements? The Drum Pass enables you to set your own path of personalised drum lessons, with heaps of added benefits.
- Simple monthly payment - only £25 per month
- Receive a huge discount on 1-to-1 lessons
- Control your schedule and budget
- Access member-only resources
- Free benefits and extras