Drum practice studios and rehearsal spaces in London

Find drum studios, rehearsal rooms, and music spaces offering drummers a place to practice drums.

About this guide

This guide contains details of drum practice rooms and rehearsal rooms in London.

We are expanding this online guide all the time, and we provide a full version to Drum Pass Members which contains details of many additional private drum practice spaces available for people having drum lessons.

This online version of the guide contains a limited number of studios who wanted to list their details publicly for all to see. For access to details about the additional drum practice rooms who don’t advertise solo drummer sessions publicly, please get in touch about starting drum lessons.
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None of the studios have paid to feature in this guide, we do not endorse any of the studios, the guide is for information purposes only, the studios are responsible for the accuracy of their listing.

Note to studio owners – if you have a drum practice space you would like to list on this page, please submit your details below.

Kluster Rooms

The Miller

Pirate Studios

The Engine Rooms

Mill Hill Music Complex

Arch Studios

Fiddler's Elbow Drum Room

Bonafide Studio

Vine Yard Studios

Alaska Studio

Dalston Studios

London Drum Studio

Dalston Rehearsal Studio

Mansion House Studio

Pirate Studios

Pirate Studios

Pirate Studios

Pirate Studios

Pirate Studios

Pirate Studios

Pirate Studios

Pirate Studios

Equipment Categories A-E

We’ve asked each studio to specify what equipment is included in their drum studio rental price, and what is excluded. This is so you know whether the fee includes hiring breakables, or if those need to be hired separately.

A) Full kit (including breakables) available at no extra cost.

B) Basic kit available at no extra cost (drummer must bring own breakables).

C) Basic kit included in the price and breakables are available for hire at additional cost.

D) There is no drum kit at the studio (drummer must bring everything).

E) Drum kit and breakables available for hire at additional cost.

Definitions

“Breakables” – at drum practice studios this normally means cymbals. In some cases it can mean cymbals, snare drum and kick drum pedal.

“PA” – a PA System can be used to play music through speakers. Most practice rooms have a PA system with a cable for connecting your phone / device to play your music.

“Peak / Off-Peak” – Some studios charge a different rate for Peak times (usually after 6pm Mon-Fri and at weekends) than at Off-Peak times. See the listings for details.

Kit and Breakables A
Kit and Breakables B
Kit and Breakables C
Kit and Breakables D
Kit and Breakables E

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London Drum Studio, Hackney E8

Studio Name: London Drum Studio
Website Link: https://londondrumstudio.com/
Postcode: E8 4EW
Booking Method(s): Online Booking
Link to Online Booking:
londondrumstudio.com/index.php/non-members-2018/

This studio charges a different rate for peak times and off-peak times.

Drummer Rate Details:
Anytime
£6 per hour (when you book 8 hours in a 4 week period / 2 hours per week)
Off-Peak
£7 per hour Mon to Fri between 8am – 6pm
Peak
£8.50 per hour evenings 6pm – 10pm and weekends 10am-10pm

Minimum Hours? No minimum booking (means the solo drummer can book per hour).
Drum Kit / Breakables: A) Full kit (including breakables) available at no extra cost.

Additional details / Info:
Online bookings can be made on the website or the mobile app (android and iOS). The first booking drummers must upload ID (passport or driving license).
Vic Firth drum sticks also for sale at £12 per pair. Must be purchased via website or mobile app.

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: 50% discount on first booking per customer
Special Offer Details: You must quote the exclusive offer code which is found in your Members Pack, or ask your tutor for an exclusive offer code to take 50% off your first booking.

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Pirate (various London locations)

Studio Name: Pirate
Website Link: www.pirate.com
Postcode: Multiple locations
Booking Method(s): Online Booking
Link to Online Booking: book.pirate.com

This studio charges a different rate for peak times and off-peak times.

Room type – Classic Studio
Equipment included – Drums, PA, guitar amp, bass amp, 2 x mics
Price – £8.50-£12.50 an hour

Minimum Hours? No minimum booking (means the solo drummer can book per hour).
Drum Kit / Breakables: B) Basic kit available at no extra cost (drummer must bring own breakables).

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: £10 free credit when you sign up
Special Offer Details: Use the promo code which is found in your Members Pack, or ask your tutor to give you the promo code

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Kluster Rooms, Limehouse E1

Studio Name: Kluster Rooms
Website Link: www.klusterrooms.com
Postcode: E1W 3HB
Booking Method(s): Email
Email Address: Klusterrooms@gmail.com

Solo drummer rates are the same at any time of day, on any day of the week.
Solo Drummer Rate: £10
Minimum Hours? No minimum booking (means the solo drummer can book per hour).
Drum Kit / Breakables: B) Basic kit available at no extra cost (drummer must bring own breakables).

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: Book 2 hours, get the 3rd hour free
Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Dalston Rehearsal Studio, N16

Studio Name: Dalston Rehearsal Studio
Website Link: www.dalstonrehearsalstudio.co.uk
Postcode: N16 8AD
Booking Method(s): Telephone, Email, Online Booking
Phone Number: 0207 689 9978
Email Address: booking@dalstonrehearsalstudio.co.uk
Link to Online Booking: dalstonrehearsalstudio.skedda.com/booking

Solo drummer rates are the same at any time of day, on any day of the week.
Solo Drummer Rate: £12.50
Minimum Hours? 2
Drum Kit / Breakables: A) Full kit (including breakables) available at no extra cost.

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: 10% discount off solo prices
Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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The Miller, London Bridge, SE1

Studio Name: The Miller
Website Link: www.themiller.co.uk
Postcode: SE1 3SS
Booking Method(s): Telephone
Phone Number: 02074072690
Email Address: mail@themiller.co.uk

Solo drummer rates are the same at any time of day, on any day of the week.
Solo Drummer Rate: £10
Drum Kit / Breakables: B) Basic kit available at no extra cost (drummer must bring own breakables).
Additional details / Info: Studio has a snare but not cymbals

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: 10% discount off solo prices
Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Arch Studios, Hammersmith W6

Studio Name: Arch Studios
Website Link: http://www.archstudios.co.uk
Postcode: W6 0XT
Booking Method(s): Telephone or Email
Phone Number: 02087471116
Email Address: info@archstudios.co.uk

This studio charges a different rate for peak times and off-peak times.
Drummer Rate Details:
£5 – 11-6pm Mon-Fri
£8 – After 6pm & weekends
Minimum Hours? No minimum booking (means the solo drummer can book per hour).
Drum Kit / Breakables: A) Full kit (including breakables) available at no extra cost.

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: £1 discount for Drum Pass card holders
Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Mill Hill Music Complex, NW7

Studio Name: Mill Hill Music Complex
Website Link: http://www.millhillmusiccomplex.co.uk
Postcode: NW7 2AJ
Booking Method(s): Telephone or Online
Phone Number: 020 8906 9991

Solo drummer rates are the same at any time of day, on any day of the week.
Solo Drummer Rate: from £5 per hour (depends on studio size)
Minimum Hours? No minimum booking (means the solo drummer can book per hour).
Drum Kit / Breakables: A) Full kit (including breakables) available at no extra cost.
Additional details / Info: PA and click track, CD player/I Pod docking included in room hire.

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: £3.50 per hour, plus Cymbals/Snare hire included at no extra cost
Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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The Engine Rooms, Mile End E3

Studio Name: The Engine Rooms
Website Link: http://www.engineroomsstudios.com
Postcode: E3 4UR
Booking Method(s): Telephone
Phone Number: 020 8981 0435

This studio charges a different rate for peak times and off-peak times.
Drummer Rate Details:
£8 per hour
Minimum Hours? No minimum booking (means the solo drummer can book per hour).
Drum Kit / Breakables: C) Basic kit included in the price and breakables are available for hire at additional cost.
Additional details / Info: All our kits come with everything you need excluding cymbals. Cymbals are available for hire.

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: 10% student discount
Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Fiddler's Elbow Drum Room, Camden NW5

Studio Name: Fiddler’s Elbow Drum Room
Website Link: http://www.thefiddlerselbow.co.uk
Postcode: NW5 3HS
Booking Method(s): Telephone
Phone Number: 02074853269

Solo drummer rates are the same at any time of day, on any day of the week.
Solo Drummer Rate: £5 per hour
Minimum Hours? No minimum booking (means the solo drummer can book per hour).
Drum Kit / Breakables: A) Full kit (including breakables) available at no extra cost.

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: Book 5 sessions, get 6th Free
Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Bonafide Studio, Muswell Hill N10

Studio Name: Bonafide Studio
Website Link: http://www.bonafidestudio.co.uk
Postcode: N10 3QX
Booking Method(s): Email, Telephone
Email Address: info@bonafidestudio.co.uk
Phone Number: 020 8883 9641

This studio charges a different rate for peak times and off-peak times.
Solo Drummer Rate: £6 per hour before 6pm Mon-Fri, £8.50 per hour after 6pm Mon-Fri and at weekends.
Minimum Hours? No minimum booking (means the solo drummer can book per hour).
Drum Kit / Breakables: C) Basic kit included in the price and breakables are available for hire at additional cost.
Additional details / Info: Cymbals available for hire for £3 extra.

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: Practice time is only £5 per hour at all times (including evenings and weekends) for Drum Pass card holders.

Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Vine Yard Studios, Southwark SE1

Studio Name: Vine Yard Studios
Website Link: www.vineyardstudios.co.uk
Postcode: SE1 1QL
Booking Method(s): Telephone, Email
Phone Number: 02074071771
Email Address: info@vineyardstudios.co.uk

This studio charges a different rate for peak times and off-peak times.
Drummer Rate Details: Solo Drum Rehearsal slots are only available weekdays before 6pm @ the reduced rate of £12.50 per hour.
Minimum Hours? 2
Drum Kit / Breakables: C) Basic kit included in the price and breakables are available for hire at additional cost.

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: Cymbals/Snare hire included free

Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Dalston Studios, London N16

Studio Name: Dalston Studios
Website Link: www.dalstonstudios.com
Postcode: N16 8JH
Booking Method(s): Telephone, Email, Online Booking
Phone Number: 07865059469
Email Address: info@dalstonstudios.com
Link to Online Booking: http://www.dalstonstudios.com/select-dates/

Drummer Rate Details:
£8 p/h off peak, £10.80 p/h peak
Peak time is Mon-Fri after 6pm and all day at weekends.
Minimum Hours? No minimum booking (means the solo drummer can book per hour).
Drum Kit / Breakables: C) Basic kit included in the price and breakables are available for hire at additional cost.
Additional details / Info: Snare drum provided with the kit
Cymbals available for hire £3 p/h

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: Cymbals hire included free (instead of £3 p/h).
20% discount for Regulars and Block Bookings.

Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Mansion House Studio, Brixton SW9

Studio Name: Mansion House Studio
Website Link: www.facebook.com/MansionHouseSW9
Postcode: SW9 8AA
Booking Method(s): Email
Email Address: mansionhousestudios@gmail.com

Peak vs Off-peak? Solo drummer rates are the same at any time of day, on any day of the week.
Solo Drummer Rate: £12 per hour
Minimum Hours? 2
Drum Kit / Breakables: E) Drum kit available for hire at additional cost.

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: 10% discount off solo prices

Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

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Alaska Studio, Waterloo SE1

Studio Name: Alaska Studio
Website Link: www.alaskastreetstudio.co.uk
Postcode: SE1 8XE
Booking Method(s): Telephone
Phone Number: 0207 928 7440

Drummer Rate Details: £9 p/hr off-peak, anytime from 11am-7pm Monday-Friday.
Minimum Hours? No minimum booking (means the solo drummer can book per hour).
At other times:
Peak times are 4 hour sessions only. Weekday evenings (7pm-11pm) = £74.00
Weekends (10am-2pm or 2.30pm-6.30pm) = £59.00

Drum Kit / Breakables: C) Basic kit included in the price and breakables are available for hire at additional cost.
Additional details / Info: For solo drummers, we supply drum kit hire for free – this includes kit, snare, kick pedal, clutch and felts. Please bring your own cymbals or additional cost to hire.

Exclusive deal for DRUM PASS holders: 10% discount off solo prices

Special Offer Details: just show your Drum Pass card

This practice studio offers a discount to DRUM PASS subscribers.

Notes for drummers:

USING DRUM PRACTICE STUDIOS

Normally rehearsal studios are booked by bands (i.e. 4 or 5+ people) and it usually costs upwards of £50 per rehearsal. All rehearsal studios usually have a minimum booking duration for each session (e.g. 3 or 4 hours minimum) and they don’t normally publish an “hourly rate” as such. Split between 4 or more people having a 4 hour band practice it works out affordably, but for a single drummer it’s not.

SOLO DRUMMER RATES

Most of the studios that have agreed to participate in the solo drummer scheme have said that solo drummers can book by the hour, rather than the usual 3 or 4 hour minimum. If you are submitting a studio for inclusion on our website please make a note if there is a minimum duration condition attached to the solo drummer rate.

Prices can change in future, so you’ll receive a link to amend the listing details. We’ll include a note to all visitors that studios reserve the right to change their solo drummer rate in future.

If rehearsing with a full band, the normal full studio rehearsal prices will apply.

WHY IS IT SO MUCH CHEAPER THAN REHEARSALS WITH A BAND?

For a start, solo drummers would be looking at an hourly rate whereas most of prices quoted for band rehearsals are for 3+ hours minimum duration. But the main reason it’s cheaper is because as a solo musician you are likely to be a lot more flexible than 4 or 5 people could ever be – maybe you’ll fill in an hour or two of studio ‘downtime’ fitting in between the studio’s band bookings.

Most studios have a range of different sized rooms for which they normally charge a range of different prices (larger rooms for larger bands). However, as a solo drummer it doesn’t matter if they put you in the smallest room or the largest – so it means that sometimes you might end up in a studio’s most expensive band room but on the solo drummer rate. From the studio’s perspective it’s obviously better they have someone in and using the space rather than no one in at all.

Drum lessons in London

Elephant Drums is based in London, UK. We do private one-to-one drum tuition at our teaching studios. We also maintain an active events diary of drum clinics, workshops and masterclasses throughout the year.

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Drum lessons in London

Elephant Drums is based in London, UK. We do private one-to-one drum tuition at our teaching studios. We also maintain an active events diary of drum clinics, workshops and masterclasses throughout the year.

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