Do you represent a charity, good cause or company based in London? Elephant Drums gives away a number of free drum lessons per year to benefit worthy causes and to help raise money for local charities. These lessons are usually donated in the form of a gift voucher... Read More
Looking for that special gift? Something a bit ‘different’? Do you have a partner, relative or friend that has “always wanted to play the drums”? Perhaps it’s someone that used to play drums but hasn’t had the chance to pick up... Read More
If you have ever searched for drum music online you will have come across two formats for transcriptions: music notation and drum tab. Notation involves notes placed on a stave, like this: Example 1 Drum tab (short for ‘tablature’) looks like this: Example... Read More
On Saturday 25 October we are joined by drummer Robert Castelli (The Boom Quartet) for a special workshop on Groove & Independence. It’s suitable for all levels and ages – find out more here: Boom! Robert Castelli – October 2014 More info / Book... Read More
The biggest drumming event of the year is nearly here. We’ve got a promotion code for cheaper advance tickets (details below). The London Drum Show is back, and for the first time it will be spread over 2 floors of the Olympia Conference Centre. It promises to... Read More
TV companies, advertising agencies and film production companies sometimes require drummers for drumming roles in their productions. Drummer jobs in films, TV and adverts Here at Elephant Drums we mainly teach private lessons and run workshops, but we have been known... Read More
This is the third part in our occasional series of guides to live music venues in London. Previously we covered music venues in Camden Town and Brixton. Read the previous articles here: Part 1: Camden Part 2: Brixton In part 3, we head to London’s trendy east to... Read More
Christmas is coming, Let's get drumming! Christmas gift ideas for drummers Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords-a-leaping… Yes, it’s that time of year where we put our thinking caps on and work out what we’re going to buy our... Read More
Looking for a job as drum teacher? We get a heap of enquiries from drummers and students asking for information about getting a job as a drum teacher. We compiled this article containing tips, advice, help and useful links related to finding jobs as a drum teacher.... Read More
We’re hitting Olympia in October and going to the London Drum Show – the ultimate event for drummers (and drumming enthusiasts). London Drum Show If you’re having lessons at Elephant Drums you get discounted entry to the London Drum Show. See below... Read More
We’ve compiled a set of useful resources for drummers and would-be drum students wanting to find out about drum lessons in London. There are many options to choose from and London is full of great drummers, teachers and courses. This guide is intended to help... Read More
One of the best ways to develop musical skills is to play in a band with other musicians. That’s why we created the JamSocial events which have been really popular across London. The events attract drummers, guitarists, bassists, vocalists and other musicians... Read More
