Drum Grades and Exams
Thinking of taking Grade Exams? Here is a drummer’s guide to the syllabus options for the Drum Grades and how to get official qualifications in drumming. Drum grades are regulated qualifications and count towards UCAS points as well as being great for career development.
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Afro-Cuban Bata Rhythms
Afro-Cuban Bata Rhythms It’s time for the next in our series of drum workshops exploring the rhythms of the world. This Month: Afro-Cuban Bata Rhythms Join us for another stop on our tour of “Rhythms of the World” workshop led by Canadian drummer... Read More
World Music Day (21st June)
Join the worldwide celebration of music on June 21st!
Completely different from a typical music festival, it is open to anyone who wants to take part.
Saturday Workshops
Elephant Drums is pleased to present a new series of Saturday drumming workshops, starting on Saturday 5th November 2016. The series kicks off with a workshop exploring World Rhythms led by Canadian drummer & percussionist Adam Teixeira. World Rhythms on the drum... Read More
How much do drum lessons cost?
Drum lessons with a professional drum tutor don’t cost as much as you might think. Drum Kit lessons are normally taught one-to-one.
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Student discount for the London Drum Show at Olympia
The London Drum Show is one of the drumming highlights of the year for drummers and music enthusiasts. This year the Drum Show takes place at Olympia in London on the weekend of the 12th – 13th November. Drum students and Drum Pass members can receive a discount... Read More
Drum clinics, Drumming workshops and Drummer events
Going to drum events, drumming workshops and clinics with established drummers is a great way to learn new tips and tricks on the drums. Here are the answers to the most frequently-asked questions…
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Evening workshops
Elephant Drums presents a new series of evening drumming workshops, starting on Thursday 19 November 2015. The series kicks off with a workshop exploring World Rhythms led by Canadian jazz/world drummer Adam Teixeira. Adam Teixeira is a drummer/percussionist from... Read More
How long will it take to learn to play drums?
Many new drum students ask this common question a few weeks into their lessons: “How long will it take me to learn the drums?” The answer depends on what you aim to get out of drumming. If you only want to get to grips with the basics and a few songs it might take a... Read More
Drumming Lessons as a Gift
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