Private Drum Tuition

Private drum tuition in London, online and in person, for students of all ages and abilities.

Whether you’re picking up sticks for the first time or refining your skills as an experienced player, Ezra offers personalised, goal-oriented lessons drawing on a decade of professional playing and teaching experience.

Ezra began teaching at Auckland Drum School in 2017, later establishing his own teaching space on Mt Eden Road, and has since brought that experience to students in London — both in person and online. Lessons are tailored to each student’s preferences, interests, and learning style, covering everything from foundational technique and reading music to fills, timing, and developing a personal sound.

Beginners start with a strong grounding in the basics — beats, technique, and reading skills, before moving on to their first song. More experienced players work on refining technique, broadening repertoire, and building the kind of musicality and reliability that translates to real playing situations, whether that’s a school band or a first paid gig.

Ezra’s ongoing work as a touring and session drummer means lessons come with genuine industry insight, not just technique — the kind of practical, professional perspective that’s hard to get from tuition alone. He is proud to share that many of his past students have gone on to excel in school bands and competitions, including winning Best Drummer at Bandquest NZ and the King’s College Band Competition.

Beginner drum lessons aim to provide a strong foundation in drumming basics. These lessons will help you develop both good habits and correct technique which will serve you well, as you progress to more advanced levels of playing.

Beginning with the basics, you will start on simple beats, proper technique and a how-to on reading drum music.

After establishing this you will enjoy learning your first song. From there you will move to more challenging rhythms, fills and songs based on you passions, strengths and weaknesses.

For students with prior experience, the first session is about finding out where you are musically — establishing your strengths and weaknesses as well as what your goals are moving forward.

Lessons will then aim to take your drumming skills to the next level, focusing on advanced techniques, rhythms, fills, improvisation, and being comfortable in a band setting.

Lessons will be tailored to your individual goals and interests, strengthening your weaknesses, improving your ability to express yourself and achieve your goals.

Single Lessons

30 Minute
Lesson

£27

Casual Rate

60 Minute
Lesson

£50

Casual Rate

Lesson Packages

5 x 30 Minute
Lessons

£23

Discounted Rate

5 x 60 Minute
Lessons

£45

Discounted Rate

More Information

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
3:00PM – 6:30pm
During school terms

One free trial lesson is available at request to all new students to see if we are a good match before committing to lessons.

You’ll need a pair of drumsticks past your first lesson, I recommend 7a or 5a sized drumsticks. A clear file folder is handy to store music sheets. If a drum kit is not available at home, I recommend using a practice pad. Even a cushion or chair are great ways to develop the first stages of co ordination before committing to a drum kit purchase.

* Fees are charged on a ’per term’ basis.

* Term lessons must be taken consecutively over the school term.

* Payment for term lessons must be made in full, and is due before the second lesson (or the date on the invoice) – Unless arranged otherwise.

* Payment for casual lessons must be made before lesson commences.

* Failure to pay on time without prior notice and agreement may result in your time slot being forfeit.

* No refunds will be given if an enrolment is cancelled after the term start date.

* Students are entitled to one catch up per term with a minimum of 24 hours notice given.

* Classes are not run on Public Holidays that fall on weekdays.

* If I am unable to teach, then I will arrange a reliever or you will be advised of cancellation of the lesson and a catch up or credit will be arranged for the missed lesson.

* Please ensure that I have your (the Guardian’s) updated email address and contact number.

* ‘Period Start & End’ on the invoice are the first and last lessons respectively for each term.

* It is a condition of your booking that you agree to these terms.