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Online Drums Tutors for Grades 1-3
Maybe practice is becoming a chore, or the jump to the next grade feels daunting. You see your child's enthusiasm starting to fade, but you're not sure how to help them get past the sticking point.
Even when you can't teach the paradiddles yourself, you can still help. Our Tutor Finder asks a few simple questions about your child and what they need. We then find a specialist drums tutor who can help them make sense of the music, and get that spark back.
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From keeping time to finding their rhythm
The right tutor doesn't just teach technique; they build confidence. They help your child understand not just *what* to play, but *how* to practise, turning frustration into progress.
Soon, you'll see a child who enjoys their practice time and feels proud of the new skills they're learning. Passing their grades becomes a natural next step, rather than a source of stress, building a strong foundation for their musical future.
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Matched to the right drums tutor, without the guesswork
Our Tutor Finder asks the questions you might not know to ask. We look at the specific grade, your child’s goals, and how they learn best to recommend a small, hand-picked shortlist of tutors we’d genuinely back for them.
Every tutor we recommend is an experienced musician and a skilled teacher. They've passed a rigorous selection process – only 1 in 8 applicants are accepted. They know how to make lessons engaging and can adapt their approach to your child.
If the first session doesn’t feel quite right, our First Lesson Guarantee means we’ll find another tutor at no extra charge. We handle the process so you can be sure you've found the right fit.
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4 Drums Grade 1-3 tutors:
£26/hr
5.0
Mariel M
Professional Drums Lesson
My name is Mariel, I started playing drums at the age of 12. For more than 10 years, I've been teaching and playingdrums in different range of styles: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Latin, Funk, Soul.-I have been recording, performing and touring around UK, Europe and South America.-Drumming is a great workout for your brain and actually can make you smarter because when you drum you access your entire brain. Research shows that the physical transmission of rhythmic energy to the brain actually synchronizes the left and right hemispheresAll lessons are organized and guaranteed to help you improve your drumming...
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£24/hr
4.9
Charlie N
Drums Tutor
Hi, my name is Charlie. I would love for you to choose me, as your "Drum Tutor".I am a very experienced, accomplished drummer, as well as aprofessional private drum tutor. I am formally trained as a jazz drummer, however, I am well exercised in different genres of music.EXPERIENCE: Through my 45 years of experience, I have; travelled the world, encountered and also played with some famous musicians such as; Sugar Blue world famous American blues player who I toured with across Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia. For 15 years of my life, that I spent in Budapest, I have taught many students, and also...
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£30/hr
5.0
Izzy O
Eccentric Drums Teacher/Tutor
I am a passionate and versatile tutor with a First-Class BA (Hons) in Professional Musical Theatre and Dance from Bird College, and extensive experience performing and teaching in a variety of styles. I offer tuition in Tap, Ballet Singing, and Drums, drawing on years of professional stage experience to make lessons engaging, creative, and tailored to each learner. Alongside my performing arts expertise, I specialise in History tuition, focusing on AQA GCSE topics: American History 1920–1970, The Tudors, Conflict and Tension 1918–1939, and Health and the People c1000–present day. My approach combi...
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£31/hr
5.0
Glenn H
Enthusiastic Drums tuition based in Sutton, Surrey
I've been Drumming for 15+ years and Teaching privately for 6+ years.My goal is to pass on my practical knowledge to those who have an interest in learning the Drums or for those who want to top up their existing knowledge and experience.I am entirely self taught and have learnt my craft from analysing my technique whilst playing and practicing and adapting it where I found inconsistencies, I used online videos and tutorials as well to aid me in this.I will start by gaining a knowledge of the students understanding of Drumming both as an instrument and of it's place within music, the role of a...
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Mariel M
Really enjoying my lessons with Mariel. She’s very patient and explains so well when I’m learning new beats, rhythms and techniques. Would highly recommend her.
Sharon J
2nd Nov 2023
Thomas T
Kids really enjoy their lessons with Thomas.
David R
30th Sep 2022
Phil C
Really chilled, more music than instrument, friendly and helpful!
Eve H
14th Jul 2022
Tommy D
My two sons are very happy about his drum lessons. He is very kind and friendly.
Nathasutharsini S
1st Sep 2021
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You tell us what you're looking for — the subject, grade, and your child's specific goals. Our Tutor Finder also asks about their learning style and any additional needs. Based on your answers, we'll recommend a small shortlist of tutors we believe are the right fit. You get a recommendation, not a long list to browse.