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Northampton's Ultimate Drum Lessons Resource: Learn, Improve, and Shine!
Welcome to the ultimate drumming guide for aspiring drummers in Northampton!
Whether you're a parent looking for drum lessons for your kids, an adult seeking to improve your skills, or a musician wanting to try something new, Northampton boasts an outstanding drumming community that can cater to your needs. In this extensive article, we will explore everything you need to know about drum lessons in Northampton, from finding the right school to mastering various drumming techniques. Let's dive in!
Are drums hard to learn?
Learning to drum is challenging, requiring coordination, timing, physicality, and an understanding of different rhythms and techniques. However, with practice and dedication, anyone can become proficient. The difficulty of learning drums depends on individual mindset and effort, but with the right guidance and resources, it can be a rewarding experience. This blog discusses whether learning drums is hard and what can make the process easier and enjoyable.
The Big Picture Benefits of Group Music Lessons
We all know that music classes will enrich the lives of children. Not only does it aid their brain development, they will also enhance multiple motor skills, grow in confidence, and respond to a variety of other benefits during musical instrument lessons.
The question is: Are music lessons better in groups or as private 1-2-1 classes?
In this blog post I’m going to share my thoughts as to why group classes are better for young beginners and intermediate music learners.
Bring Me The Horizon - Throne (drum lesson)
Drum tutor, Cameron Stewart-Mathews, plays through the final section from Bring Me The Horizon’s song “Throne”.
This song features some fast drum grooves and a long 16th note snare section at around 144 BPM.
Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (drum lesson)
Drum tutor, Cameron Stewart-Mathews, plays through the hugely popular Kate Bush song “Running Up That Hill’. Here you can read the drum transcription of the loop which is heard most of the way through the song.
My Chemical Romance - Teenagers (drum cover)
Drum tutor, Cameron Stewart-Mathews, plays through the final section on My Chemical Romance’s “Teenagers”, which features lots of great drum fills, including one that gives a nod to Dave Grohl’s drumming in “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.
Yep, at 2:15 Bob Bryar (MCR) plays a fill almost identical to Grohl’s intro fill in Smells Like Teen Spirit. That’s a fun fact!
Harry Styles - Daylight (drum cover)
Drum tutor, Cameron Stewart-Mathews, plays through the final Chorus section on Harry Styles’ “Daylight”, which features lots of great drum fills!
You can keep up to date with other popular song playthroughs on Cameron’s TikTok channel.
Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever (drum cover)
Drum tutor, Cameron Stewart-Mathews, plays through the final section on Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever”, which features lots of great Tom work and loud Crash cymbals for an energy-packed ending to the song!
You can keep up to date with other popular song playthroughs on Cameron’s TikTok channel.
Top 3 Low Budget Electronic Drum Kits
Here are my top 3 electronic drum kits for beginner to intermediate drummers, starting at £270.
Pete’s Drumming Story
Pete, aged 15, has been a student of Drummers Link since the age of 13, and has performed live with a band and achieved 98% on his Grade 5 Rockschool exam. Read more about his drumming journey here.
Drumming Inspiration: Travis Barker
I’m sure some of you guys will relate to hitting PLAY and trying to catch the entry fill to ‘First Date’ in time or trying to keep up with Barker’s 193BPM 16th notes on ‘The Rock Show’ or just trying to figure out that pattern he’s playing in the verses on ‘Every Time I Look For You’. All of that was enough to keep me inspired and push forward with my playing throughout my teens and still now when I revisit the albums.
Teaching Drums Online
Have you been wondering how to get your music teaching business online? Let us show you how…