About.
Gareth has been a professional drummer for the past 29 years and spent the last 20 years teaching. He is now living in Driffield after returning to East Yorkshire from Wales and travels to lessons here and in the surrounding areas. He also offers online lessons and lessons from his home.
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Gareth was an on stage drummer for 5 years with Riverdance - The Show. He toured in the UK,Europe,Japan,Australia and New Zealand playing in theaters and Arenas. He also participated in TV performances with the show. When Gareth left Riverdance he continued performing gigs around the UK, playing various radio sessions and recording as a session drummer and band member.
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In June 2021, as lock down restrictions finally eased, Gareth joined Eddy Gartrys' band The Big Magic Dance Band recording songs and playing concerts around Mid Wales www.eddygartry.com
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Gareth is a member of the Musicians Union.
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DRUM KIT LESSONS
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All lessons are taught on a 1-2-1 basis and are structured around the individual need of each student. So, whether you already drum or have never held a pair of sticks, you we be catered for. You will learn everything to do with the wonderful world of drumming from holding a stick to playing along to your favorite song - or creating your own! You can expect to learn how to hit the drums,technique, rudiments, grooves and, how to read and write drum notation. All styles of music are taught with no pressure to take grades. Gareth creates a relaxed environment in which he makes lessons fun and creative. However, if you want to pursue grades, Gareth teaches both Rockschool and Trinity Collage Programmes. He's experienced in taking students through grades 1 to 8.
All lessons are available to students from 8 years old to mature adults.
1 hour lesson cost £30
30 min lesson cost £20
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It is a requirement that all students wear earplugs/headphones during lessons for their own protection
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Please note that 24 hours notice must be given for a cancelled lesson or full payment will be required.
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