Katie is now teaching online and is thrilled to be able to continue her educational work with her students. It's never been a better time to increase your motivation! Take control of your drumming and feel inspired from the instruction from a professional musician. Katie has been teaching private lessons since 2007 and teaching online lessons since March 2020. She also has a few limited spaces for in person lessons - please contact her for more details.

Below is a video of what you'll see in an online drum lesson, with tips on how to get your setup just right!

Credit to Dave Walsh for the backing track at the end of the video!
'Katie's online lessons are great. She has thought of everything to make the experience smooth, seamless, useful and most importantly fun! From the tech setup which she walks you through, and the varied lesson content, right through to her own great set up used to demonstrate new techniques - every base is covered to make the online experience just as good as being there in person. She is an amazing teacher who always has lots of ideas to better my playing, as well as being patient, knowledgeable, and a very talented drummer herself. She even has a knack of picking up on very small things I'm doing wrong with my playing to help me improve, which is no mean feat over zoom! I always look forward to my lessons and can't recommend Katie highly enough.'
​- Katy Tucker, Aug 2020

Watch this video below to find out more about Katie's teaching style:

Most people have questions about drum lessons. The video below may answer yours!

​No matter your location, as long as you have:
-Stable internet connection
-Webcam and microphone (usually built in to your computer)
-Acoustic or electric drums and/or a practice pad + sticks
-Open mind and willingness to learn

You are good to go! Katie takes payment by bank transfer or Transferwise (outside of the UK) which is safe and secure. She has a current Enhanced DBS Certificate.

Contact Katie and find out more!
Don't have a drum kit? No problem! Check out what her students have to say who have been working on the practice pad at home...
Katie’s online lessons are a great way for me to continue to develop using just a practice pad at home. She always has lots of varied exercises and suggestions to help with technique, as well as interesting songs that are well-suited to, and fun to play on, the practice pad. Katie’s enthusiasm and breadth of knowledge mean she’s been able to figure out and overcome any issues I’ve had with my drumming (even online) and keep the lessons fun and something to look forward to!
-Josh Gill Sept 2020
I’m grateful to have had a mix of in-person and online drum lessons with Katie for over 3 years. I don’t have space for a kit at home so use a practice pad for online lessons. The practice pad in itself is a great way to focus on technique, and Katie’s creativity knows no bounds when it comes to using the pad in a way that will translate back onto a kit. My favourite part of our drum lessons is choosing songs to play along to which we do both in-person and online. Katie is great teacher - dedicated, patient and with infectious enthusiasm. I would highly recommend lessons with her!
​-Priya, Sept 2020

'An Evening of Drumming'
Online Concerts

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June Conert
Katie has been hosting a concert series for her students to perform to family and friends. Bravo to the performers and thanks to the audience members for their encouragement and positivity! Looking forward to the next one! 
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July concert
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November Concert
"Having lessons with Katie was amazing. I had a really great time and also, she really helped me improve my technique. I feel like with her I managed to really internalise concepts that until then felt a bit vague to me. I recommend taking lessons with her. She is an inspiring musician, but also a wonderful teacher".
-Maria Alzamora, (adult)

​​"Katie was an absolute gift when I found her! I am a 51 year old woman (girlie at heart) and started playing the drums approximately four years ago. Katie is quite simply brilliant, talented and an excellent teacher. She is extremely encouraging and generous minded with her knowledge and experience. She is also very inclusive (having been invited to and attended several gigs/events she has performed at) all in the interests of learning and having fun. She has been an inspiration to me not only as a drummer and musician, but as a person who is dedicated, motivated and very, very talented. I miss her already"
-Debra Fairley (adult)
'Thanks Katie for your inspirational teaching style which focuses on perfection which helps get rid of those bad habits.  And thanks for getting me out of my comfort zone doing the Jazz jam sessions'
-Gary Scott (adult)

More Testimonials:

"Katie was a breath of fresh air for the young drummer in our family. Jacob (aged 13) had got a bit demotivated under his previous teacher, but he soon recovered his enthusiasm for drumming with Katie. Jacob says he liked how Katie lays out her lessons, and the choice between technical drumming and doing songs." 
-David Hubbard (Father)

'I started learning the drums about half a year ago. I'm enjoying them and am learning quite fast. My favourite thing about the lessons is that I actually get to learn a piece - music in the charts like Bruno Mars, Kings of Leon, etc'
-Sam MacDonald, Age 14

"I dream about my drum lessons with Katie because it's fun. I like it when Katie plays bass guitar and I play the drums as well!"
-Isaiah Smith, Age 4
'Katie made my 8 year olds drum lessons great fun. She had lots of ideas to keep him interested and engaged and her cheerful personality and huge musical talent made the lessons really varied. I would highly recommend her as a drum teacher.'
-Katherine Smith (Mother)
"I had never played drums before starting lessons with Katie. The Monday lessons were the best days of the week! Her classes are fun and you learn lots of techniques, rhythms, and ways to develop your skills. She is an awesome teacher! Highly recommended." 
-Raul Suhett De Morais (adult)

“Drum lessons with Katie was really beneficial. Lessons were really fun with different techniques and games every lesson! She plays and teaches with style. Awesome drummer, I highly recommend Katie to be your Drum tutor.”
-James Marsh

"Katie was an absolutely amazing teacher. Her approach to instruction merged the practical with the theoretical which provided a broad understanding of both my instrument and the music. Her lessons, though challenging, never left me feeling overwhelmed, but rather excited to pursue my studies further. In fact, the highest testimonial I can give for Katie is not her incredible talent nor her excellent teaching style, but rather her unmatched, infectious passion for the music. I can say without a doubt that I would never be studying percussion at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) if I had not studied with Katie beforehand, because working with her showed me the drive behind a true artist." 
- Dane Stewart (adult)

​Discover the joy of playing an instrument!

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Katie and Sam shedding in the teaching studio
Katie has been teaching private drum lessons since 2007 and has developed a clear communicative style focusing on positivity and empowerment of the pupil. She is able to break down large goals into small achievable tasks whilst also reinforcing efficient practicing methods to streamline the learning process. Katie prides herself in approaching the lessons in a fun, relaxed manner, allowing the pupil to blossom under her tutelage. Katie tailors each lesson for the individual and welcomes any age or ability.
General topics covered  
  • Technique 
  • Time 
  • Drum notation 
  • Reading 
  • Improvising
  • Styles 
  • Creating drum parts 
  • Fills 
  • Soloing 
  • How to support a band 
  • Drum tuning/maintenance
  • Musicality
Other areas of development:
  • Band leading skills
  • Notation software (Sibelius, Musescore)
  • Making a living as a musician
  • Composition
  • Time Management and organisation
  • Ear Training
  • Music Appreciation​