Charlie is a professional drummer/percussionist who has been hitting things since the age of 3. Lessons with Charlie aim to be engaging and fun while tailored to your individual needs. Whether you are picking up a pair of sticks for the first time, or an intermediate player wanting to take your skills up to the next level. He can help unlock your full potential.

Drum Lessons
Charlie has a relaxed and patient teaching style, either progressing through graded exams or just learning for fun! He is open to teaching from any background, any age.

A typical lesson with Charlie will include;
- Fundamentals of good technique and posture
- Learning to read sheet music (including drum notation)
- Rudimentary exercises for mastering drum grooves
- A smattering of music theory as we go!

Lessons can either take place in the comfort of your own home, or at Charlie's studio

Percussion Lessons
Charlie also offers lessons in Tuned Percussion/Hand Percussion upon request.
Either learning some Xylophone/Glockenspiel pieces alongside learning scales and arpeggios. Or learning some basic rhythms on some hand percussion.

Professional Background
Charlie graduated from the London College of Music in 2022 after completing his Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies. Since then, he is the principal percussionist of the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra and regular player with the London Film Music Orchestra.

He is also in demand as a drum kit player most recently as the deputy drummer of the Off-West End revival of "Songs For A New World". He also works for the The Marina Theatre in Lowestoft for their annual pantomime produced by PHA Pantomimes. His work can also heard on NOW TV and SKY