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Drumkit and Percussion Lessons in Ash Vale

Ash Vale, Surrey

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Matthew Johns has taught drumkit and percussion to children and adults for over 15 years, including having worked as a full-time visiting music teacher with Hampshire Music Service between 2002 & 2014. Matthew holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), having completed a Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) with Portsmouth University, and has an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
He studied drumkit with Andy Bold & Paul Francis (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel) and percussion with Cameron Sinclair (Philharmonia Orchestra) and Jackie Kendle (Royal Ballet) whilst studying for his BMus (Hons) Music Degree at Surrey University. Whilst studying for a Master’s degree in Composing for Film & TV at Kingston University, he won the Postgraduate Concerto Competition which gave him the opportunity to perform the Concerto for Vibraphone and Orchestra by Ney Rosauro with the university’s orchestra.

Matthew has performed with a number of bands across a broad range of styles including rock, country and big band jazz. He was the timpanist with the Windsor and Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra for a number of years. He has also played with other orchestras, wind bands, in musicals and has been a regular player with the London School of Samba since 2010. He has performed at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (as part of the flag handover presentation of Rio during the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games).

Matthew teaches privately from his home in Ash Vale, Surrey on a state-of-the-art Roland electronic drumkit. If you would prefer to learn on your own equipment then he can teach you in your own home.

Matthew provides high-quality tailored lessons to suit your ability and desired goals.

What you can learn: Various styles including: pop, rock, metal, reggae, blues and jazz etc. Stick techniques. To read music. To play along to a click track. Songs from your favourite bands. Double-bass drumming. Graded exams with Rockschool, Trinity/Guildhall and ABRSM.  

Drumkit and Percussion Teacher Matthew Johns, teaching in Ash Vale on a state-of-the-art Roland electronic drumkit, or teaching you in your own home.

Drumkit and Percussion Lessons in Ash Vale is located in the Ash Vale area of Surrey. There are at least 15 other listings in the GU12 postcode area.

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