MM Drum School
ENTRY
from £10
WHERE
Derby
What it’s like
One to one drum lessons on Roland V Drums, with exam routes, band sessions and even drum therapy on the timetable.
This is a proper drum school rather than a quick bash on a kit in the corner of a music shop. Lessons happen on Roland V Drums, the site calls them ultra high end, and sessions cover sight reading and song technique alongside the sticks-and-rhythm basics. If your child fancies something to work towards, there's a path to RSL Drum Exam qualifications, and once they've got some confidence there are ensemble sessions where they play alongside other musicians rather than just along to a click track.
There's also Djembe and Cajon sessions if drum kit isn't quite the thing, and drum therapy sessions too, which is a nice option if your child processes things better through rhythm than through talking. Sessions come in 30 or 60 minutes, in person or online, so you can start small and see how it goes before committing to the full hour.
In person 30 minutes is £15, an hour is £30, and online video sessions run a bit cheaper at £10 for 20 minutes or £15 for 30. The first 30 minute session is free, which makes it an easy one to try before you decide whether to book a regular slot. Booking's needed in advance, and there's a 24 hour cancellation policy, so if Tuesday afternoon clashes with a last minute change of plans you'll want to give them notice or risk being charged.
Parking's free onsite with a dedicated bay for the school, which takes the faff out of finding somewhere to leave the car before a lesson. There are toilets and wifi on site too, useful if you're waiting through a session rather than dropping off and coming back.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Book in advance. 24 hour cancellation policy applies
- Parking
- Free onsite parking with dedicated MM Drum School bay
- Worth knowing
- First 30min session free (for 30min sessions only)
- First 30 minute session is free, in person only
- 24 hour cancellation policy applies to every booking
- Ensemble sessions let pupils play alongside other musicians once they're ready
- Drum therapy sessions are on offer alongside standard lessons
- Toilets and wifi on site if you're sticking around during a lesson
Plan your visit
How much do lessons cost?
In person is £15 for 30 minutes or £30 for an hour. Online video sessions are £10 for 20 minutes or £15 for 30.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, and there's a 24 hour cancellation policy on all bookings, so give them notice if you need to cancel.
Is there a free trial?
The first 30 minute session is free, which is a decent way to see if your child gets on with the teaching style before paying for a run of lessons.
How do we pay?
Cash before or after each session, or by bank transfer. Monthly bank payments seem to be the most popular option among regulars.
Is there parking?
Free onsite parking with a dedicated bay for the drum school.
What kind of drums do they teach on?
Roland V Drums, which the school describes as ultra high end kit, alongside Djembe and Cajon sessions for hand percussion.
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