About
All ages and abilities are welcome to study with Kyle. So whether you're a beginner just looking to have fun and learn to play your favourite songs, or you're an experienced player looking to elevate your skills to the next level and gain valuable insight and instruction, then don't hesitate to get in touch.
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Each student is their own individual, and as such an individual approach should be used. Kyle creates a personalised practice planner that is full of new, unexplored and exciting content, and that fits student's own needs and wants. Kyle has experience in many drum kit teaching topics including any style of music, hand and foot technique, rudiments, independence, timing and feel, ergonomic approaches towards set-up, posture, creative sticking patterns and countless other concepts. Kyle can help turn you into the drummer you would like to be.
School Tuition (SQA)
Being a current SQA Secondary School level drum instructor, and armed with a fully SQA-Approved program, Kyle can help students through their school music exams or graded exams and has a 100% pass record to date with predominately A-Grade passes. His SQA program is varied, including pieces and accompanying backing tracks across all levels for each style student's can perform in their SQA exams. These pieces are not only basic styles, but 'real' songs adjusted for level so students are never without pieces that they enjoy learning. Kyle accompanies this with a modern approach to teaching utilising Google Classroom to upload and store students work, set deadlines, and communicate with students.
Private Tuition
Kyle's private tuition experience is extensive. Originally honing his skills teaching at Scottish drum tuition centre dD Drums, where during his 5 years teaching there he would teach 35+ private students weekly, both individually and in group classes. Currently, he teaches his private students independently whilst also teaching in secondary schools. As well as this, he has extensive experience with graded exams, having taken multiple students through Rockschool and Trinity graded exams, and has a 100% pass record to date. This wealth of experience gives him the ability and the tools to tailor lessons to the student's needs and wants whilst also arming them with the tools required to learn in an effective and fun manor.
- Fully equipped teaching programme including Rockschool / Trinity syllabus, as well as a fully SQA-Approved programme + Backing tracks for any students studying music and under taking exams at the Nat 4, Nat 5, Higher, and Adv Higher level.
- One-to-One tailored lessons to the needs and wants of each individual student.
- Tuition draws from a range of approaches, catering to all skill levels, backgrounds, and personal learning aims. Lessons could be geared towards academic learning, professional performance, technique/ rudiments, learning to read music etc. Or take on a far more casual direction, such as learning different songs or playing as a hobby.
- Lessons can be carried out in person in the comfort of a students home or over zoom/ teams etc. Traveling to your preferred destination can be arranged.
- Full Disclosure and PVG supplied through Disclosure Scotland.
Rates:
First lesson (30 minute trial) - Free!
Single Lesson - £18.00/ 30 Mins
Double Lesson - £36.00/ 1 Hr
Kyle recommends a programme of either one 30 minute lesson weekly, or one 1 Hour lesson fortnightly for optimal development and enjoyment.
For any inquiries about tuition, and to book your first lesson FREE OF CHARGE, get in touch today.