

COST EFFECTIVE, PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DRUM & GUITAR TUITION 7 DAYS A WEEK
Drum & Guitar lessons in Gloucester
Purpose built practice studios
High-end equipment
Friendly & welcoming
Fully DBS checked
As we are often teaching, its best to drop us a text or whatsapp message on 07891 834303
ABOUT US

Drums - Marc Symonds
I've loved the drums for as long as I can remember. I started playing in a brass band around 12 years old when it became clear that I was pretty hopeless at every other instrument in the band. I was eventually parked on the drum stool to give the other band members some respite from my tuneless parping!
Over the last 40 years I have been in various bands. My current music project gives me the chance to play both guitar and drums for recording and I play drums whenever we perform live.
I was a motorcycle instructor for over 25 years but when Covid hit I decided to follow my dream and make drumming my full time job. I spent 18 months studying under the expert tuition of Graham Twist at the Rhythm Hub and have been teaching full time both at the Hub and privately for 4 years. I have lots of experience playing live and working in studios and have toured extensively over the years as well as producing a number of albums on Logic Pro X. Which means I can also offer lessons in songwriting and production.
I would be absolutely thrilled if my 40 years of playing and writing music could help you acheive your musical ambitions and I very much look forward to welcoming you to the best seat in the house.
DRUM & GUITAR LESSONS IN GLOUCESTER 7 DAYS A WEEK
LOCATION
We have two purpose built rehearsal and recording studios on Bristol Road in Gloucester GL1.
We offer drum & guitar lessons from this location 7 days a week.
EQUIPMENT
DRUMS: We use electronic drum kits to teach on. You will learn on The Roland TD-50 - it's an amazing instrument with realistic feeling mesh heads and a whole array of incredible drum samples. The joy of learning on a high-end electronic kit like this is that we can turn things up and down. Learning to play can be exhausting on a 'proper' acoustic kit and ear defenders are a must. On an electric kit we can still practice all of the same techniques whilst being able to talk to each other during the lesson. This has been invaluable in helping to develop my students. I also have some wonderful sounding monitors and a PA so we can learn your favourite songs and play right along.
GUITAR: More Information here soon
30 MINS & 1 HOUR LESSONS AVAILABLE
We specialise in beginner and intermediate tuition and offer 30 min sessions for £15 and hour long sessions for £30
DRUM KIT & ROOM HIRE FOR PRACTISING DRUMMERS
£10 per hour
BAND PRACTICE ROOM HIRE
Hire our practice spaces for your band for £15 per hour - full back line & technical support included
THE STUDIOS
UNIQUE, SPACIOUS, PURPOSE BUILT FACILITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED BY OUR TEAM TO HELP YOU LEARN
Acoustically treated classrooms with lots of space and the very best equipment



TESTIMONIALS
"Marc has ignited a musical fire in my son, he absolutely loves the drums now thanks to Marc's excellent skill & patience. The electric kit is perfect for learning. I highly recommend getting lessons booked in sooner rather than later"
— Baronne
"At almost 60 years of age I was convinced I couldn't play any instrument so have been amazed to find myself not only sitting at a drum kit but loving every minute of it. Marc is patient and clear in his explanations and demonstrations and with his encouragement I could feel my confidence building in no time at all. The kit and facilities are great too. I would highly recommend booking lessons with Marc, you'll have a great time"
— Kim
"Where do I start, Marc is an incredible drum teacher. Darcy at the age of 7 had her first lesson a few months back & she is now obsessed with playing. Marc is very versatile in his teaching methods and has a very relaxed personality making the lessons fly by, Darcy always walks out of the lessons with excitement which really engraves the teachings, she is always asking when the next lesson will be. Great work Marc"
— Shaun, Darcy's Dad
"When Marc teaches he breaks down the beats into manageable and slow chunks and nothing gets missed out. So as you practice and speed up, what you end up with is exactly correct! As an seasoned bass player I learn from Marc how to play drums properly with feel and swing which is what I love! All of this is done with Marc's care, experience, endless enthusiasm and humour. The equipment and setting is second to none. Marc's love of music shines through when he teaches drums and his knowledge of where beats sit in a song is exceptional"
— Simon
As we are often teaching, its best to contact us by text or whatsapp message - we look forward to hearing from you.



