They say “YOU CANT TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS”, Sam Durham can!.
I’m in my late sixties and decided to learn how to play the drums, so I went on the internet to find a drum teacher, and found Durham Drums, which offered your first half hour tuition for free, what did I have to lose.
After my first lesson I realised it wasn’t a case of what did I have to lose, but more look what I have to gain, apart from being an extremely accomplished drummer Sam has the gift of teaching and enthusing the art of drumming which he is passionate about, all of that and he’s a very nice bloke as well.
So whether your six or sixty, and want to know what hamburgers, ice cream, and pizza has to do with drumming, book your free half hour with Sam and find out, it will fascinate you.
My 10 year old son looks forward to the lessons every week and has a renewed enthusiasm for drumming.
Sam makes the lessons fun and interesting, tailoring his approach to get the very best out of my son.
As a result, my son’s drumming has improved in leaps and bounds and he has an increased level of confidence.
Sam is kind, friendly and patient and has a very gentle manner. It is clear he has a passion for music and drumming, which he is able to share with his students.
I would highly recommend him as a drum teacher to people of any age!
I used to play the drums when I was younger and my teacher was very stern and took the fun away.
If you’re looking to become a master or just doing it as a hobby, I highly recommend him!
He will not disappoint and you are definitely going to improve on your drumming skills in no time!
A huge thank you to Sam! Keep doing what you’re doing!
I've been learning drums with Sam for 5 months.
Initially I just wanted to acquire a skill to help me as a music teacher and I definitely wasn't expecting it to be so much fun!
It is one of the best hobbies I've ever taken up.
Sam is inspiring , encouraging and patient and he is an excellent teacher.
I'm a keyboard player in cover bands and decided to have a couple of drum lessons to improve my musicality.
Thanks to Sam, I'm now on my fifth lesson and addicted! He skips the traditional, monotonous learning techniques in favour of a more "let's get playing" mentality - which makes the lessons fun and progressive.
He's also a very likeable guy with an extensive music knowledge which is invaluable for tribute or cover work.
I look forward to every lesson and thanks to his relentless encouragement I always leave feeling a genuine sense of achievement.
If you've always fancied a bash, do not hesitate and book a lesson.