CHARLIE PURDIE BA (Hons) MA
FACE-TO-FACE DRUM TUITION
I believe that when words fail, music speaks. I believe music has the power to transcend all divides irrespective of disability, age, race, creed, colour, religion or status. To learn how to play music is to learn how to unite people.
Charlie Purdie BA (Hons) MA
I offer drum tuition for beginners, professionals and anyone in between at The Hive Rooms, a world-class recording/rehearsal studio located at Bayhorne Lane, Horley, RH6 9ES. Lessons are offered in both 30-minute and 45-minute durations. 30-minute lessons cost £25 and 45-minute lessons cost £35.
Drum tuition offers a great opportunity to learn and develop a wide-ranging drumming vocabulary, across all skill-sets. I offer both informal and formal drum tuition, with formal drum tuition following the Trinity College London Rock and Pop Drum exam syllabus.
Beginner Lessons cover topics including but not limited to basic subdivisions, metronome practice, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures, rudiments across single/double strokes and paradiddles as well as exploring multiple genres such as Rock, Pop, Funk, Reggae, Blues and Metal.
Intermediate/Advanced Lessons cover topics including but not limited to advanced rudiments across the flam, drag, 5/7/9-stroke roll and ratamacue, 5/4, 7/4, 6/8 and 9/8 time signatures as well as grooves including the Shuffle, Reggae One-Drop, Soca and Bossa Nova.
I offer a free 30-minute taster session to all prospective students, for further information and to book, please email cpdtadm1n@gmail.com or complete a contact sheet which can be found at the bottom of this page.
Charlie Purdie - Drum Tutor
TESTIMONIALS
Adult Student
Charlie has been an amazing drum tutor. Although I enjoy playing instruments, I originally took up drumming as a therapeutic outlet, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made. Charlie is clear in his instructions, incredibly thorough, and always believes in you as a student. Since starting lessons, I’ve genuinely looked forward to every session. I never thought I’d be able to read drum notation, but the way Charlie breaks everything down, takes things at the right pace, and helps me become familiar with each concept has made it feel achievable. I’m already starting to pick it up with confidence.
We’re now learning our first song, and Charlie chose a track by an artist I really enjoy, adapting it perfectly to my current ability level. Throughout every lesson, he introduces new techniques and ideas, giving me something to work towards and motivating me to keep improving.
Thank you, Charlie, for your patience, encouragement, and passion for teaching. You’re an incredible tutor and, in my opinion, the best drum tutor in town! 🤙🏻🥁🎵
TRINITY ROCK AND POP STUDENTS
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