FAQs…

What age groups do you teach?

Children and adults aged 5 years and upwards. Lessons are adapted to your own pace and learning styles. Visuals and games are often used with younger children ensuring lessons are enjoyable for you and go away feeling a sense of achievement and motivated to progress.

Do you offer group lessons?

At this time lessons are one-to-one. Drumming student benefit from having one-to-one tuition to focus on developing your skills at your own pace and achieving your personal goals.

What should I bring to my first lesson?

All you need to bring is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn! If you have your own drumsticks, feel free to bring those as well. All equipment is provided in the studio. You will be learning on an acoustic drum kit.

Can I take lessons in person or online?

Lessons are in person at La Corsia Studio in Darwen, Lancashire https://www.lacorsiastudio.co.uk.

They can also take place at your home in Darwen and surrounding areas if you have your own drums. Please ask Jo about availability and a travel supplement.

At this time there are no online lessons but this is something that may be in the pipeline in future.

How do I arrange a lesson?

Send an email or WhatsApp message to Jo and she will get back to you quickly to schedule in your first drum lesson.

When you are ready to sign up for more lessons, they are booked in blocks of four lessons at a time and paid in advance.

What styles of music can I learn?

Jo will cover a wide range of musical styles. Your lessons are designed round you, so you can learn to play along with your favourite songs if you wish to.

Jo can teach you to read drum music and prepare for grades through Trinity https://www.trinityrock.com/instruments/drums or Rock School https://www.rslawards.com/graded-music-exams.

There is absolutely no pressure to learn to read music. Jo will teach you by other methods and adapt to your style of learning