School of Drums - Drum Lessons & Tuition
Ian West has been established as a drum tutor in Doncaster for over 20 Years offering drum lessons and drum tuition for students of all level and abilities.
Based at Electro Music Doncaster, Ian offers drum tuition and drum lessons in all musical styles and also offers specialist tutoring in advanced drumming techniques. Ian's successful drum teaching methods have encouraged students from all over the Yorkshire region to attend his drum school. His high class reputation and excellent student exam pass rate has attracted students to the school from many areas including Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Sheffield, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Humberside.
Tuition Videos
A selection of tuition videos from Ian offering different drumming techniques and styles.
Ian's Students
Ian's students have the option of accessing examinations via the Trinity and Rock School examining boards, many attaining high levels of success with students often achieving distinction marks.
Some of Ian's former pupils include:
- Anna Prior - Metronomy
- Alex Cook - Session Drummer
- Brett Biggs - Drum Tutor
- Chris Autey - The Wallbirds
- Christopher Hunt - Drum Tutor - Achieved Grade 8 Distintion
- Chris Moseley - McGann/Mens Club
- Dan Bryan - Revive Radio and Sine FM, DJ Smash
- Joe Hertzberg - Groove Armada
- James Warrender - Drum Tutor
- Keith Ranskill - Drum Tutor
- Richard Quinn - Drum Tutor
- Steve Gunn - Drum Tutor
- Scott Johnson - Keane[drum tech]
- Steph Rogers - Elan/Red 13
Ian's ethos & endorsements
Part of Ian's passion is to develop the art form in the UK. He has done much research into technique, grip and style and has disseminated his knowledge through drum clinics/seminars.
Ian's list of endorsement deals and sponsorships include:
- Mapex Drums
- PDP Drums
- Remo Drums
- Sabian Cymbals
- TRX Cymbals
As part of these endorsements, Ian has delivered drum clinics alongside Greg Bisonnette, Dom Famularo, Russell Gilbrook, Craig Blundell and Liberty De Vito
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player who wants to develop their style and technique, Ian will encourage you and help you achieve your personal goals.
Testimonials
You could say Ian West changed my life, but that would be an understatement. He recognised and nurtured my drumming skills from the very first lesson, giving me confidence to work up to and succeed at the level at which I play today
Anna Prior- Metronomy www.metronomy.co.uk
After showing an interest in drumming for some time, my dad, knowing of Ian's reputation as a drummer, booked a lesson. Ian immediately saw potential in my abilities and took me under his wing.
Starting at 9yr old, Ian made me feel totally at ease and built up my confidence and skill level very quickly. Two years on and I have just passed my grade 2 performance exam with distinction.
Thanks Ian for your ongoing support, hopefully one day I will be as famous as you are... or better, best teacher in the world!
Téa-Elise BurnistonIan has taught countless people over the years of all ages and calibres and has taught pupils to a very high professional level , so much so that there are at least 6 teaching practices set up within the North of England where the tutors have been and still come in certain cases for lessons from Ian.
What amazes me and is such an inspiration is how Ian strives to improve as a musician and a teacher always interested in new techniques and hungry to pass on new ideas.
I really could not recommend anyone above Ian as a drummer or as a drum tutor and feel truly honoured to have worked and be associated with him for the past 25 years and long may it last!
Read Full Testimonial... Paul Munday
