Drum Teachers
The Institute employs some of the finest drum teachers, tutors and professional musicians for a wide range of courses, lessons and training. Click on the photos below to read more about the drum and percussion teachers and tutors who will be teaching and training you!
The Institute also counts exclusively on a number of industry professionals who regularly drop in. Click here to see members of our visiting faculty!
Justin ScottProgramme Leader (FE) / Head of Drums
As a performer, Justin has drummed and recorded throughout Europe, USA and Asia with, and alongside musicians such as Mike Mondesir, Mekaal Hasan, Iain Scott, Moira Lambert, Phelan Kane, and Svetlana Vassileva among many others.
Pete ZeldmanPete is a drummer with an international reputation. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music, he has played with or alongside musicians such as Jaco Pastorius, Victor Bailey, Baron Browne, Clark Terry, Sonny Stitt, Lee Konitz, Donald Byrd, Tony Newton, The International Reggae All-stars and Steve Vai.
Fergus GerrandFergus Gerrand is a percussionist/drummer/musical director/writer and programmer with many years professional experience. He's performed all over the world & has played on numerous recordings with artists such as Madonna, Spice Girls, Peter Gabriel, Jamelia, Mike Oldfield, William Orbit & Take That
Neil MartinNeil has been a professional drummer & drum teacher for over 25 years. He studied with teachers such as the great 'Drumming Global Ambassador' Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin, Ed Soph, Andy Leask & Bob Armstrong. He's toured & recorded with artists such as Del Shannon, Steve Norman and Percy Sledge.
Chuck SaboChuck's CV reads like a who's who of the music industry and includes; Elton John, Dave Stewart, Tina Turner, Dave Stewart and many many more. He also has a reputation in the wider music industry as a top-notch Musical Director, songwriter and producer.
Darren AshfordDarren has drummed with many bands including The Drifters, Will Young, Phats and Small, Sean Paul, Will Smith, Joss Stone, Lionel Richie, Chaka Khan, Shola Ama, Black Eyed Peas, Beverley Knight & Roy Ayers. After touring with the Drifters extensively throughout the world he later became their musical director.
Lisa TringWith ten years live, studio, TV and teaching experience, some of Lisa's most recent engagements have included performing live with Andy Abraham, appearing live on ITV's 'The X-Factor' with finalists G4, Live sessions with Sons Of Jim and performances on BBC1’s Music Live, Night Fever and Party In The Park.
James OscroftJames is also working as a freelance musician in London playing both drums and Latin percussion in a wide variety of styles. Along with live work, James is also currently co-writing and producing songs for Zara McFarlane and Hugh Neal as well as his own material.
Tristan MaillotSince studying classical percussion, drumkit & piano at Dartington College of Music & the Royal Academy of Music, Tristan has performed & recorded with countless UK & international artists, including Art Farmer, Bobby Shew, Scott Hamilton, Norma Winstone, Peter King & BBC Concert Orchestra
