Nao's Drum Tuition

🥁 What happens in a first drum lesson?

The answer depends on whether you've played before.

🥁 If you're a complete beginner...

We'll start with the basics, get you comfortable behind the drum kit and, before you know it, you'll be playing your first drum beat. If you pick it up quickly, we might even add a simple fill too. My aim is for you to leave your very first lesson thinking, *"I can do this!"*

🥁 If you've had lessons before...

My approach is slightly different.

Before making changes, I like to watch you play. I'm looking at things like your posture, stick grip, timing, coordination, technique and how you naturally approach the drum kit. Understanding where you are now helps me build lessons that develop your strengths and address any habits that might be holding you back.

Every drummer arrives with a different background and different goals. That's why I believe it's important to understand the individual before deciding on the journey ahead.

If you've wondered what happens in a first drum lesson, hopefully that gives you a little insight! :) 🥁

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🥁 No two drummers are the same, so why should every lesson be?

One of the first things I do with every new student is simply... watch.

Not just *what* they're playing, but *how* they're playing.

I noticed something interesting with two new students. After watching them play for just a few minutes, it became clear that they naturally led with their left hand. When I asked, both told me they were left-handed, even though they'd always been learning on a standard right-handed drum kit.

Now, being left-handed doesn't automatically mean you should play a left-handed setup. Many fantastic left-handed drummers play on right-handed kits. But it's something that's worth exploring rather than assuming there's only one "correct" way.

Sometimes, a small adjustment or simply understanding how a student naturally approaches the kit can make a huge difference to their comfort, confidence and progress.

That's why I don't believe in one-size-fits-all teaching.

Every student arrives with different strengths, challenges, experiences and ways of learning. My job is to recognise those and build lessons around the individual, not expect the individual to fit a lesson.

Because no two drummers are the same... so why should every lesson be? 🥁

🎵 Exciting news! 🎵

My new website for Nao’s Drum Tuition is now live!

It’s still a work in progress, but I’m really happy with how it’s starting to come together. You can already find information about drum lessons and my approach to teaching, along with a way to get in touch if you’d like to find out more or register your interest.

There are plenty more resources, information, and updates still to come, so do keep checking back as the site develops!

If you’d like to take a look, you can find it here:
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Thanks for all the support — I’m really looking forward to welcoming new students soon! 🥁✨

Nao's Drum Tuition - Home Everyone Can Learn Music — Let’s Explore Music Together. Personalised music lessons designed to build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music... Meet Your Teacher Naomi R. Cornish Hello! I'm Naomi, the founder of Nao's Drum Tuition. My passion is helping people of all