Upton Drum School

⭐️ WOW! 2022 has been a big year! With 2 concerts, 1 school tour and 2 holiday programmes, this year has been one to remember! Andre and Phillip have been stoked with everyone’s progress, and are looking forward to seeing everyone next year! We can’t do this without the support from our community.. Thanks for encouraging and supporting your kids with learning the drums!

⭐️ Next year is going to be even more exciting as we become Upton Music School! Make sure you are following our social media, and recommend us to your friends and family!👌👍

⭐️ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Enjoy the summer! 🤶🔥

Exciting things happening!! Share with your friends and family, and you could win a $200 Prezzie card!!

⭐️ Another awesome night at the 2022 End Of Year Drum Concert!

⭐️ Well done to everyone who performed, playing on stage is no easy feat! Andre and Phillip were so proud of all their students, and the work they have put in.

⭐️ See you at the next one! 👌🥁🔥

Awesome being involved again this year! 🎄🎄❤️

⭐️ Been a little quiet here on social media, however BIG things are coming! Stay tuned for what’s happening in 2023.. 😳🏠🎵

⭐️ Students are busy preparing for the end of year school tour, as well as our end of year drum concert on the 16th of December!! 🥁🥁👌

The Bus is back! ❤️❤️👌

⭐️Term 4 Lessons with Andre!!

⭐️Andre has some new time slots available for term 4. If you are wanting to get your child into an after school group lesson that is affordable and fun, now is your chance! Hear what others have said about Andre 👇

“Aiden enjoyed learning to drum and we are very happy to have had Andre. He was very professional, encouraging and very very patient”

⭐️ Monday 3:30-4:00, 4:00-4:30
Wednesday 3:30-4:00
5:00-5:30
Thursday 3:30-4:00
5:00-5:30
5:30-6:00

Get in touch asap, as these spots will fill up quickly! 👌🥁👍

Awesome night seeing student Caleb performing with his band !! You guys rocked it!👍💥

⭐️ Great seeing students Zen, Luka, Tyson and Stella all being a part of the opening ceremony!! Not many 11-12 year olds get to play in front of 10,000 people! 😮 Shoutout to Miss Neal (tour manager 😆) for giving these future rockstars performing opportunities, and keeping them humble! 😆👏👌

⭐️ Introducing the Upton Drum School TOP GUNS!! 💥

⭐️ These pilots are highly specialised, motivated and are the best of the best at their school. They have been learning for at least one year and have shown a desire and commitment to improving as drummers, and being the best they can be.

⭐️ Going forward they will be challenged, pushed and be on call for any band, concert or performing opportunities!

⭐️ Full list below 👇

Matua: Dan, Ben, Elyse*
Greenpark: Kobe and Jia
Taumata: Sanay and Jerome*
Tauranga Primary: Max, Joel and Charlie
Papamoa College: Biane, Sienna* and Dante*
Otumoetai Intermediate: Sofiya, Finn and Stella
ACG: Eric*,Taylor* and Luca*
* = not pictured

Join with us in welcoming them onboard!! 👏 🥁🔥

⭐️ WOW!! What a night! 🤩

⭐️ The mid year concert was a huge celebration of not only students, but of 5 years of business for Upton Drum School!! 👌

⭐️ Seeing students hit the stage for the first time or 20th time, is always such a buzz. Keep an eye out for the concert videos coming soon! 😏🥁

⭐️ A massive thanks to for doing the production/sound, for video/photography, Andre Hood for the awesome teaching so far, Ben Lloyd + band, and Jess and Zara for sorting the supper!

⭐️ See you all term 3! Here’s to another 5 years! 👏🥁👍