“Jake started lessons with Fergal after getting a drum kit for Christmas. He really enjoys every session as Fergal explains everything really clearly, and has a great knowledge of his craft. He has a good sense of humour and a fun personality which keeps Jake really engaged along with clear warmth and kindness in his approach. The communication is exceptional following each session so I know what he’s working on and how to help him at home. A real pleasure to have as part of Jake’s growth!”

Anneka Quincey

“I’ve really enjoyed learning drums with Fergal. He’s got a great sense of humour and keeps things relaxed, which makes the lessons fun, but he also knows exactly when to push and how to do it in a way that motivates rather than overwhelms. His feedback is always spot-on — encouraging when you’re getting it right, and constructive when something needs work. It’s been the perfect balance for me, and I’ve made real progress without it ever feeling like a chore. Highly recommend.”

Rob Oldershaw

“My daughter has been taking drum lessons for the past few months, and the experience has been fantastic. The instructor is not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and encouraging. Each lesson is tailored to her skill level, making learning progression enjoyable and manageable. The studio is welcoming, with a relaxed atmosphere that fosters creativity.  Overall, I highly recommend these drum lessons for anyone looking to start or enhance their drumming skills. It’s been a wonderful experience!”

Samantha Whitehead

“Before my son started playing Drums he would just bang about. However, since playing with Fergal he has gained confidence, structure to his playing as well as purpose and his love for the instrument has grown deeper. Fergal teaches him at his pace ensuring to break it down step by step helping him to pick it up faster. As a bonus Fergal is funny and down to earth and connects very well with my son. I see weekly improvements and I’m excited to see where this journey takes my son.”

Glenis King

“Fergal has been teaching my 11 year old son, Haroldas, for several months now. We have observed an increased enthusiasm from Haroldas and he has already achieved a Merit at Grade 1 Drum Kit. We have noticed significant progress in our child’s abilities in a relatively short time. Each lesson is well-structured, full of clarity, patience, and motivation. The teacher excels at engaging Haroldas and helping him feel confident while learning new things. We are privileged to have found him.”

Kristina Uzpelke

“Fergal has been absolutely brilliant. In just a few months, he’s helped me go from a complete novice to passing my first grade exam. His patience and expertise made all the difference. I’m chuffed to bits with my progress and can’t thank him enough for his top-notch instruction. If you’re looking to learn the drums, I’d strongly recommend giving him a go. His teaching is exceptional.”

John Hanby

“My son started showing interest in the drums after taking part in group music lessons and we soon realised it’s something he really wanted to grasp. We approached Fergal about some 1-2-1 lessons, not really knowing what to expect for a child of only 8 years old and complete beginner. We had an initial conversation about what Edward would like to get out of lessons, how often and length of lessons. Everything was tailored to suit him. Fergal started off with a very gentle approach, so Edward felt comfortable learning a new skill in a new environment and now after 6 months is working towards the trinity programme with weekly lessons. He has gained so much confidence, momentum and knowledge of playing the drums, is always keen to come home and show us what he has learnt. We always appreciate the after lesson updates from Fergal. Edward loves his lessons and enjoys Fergal’s style of teaching, he looks up to him like a rock star!”

Lyndsey Bates

“My daughter Kaydi has been having lessons with Fergal for nearly 2 months. Kaydi struggles with confidence and anxiety, Fergal was fantastic with Kaydi. We are now at a point where Kaydi will go to lessons and stay alone. Fergal is very welcoming. You have constant contact from Fergal and updates on each lesson. Kaydi loves her lessons and is coming along very well.” 

Vicky Boon

“Learning to play the Drums with Fergal has been nothing but a pleasant experience. The structure of the lessons are well thought out and he is a friendly and outgoing guy. He makes you feel at home and knows what you are doing with a clear cut path to make progress!”

Jake Izatt

“I have been taking drum lessons with Fergal for 6 months after trying to teach myself during covid.  He has helped me improve my technique and I have passed Grade 1 Trinity Drum Kit and am now on Grade 2.  Fergal is very good at performance and understanding how a piece should be played and we work on the tricky parts of pieces and how to move around the kit.  Apart from grades, Fergal would be very good at improving a drummer’s performance and learning a piece by ear.”

Jackie Sturgess

“Absolutely brilliant and very knowledgeable teacher! Patient whilst teaching and also very funny. My son loves his lessons and always comes home chatting about what he’s learnt. Would highly recommend!”

Katy Warnes-Jansons

“Izzy started Drum Lessons with Fergal as a complete novice and a little apprehensive as to what to expect.  Fergal had previously made us aware that she would need her own sticks and a practice pad, so she was ready to hit the ground running with the basic equipment needed, not only to have her lessons, but also to put into practice what she’d been taught in her lessons.  When I picked her up from every lesson she was beaming. I watched as she tapped her hands to the beat of the music being played on the car stereo on the way home. Then she went straight to her practice pad to continue on her return home. She looked forward every week to going to her lessons and never showed any signs of losing her motivation to learn the instrument. Fergal was brilliant from the very beginning. From the initial phone consultation, where we discussed what route we’d prefer Izzy to take (we opted for a structured graded approach) through to the post lesson email that outlined what they’d been working on. I can’t recommend Fergal enough. He is professional, easygoing, and always available to chat if needed.”

Andrew Maddison