Dave Betts

Your lessons with Dave Betts will be tailored specifically to your individual requirements. Whether you're a beginner or advanced,
you will be learning with a positive, enthusiastic teacher, with a proven track record in performance and education.

Dave has performed with his own band at many of the UK's leading venues such as Ronnie Scott's, The 606 club, The Hideaway etc.. He also teaches at some of the UK's most prestigious schools including Sherborne School and King's college Taunton.

As well as teaching drum kit, Dave is a specialist in Latin percussion (congas, timbales, hand percussion etc.) So you have the added option of expanding your skill set beyond the drum kit.

You don't need to be able to read music but you do need access to a kit. Here's a list of some of the things you can learn:

Playing drums in different styles- Pop, Rock, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Fusion, Reggae, metal and many more.
How to play your favourite songs
How to play creative fills
How to read drum music
How to pass graded drum kit exams
How to play and apply the drum rudiments
How to solo and improvise
How to tune your kit
How to improve your time keeping
How to play congas, bongos timbales etc.

Whatever you choose to learn, you will be studying in a fun, friendly and positive environment.