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something missing from here,
feel free to email
matt@seymourdrums.com
I became a drum tutor, not for money, but to help and inspire drummers young and old to
achieve something. Of course we're all here to make a living, but I strongly believe my
passion and dedication to my own development and that of my students is unrivaled. I
gave up a life with a regular wage to do this, with a family and house to support.
I want students in Cambridgeshire to have the opportunity to experience the things I was
able to. This is why I put on (against all odds), drum clinics in the area.
Although its hard to accept a student with a poor attitude- e.g. poor attendance, lack of
communication, lack of practice, lack of respect etc, I don't give up and turn my back on
these until its a last resort. I was fortunate that my passion for drumming was always
automatic. I never had to be told to practice, or open my mind to wider influences. I try my
utmost to show students that learning an instrument is not just about reading music and
working on technique. To be a great player, I believe you have to learn what makes
drummers of the past and present tick. Accept that you have to work hard but it is worth
it, like anything in life.
Although I like to give challenging exercises to students, take them out of their comfort
zone as it were, the emphasis on my teaching is to focus on being able to have the tools
to play songs. I think in some ways students arrive thinking it will be easy and others
think negatively the odds are against them. I like to demonstrate the simplicity of
drumming whilst reminding us that we need to stretch ourselves.
I do appreciate that not everyone out there is trying to be Buddy Rich, but I do ask that
students meet me half way. I can point you in the right direction but you must want to do it.
My teaching is constantly evolving. In that, I mean I will always look on how I can improve
things to get the best results possible. This means listening to students own wants,
keeping up with musical trends (such as programming and sampling techniques),
continuing to learn from a variety of sources. I have also, as a hobby(!) begun to study
Psychology, and motivational techniques. As soon as the new Trinity Guildhall syllabus
arrived I learnt as many of the pieces as possible. If you are a parent with a child who
wishes to learn, consider helping them achieve something. Weigh up as much as possible
and find out more about drumming before jumping to the nearest or cheapest drum tutor.
While this may seem controversial, there are many great tutors who are passionate and
dedicated, but there are also people who call themselves tutors having played the drums
a bit or thought it might be easy money! Be careful to find out what the drummer is
involved in and how they have helped their students.
Finally you can be rest assured that I won't disappear off for tours without warning and
ensure you have regular slots available to you.
achieve something. Of course we're all here to make a living, but I strongly believe my
passion and dedication to my own development and that of my students is unrivaled. I
gave up a life with a regular wage to do this, with a family and house to support.
I want students in Cambridgeshire to have the opportunity to experience the things I was
able to. This is why I put on (against all odds), drum clinics in the area.
Although its hard to accept a student with a poor attitude- e.g. poor attendance, lack of
communication, lack of practice, lack of respect etc, I don't give up and turn my back on
these until its a last resort. I was fortunate that my passion for drumming was always
automatic. I never had to be told to practice, or open my mind to wider influences. I try my
utmost to show students that learning an instrument is not just about reading music and
working on technique. To be a great player, I believe you have to learn what makes
drummers of the past and present tick. Accept that you have to work hard but it is worth
it, like anything in life.
Although I like to give challenging exercises to students, take them out of their comfort
zone as it were, the emphasis on my teaching is to focus on being able to have the tools
to play songs. I think in some ways students arrive thinking it will be easy and others
think negatively the odds are against them. I like to demonstrate the simplicity of
drumming whilst reminding us that we need to stretch ourselves.
I do appreciate that not everyone out there is trying to be Buddy Rich, but I do ask that
students meet me half way. I can point you in the right direction but you must want to do it.
My teaching is constantly evolving. In that, I mean I will always look on how I can improve
things to get the best results possible. This means listening to students own wants,
keeping up with musical trends (such as programming and sampling techniques),
continuing to learn from a variety of sources. I have also, as a hobby(!) begun to study
Psychology, and motivational techniques. As soon as the new Trinity Guildhall syllabus
arrived I learnt as many of the pieces as possible. If you are a parent with a child who
wishes to learn, consider helping them achieve something. Weigh up as much as possible
and find out more about drumming before jumping to the nearest or cheapest drum tutor.
While this may seem controversial, there are many great tutors who are passionate and
dedicated, but there are also people who call themselves tutors having played the drums
a bit or thought it might be easy money! Be careful to find out what the drummer is
involved in and how they have helped their students.
Finally you can be rest assured that I won't disappear off for tours without warning and
ensure you have regular slots available to you.
Why not try some of our other
sections to increase your drum
and general music knowledge.
sections to increase your drum
and general music knowledge.
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