Jamie Parker

Experience and Qualifications

With a passion for hitting hard and a career spanning nearly two decades, I'm Jamie: a professional drummer based in Kent with my own fully equipped, sound-proof studio, where I work and teach on real, acoustic drums. I also teach lessons online via Skype. While my speciality lies in rock and metal music, I’ve expanded my repertoire over the course of my career to include a diverse range of popular genres such as jazz, funk, hip-hop and reggae. Alongside my freelance work as a musician, I’ve also been teaching drumming for over seven years, both privately and at respected music schools: YMS in Canterbury as well as DrumWise and The Rock Music School, both in Maidstone.

I genuinely love teaching and enjoy working with students of all ages across various genres and styles. My approach is student-centred, prioritising your own interests and goals. Whether it's progressing in graded exams, mastering a specific song, honing timing, playing in a band or just for fun, I tailor my lessons to each student. I’m committed to continuous learning and growth, and have had the privilege of studying under esteemed drummer Dave Elitch. I also have an extensive range of experience working in professional studios and touring with various bands and artists, which means my lessons extend beyond just drumming and into a variety of essential topics such as tuning, recording, group rehearsal and song-writing. By incorporating these aspects into my teaching, I equip all my students with a well-rounded skill set.

You can see my latest work and availability via campsite.bio/jamiedrumz

Prices & Options

Standard hourly rate: £32

Further pricing details: To see all availability and easily book at the lowest prices, please visit jamieparkerdrums.as.me

You can contact me via jamieparkerdrums@outlook.com or 07780716416
My Instagram is @JamieDrumz

£32 per hour, £22 per half hour.

In person, online or at your home for a £10 surcharge within approximately 10 miles.
I play, teach and record in my own professional studio near Tenterden, about nine miles from Ashford.

Testimonials and References

“I really enjoy my lessons with Jamie, he's obviously very passionate about music and drumming in particular and his enthusiasm is infectious. He adapts easily to what I want to learn, provides sheet music for songs I request, identifies shortcomings in my technique / mistakes in my play to help me improve, and suggests useful exercises.” – Elliot

“Superb teacher. Inspired my son so he is now able to go to university to do drumming. A really encouraging brilliant teacher. I cannot recommend him highly enough.” – Jane

“Jamie has tutoring my 11yr son to play drums! Never have I seen him so eager to go to a lesson! Jamie is inspiration and has an natural ability to teach, he makes the lessons fun, and truly wants his students to be as passionate as he is about drumming!” – Rachael

“Jamie has completed several drumming tutorials with my 12 year old son who has really enjoyed Jamie’s tutorials he is so passionate about drumming and made the lessons fun & engaging. Jamie related well to my son and was very professional in his teaching.” – Jennie

“Jamie is an unfailingly reliable and trustworthy musician, who would bring a great deal of live experience, enthusiasm and knowledge to any drum lesson. He has a very personable and patient manner that would put students of all ages and backgrounds at ease.” – Stephanos

“Jamie is a super friendly and reliable person. He has a natural ability to share his inspiration and enthusiasm across virtually anyone. His entire life revolves around music, which is demonstrated by the hard work he has put into always being prepared and punctual for live gigs, as well as building his own rehearsal/recording studio.” – Mateusz

“I have really enjoyed my lessons with Jamie, he is very professional and is really enthusiastic. I leave my lessons feeling like I’ve learnt so much and I always look forward to my next lesson. Jamie was great, helping me tune my drum kit and explaining how to change over all my drum skins so I would feel confident to do this again. I would recommend Jamie to anyone looking for lessons.” – Charlotte

“Jamie has had a tuff challenge with me / I've started to learn to play drums with him and he has done well to keep is cool when I can't get it right!. We have struck up a friendship and he is a cool teacher regards Ian Hart” – Ian

“My son started drum lessons with Jamie in the summer after months of trying to find someone suitable. After the first lesson, my son was so happy and most of all felt very comfortable with Jamie. He is such a fantastic guy, with a huge talent. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for drum lessons.” – Lacey

“Only had two lessons so far but will do more ! Great man AND teacher. He's got a nice place too. You got to use the big drum ;-)” – Victor
“Jamie has been teaching my 7 year old son brilliantly. He is friendly, engaging, and patient. He was very helpful and honest when I first approached him, has taken the time to get to know my son who likes him very much, and is teaching good form from the beginning. His practice studio is ideal for one to one lessons. We are very lucky to have a drum teacher of this calibre so close to us, and I would highly recommend him.” – Paul

Listed in All Tutors, DBS / CRB Checked, Located at a drumming studio, Mobile Tutor (travels to student's home), References available