Chris Kerley - Zedi Forder
Drum Tuition +
Hi I'm Chris or "Kerl" if you like! I teach drums in Surrey. I have been drumming for 25+ years alongside song writing, singing and production. I've written, drummed & sung on multiple albums & EP's and built up a strong discography and oodles of practical experience live and in the studio in genres ranging from rock/metal to electro/acoustic/pop.
The drums are the best instrument...I may of course be a little biased! I offer lessons with the aim of raising you to the level of playing your favourite songs as well as creating your own grooves. My tutoring style is informal, easy going, humorous and relaxed. I don't focus on exams and grades (though do offer that path as an option). I do focus on fun, fitness, motivation, band dynamics and nurturing your creativity and all at a pace you're comfortable with. My job is to teach you new techniques and inspire you to run with it.
REMEMBER - Drumming is for any age, young or old. I have students from seven to seventy! If you can swing a stick & move your legs you can give drumming a bash!
I am enhanced DBS checked.
Besides the obvious musical applications and the discipline it can bring to the mind, drumming has a bonus. It is great exercise. Alongside the fun and fulfilment of learning the best instrument and improving your ambidexterity please remember the many healthy positives of taking up the drums, including -
What equipment do you need?
You don't need a drum kit to take lessons! (You'll use one of mine) but it's best to eventually have something to practice with at home. Practice makes perfect!
I recommend:
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Sticks (You'll need to bring your own sticks after a few lessons)
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Practice pad (Good stopgap before you buy a kit)
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Ear protection (Muffs & plugs) for playing acoustic drums
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Isolated ear buds (to listen to audio/click)
When you're suitably invested - A solid acoustic kit or an electronic drum kit (for the quieter option!)
Acoustic Drums
Electronic Drums
Check out Videos of Kerl Drumming
HERE
Check out my discography
HERE
£35 per 55 minute lesson @ mine (e-kit)
£22 per 30 minute lesson @ mine (e-kit)
£40 - Per 55 minute lesson @ Horsell/Water Rat Studios (Acoustic kit)
+ £15 to receive Kerl's Drum Book + first lesson bundle
(Fee's must be booked & paid for in advance)
If slots are available you may book back to back lessons.
Where?
I mostly teach on an electronic kit (pictured) from home (Woking Town centre) and on an acoustic kit out of a private room in Horsell. I'm also occasionally at the Water Rat Studios in Woking. I can also, dependent on availability, offer home tuition to people within a certain radius for a higher fee and only if you've got a kit.
I don't currently offer online lessons.
Please get in contact regarding availability and to find out more. Please arrive promptly to your lesson. Please communicate promptly.
I cannot offer refunds. Re-arrangements are possible as long as you give me at least 4 days of notice. Thank you.
E-Kit @ Mine
Horsell
Water Rat Studios
I have students coming to me from all over Surrey and beyond! From Woking to Horsell, Brookwood, Knaphill, Guildford, Normandy, Farnborough, Farnham, Camberley, Frimley, Ripley, Send, Pyrford, Chobham, Weybridge, Virginia Water, Maidenhead, Reading, Bracknell, Godalming, Addlestone, Esher, Chertsey, Byfleet. All welcome!
"I can’t thank Chris enough for getting me into drumming. Honestly, I didn’t think I’d enjoy it at first — it just wasn’t an instrument that appealed to me. But his lessons completely changed my mind. He makes every session fun, relaxed, and engaging, and his passion really comes through. You can tell he truly cares about his students and puts real thought into tailoring each lesson to suit them. I’ve learned so much, and after each session I always feel more relaxed, uplifted, and just generally good about myself. He’s an amazing teacher and a genuinely great person to learn from"
Disha, Student