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SCHOOLS drum school
As a committed student, the ACM Performance School offers the best start for any musician wanting a long-term career in music. You will have unlimited access to some of the world’s leading educators who are always on hand to help you with your musical development.
The Tutors at ACM are working professionals who have toured, recorded and performed at stadium level with some of the biggest names in the industry. As world leaders in music education we believe its vital all students have that working knowledge passed on to them by our faculty, who have unlimited experience as to exactly what it takes to make it in the real world of music.
During your time here you will receive excellent detailed curriculum and many opportunities to perform along side the next generation of music professionals. There are also various masterclass, clinic, and workshop based sessions from some of the finest musicians working today.
On a day to day basis you get to soak up a highly charged musical environment conducive to study and improvement. All of our students cover a vast array of musical styles and genres and receive regular one to one tutorials that support all aspects of long-term musical development.
We want to equip you with the necessary tools to make the most of that window of opportunity.
All we need from you is your hunger to learn and commitment to study. We will supply the rest! We look forward to welcoming you and taking this epic journey together.
Paul Geary
Performance School
Commercial Development Manager
ACM runs a number of extra curricular events and activities for students on full time vocals courses, guitar courses, bass guitar courses, drums courses, music production courses and music business courses.
All ACM Xtra Pro Workshops
Check out the full list of ACM Pro Workshops
click here
Roland Drum Teaching Studio
Beating at the heart of the drum school is the Roland Drum Teaching Studio. This space is equipped with 20 state-of-the-art Roland V-Drum kits and a Yamaha Maple Custom acoustic kit. The drum teaching studio on our drum courses is a ground-breaking space that has a reputation second to none, and has set the precedent for drum education which all others must follow.
Chad Smith Drum Studio
When it comes to the ACM Drum School, only the largest of rock legends will do. And they don’t come much more legendary than Red Hot Chili Peppers tub-thumping supremo Chad Smith. Chad was both delighted and honoured to put his name to the all-new drum facility, which has a signature Chad Smith Pearl kit and Sabian cymbals as its centrepiece. Add to that 18 Roland TD12 kits, loads of cool pics and a whole range of Chad’s signed stuff and you’ve got a drum course rock experience waiting to happen.
SCHOOLS drum school
Drum School
Without a doubt, there is a feeling of solidarity amongst drummers that exists with no other group of instrumentalists. ACM's drum school is a vibrant extension of the world-wide drumming community and gives students on its drumming courses everything they need to learn and earn with their skills.
Drum School - Introduction
As a committed student, the ACM Performance School offers the best start for any musician wanting a long-term career in music. You will have unlimited access to some of the world’s leading educators who are always on hand to help you with your musical development.The Tutors at ACM are working professionals who have toured, recorded and performed at stadium level with some of the biggest names in the industry. As world leaders in music education we believe its vital all students have that working knowledge passed on to them by our faculty, who have unlimited experience as to exactly what it takes to make it in the real world of music.
During your time here you will receive excellent detailed curriculum and many opportunities to perform along side the next generation of music professionals. There are also various masterclass, clinic, and workshop based sessions from some of the finest musicians working today.
On a day to day basis you get to soak up a highly charged musical environment conducive to study and improvement. All of our students cover a vast array of musical styles and genres and receive regular one to one tutorials that support all aspects of long-term musical development.
We want to equip you with the necessary tools to make the most of that window of opportunity.
All we need from you is your hunger to learn and commitment to study. We will supply the rest! We look forward to welcoming you and taking this epic journey together.
Paul Geary
Performance School
Commercial Development Manager
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Drum School - Xtra
ACM runs a number of extra curricular events and activities for students on full time vocals courses, guitar courses, bass guitar courses, drums courses, music production courses and music business courses.
All ACM Xtra Pro Workshops
Check out the full list of ACM Pro Workshops
click here
Drum School - Xtra...
ACM runs a number of extra curricular events and activities for students on full time drum courses (these extra curricular events also apply to vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard, music production and music business courses too). These may include:
• Percussion Lab – practical work focusing on rhythm in a variety of styles and song forms.
• Live Performance Workshops – a further opportunity for students on our drum courses to develop band skill techniques in a live performance environment.
• Perform with Confidence (for Diploma students) – a drum course workshop concentrating on confidence building and anxiety management in performance.
• Sight Reading Workshop
• Latin Workshop
• Jazz Workshop
• Prog Rock Workshop
• Theory Lab
• Technique & Stylistic Lab
• Technique and Reading
• Percussion Lab – practical work focusing on rhythm in a variety of styles and song forms.
• Live Performance Workshops – a further opportunity for students on our drum courses to develop band skill techniques in a live performance environment.
• Perform with Confidence (for Diploma students) – a drum course workshop concentrating on confidence building and anxiety management in performance.
• Sight Reading Workshop
• Latin Workshop
• Jazz Workshop
• Prog Rock Workshop
• Theory Lab
• Technique & Stylistic Lab
• Technique and Reading
Drum School - Focus
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Drum School - Courses
We have a range of full and part time drum courses to study. Find out more about ACM's drumming courses and the drum school:
Contemporary Music Performance Masters
Performance Drum Degree
Performance Drum Higher Diploma
Performance Drum Diploma
Part Time Courses
To start your application to ACM simply download our drums course information and an application form. Alternatively you can speak to our Admissions Team on 01483 500 800 to discuss your education options at ACM.
Drum School - Facilities
Roland Drum Teaching Studio
Beating at the heart of the drum school is the Roland Drum Teaching Studio. This space is equipped with 20 state-of-the-art Roland V-Drum kits and a Yamaha Maple Custom acoustic kit. The drum teaching studio on our drum courses is a ground-breaking space that has a reputation second to none, and has set the precedent for drum education which all others must follow.
Chad Smith Drum Studio
When it comes to the ACM Drum School, only the largest of rock legends will do. And they don’t come much more legendary than Red Hot Chili Peppers tub-thumping supremo Chad Smith. Chad was both delighted and honoured to put his name to the all-new drum facility, which has a signature Chad Smith Pearl kit and Sabian cymbals as its centrepiece. Add to that 18 Roland TD12 kits, loads of cool pics and a whole range of Chad’s signed stuff and you’ve got a drum course rock experience waiting to happen.
