Drum lessons in Oxford

Play the
Drums.

I’m Oscar. I teach one-to-one in my Oxford studio or online. Tell me what you’d like to be able to play, and I’ll help you work out how to practise towards it.

Explore drum lessons Meet Oscar

Oxford studio or onlineBeginners to experienced players

On stage with The Bandeoke Experience.Oxford, UK

Playing professionally since 2010

Teaching experience dating back to 2012

DBS & safeguarding updated in 2026

Lessons and experience

What brings you
to the drums?

Find out how lessons work, or take a look at the playing experience I bring to them.

01 / LESSONS

Drum lessons
in Oxford

Start from scratch, work towards grades, return to the kit or get help with your playing. One-to-one lessons for children, teenagers and adults in my Oxford studio or online.

Find out about lessons

02 / THE EXPERIENCE

The drummer
behind the lessons.

I perform with The Bandeoke Experience and Milo Max, alongside a background in touring, festivals and theatre. That work informs how I teach timing, feel and playing with other musicians.

See my performance work

My teaching setup.

A space to learn

Serious about music.
Patient with people.

You might be starting from scratch, working towards a grade or trying to get a fill back into the groove. I’ll help you work out what needs attention and give you something clear to practise.

In my Oxford studio, we can listen to music, break it down, see how it’s written and try it on the kit. We can also record your playing, listen back and create exercises around what you need to work on. I want you to understand what you’re doing, so you can keep working on it when you get home.

Step inside the studio

From Gran Canaria to Oxford

From my Dad’s gigs
to a career in music.

My Dad’s gigs in Gran Canaria were part of my childhood. When I wanted to learn, I helped him set up, practised in his rehearsal room and went back to him when I got stuck.

My own professional gigs began in 2010. I later studied at ICMP in London and worked in bands, on cruise ships, at festivals and on tour. Today I teach in Oxford and perform with The Bandeoke Experience and Milo Max.

Read my story

Articles and resources

Advice for
the practice room.

All articles & resources

Electronic drum kit and drum notation screen in Oscar’s studio

Practice

How to practise drums: the early stages

Break a new pattern into manageable pieces, build repeatable phrases and leave time to play. The practice advice I give students to use at home.

25 December 2023 · 7 min read

Acoustic drum shells, cymbals and hardware seen from the playing position

Getting started

Buying your first acoustic drum kit

What you actually need for a first acoustic kit: drums, cymbals, stands and the extras that are easy to overlook. Written for beginners and parents.

21 April 2025 · 7 min read

Oscar playing an acoustic kit with sticks and cymbals visible

Equipment

5(ish) useful things to keep beside your drums

You’ve got the drums. What else belongs beside them? A look at sticks, a rug, a music stand, headphones and the cables that are easy to forget.

17 November 2023 · 3 min read

Google reviews

      EXCELLENT  
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   Taotao Chen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I searched ‘Drum Teacher in Oxford’ on Google and Oscar’s details popped up the first. I must say this is the best Google experience ever! Oscar is really passionate about the drum playing. For the past two years, my child has been learning with Oscar, from a total beginner to a Trinity Grade 5 drum player, quite impressive! Oscar is very patient, with several years’ teaching experience, so he knows how to make pupils, pre-school age to teenagers, engaged and understood easily. It is a pity that we are leaving Oxford, so wouldn’t be able to learn with Oscar, but I totally recommend him to all parents of whatever age children!
  
 
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   Vic Ox 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Oscar is an amazing drummer and a fantastic teacher.
My son’s drumming skills have really improved, and he’s now feeling confident enough to play in a small band with his friends.
Oscar comes to my house every week, which makes it super convenient. He’s lessons are well designed and fun for all.
I highly recommend him!
  
 
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   Adam Wilson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a fantastic experience learning drums with Oscar. Having played other instruments and mostly taught myself the drums, I was looking for someone who could tailor lessons to my existing knowledge while making sure I had all the necessary fundamentals. Oscar did exactly that—his approach was structured yet flexible, ensuring I built a solid foundation while keeping the lessons engaging and my progress moving quickly.

His teaching style is clear, encouraging, and always focused on practical application, which made each session both productive and enjoyable. I highly recommend Oscar to anyone looking to improve their drumming, whether you're a complete beginner or already have experience!

Thanks again, Oscar!
  
 
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   Stuart 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Oscar is an enthusiastic and versatile drum teacher, keeping my kid  engaged and progressing with every lesson!
  
 
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   Elena Russu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Oscar is a great teacher

I started to learn drums 2 years ago and now I can play a few songs.
Also Oscar can create music and notation for new band and you can learn all different  gander of music.