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James Sharp, drum tutor. Professional drum tuition, for all ages & levels.
As a student or parent, you can be assured of the following when choosing James as a tutor:
Structured, modular learning
- Clear, simple, good value pricing
- Regular feedback on student’s progress
- Pro-quality drums, cymbals and sound systems used
- Enjoyable, fun and effective lessons
James has been playing drums since 1986. He has played all over the U.K, and has played drums and percussion on three well-received albums by singer-songwriter Nicky Swann.
He has also written on motivation and practice for Modern Drummer, the world's most widely read drum magazine.
James became a Drumsense tutor in 2008, and now teaches a very healthy roster of private students of various ages & levels, as well as several schools working as a peripatetic tutor.
James uses Yamaha acoustic drums, along with Protection Racket cases & Roland electronics.
He is also a proud endorser of Istanbul Mehmet cymbals, & is on their team of UK educators.
James is married with three children, and lives in Totnes, Devon.
Teaching location: Totnes
Email: james.sharp@drumsense.com
Phone 1: 01803 414151
Phone 2: 07888 898925
View my website http://www.jamessharpdrums.co.uk/
My Location
James Sharp Drums
Unit 14, Brook House
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6DJ
TQ9 6DJ
Telephone: 07888 898 925
Email: drumting@gmail.com
Website: http://www.jamessharpdrums.co.uk/
My News
Freedom Within Structure drum books / Tue 03 Dec 2024
Hi folks, I had every intention of writing my first book this year, but as things transpired I ended writing two. The books are intended to shine a ...
Crowdfunding for drums at Stoke Fleming Primary School / Thu 27 Jul 2017
The drums at Stoke Fleming Primary School are in vital need of repairs & renewals. UK schools are currently facing savage cuts to their budgets, with...
Reviews / Wed 14 Jun 2017
Update to the reviews page.
My Events
Drum Tuition with Colin Woolway, Totnes, April 2020 / Sat 25 to Sun 26 Apr 2020 (2 days)
Drumsense founder Colin Woolway will be making a welcome return to Devon this April, giving individual lessons on Saturday 25th & 26th. Lessons cos...
Steve White Teaching Weekend, September 2019 / Sat 21 to Sun 22 Sep 2019 (2 days)
Steve will be making a welcome return to Devon this September, offering individual lessons on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd.
Teaching Weekend with Robert Brian / Sat 04 to Sun 05 Aug 2018 (2 days)
Following the success of last year, I'm very pleased to welcome Rob back for another weekend of tuition, over Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th August 2018. ...
My Opportunities
Funded opportunities for young drummers. / Wed 20 Nov 2013
Are you a kit drummer (13-18 years) who wants stand out fr0m the rest? Here's your chance. We have four fully funded places on our Future Leaders sche...
My Videos
Moving the mill
A short exercise sent to a fellow drum tutor, demonstrating how to move the flam through 4 permutations of a single paradiddle.
Steve White - "Whitey vs. New Order"
Steve White tackles Blue Monday at Dartington, March 2011.
Steve White - "Whitey vs. Kraftwerk"
Steve White performing live at Dartington, 2011.
My Spaces
James Sharp, Drum Tutor studio, Totnes.
Brand new drum tuition studio, with full acoustic treatment & soundproofing. The only truly purpose-built drum tuition studio in South Devon.