Tom Hawthorn Music

Tom is a highly skilled drummer and an incredible teacher. His studio space is great too, allowing students to record and hear back what they're playing. I'd recommend him to anyone at any level.

I can highly recommend Tom as a drum teacher. Not only is he a phenomenal drummer, but his pedagogical skills are also second to none. I had been struggling with a technique for over two years before I started working with Tom and he identified the issue straight away. Now I am making such quick progress and I feel I play even old songs I had been playing for years with much more commitment and purpose. His lessons are challenging and you leave every time with new ideas about how to improve y...

Tom has been teaching my 11 year old son drums for over a year now. He is warm, friendly and reliable and my son loves his weekly lessons. Tom has excellent drum and teaching skills and is highly professional and knowledgeable about all types of drumming. He is very encouraging towards my son and always makes him feel like his talents are recognised. The facilities are great and the classes are convenient for after school and holidays. There is no one I’d recommend more highly to teach drums!

Tom has been an excellent teacher for me. He is always patient even when it takes me ages to grasp a concept or technique. Tom always has several different ways to try and improve a particular technique so if I can’t manage one way, there’s always an alternative. Always very accommodating when booking lessons. He also massively simplified reading drum tabs for me and the different variations of fills became more obvious and attainable. Always leave a lesson with a smile on my face and the mot...

I've only started drum lessons about 3 months ago - at the age of 40 - so I am probably one of Tom's 'mature students'! But I know he teaches to a a variety of people, including professionals. Although it may be too late for me to make this a profession or career, Tom is very encouraging. He's a very skilled drummer and an excellent and patient teacher. I also really appreciate the fact that he's happy to help even after the lessons, if I have any questions while I am practicing at home. I a...