Information About Kamil - Isleworth teacher -

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Personal Description:

I’m Kamil and I offer private drum tuition in the West/South West London areas to students who are keen on getting started, or for more advanced players who wish to push themselves musically. Having taught for over 8 years to a wide variety of age groups, I have a great deal of experience in helping students progress their skills behind the drum kit.
I'm also a professional freelance drummer and, having graduated in 2014 with First Class Honours from the Academy of Contemporary Music, I was able to turn my love of playing and teaching drums into a career that has sprawled many exciting opportunities.

Some performing highlights include:
- UK Tour with Pale Waves, Feb 2022
- UK Tour with James Bourne (Busted), Apr 22
- West End and touring production of Green Day's 'American Idiot' theatre show
- Various international shows including Los Angeles, New York, and Singapore

Tutoring Experience:

- Over 20 weekly private and in-school students
- Highly experienced teaching kids and adults, both one-to-one and in groups
- 100% pass rate (merit and above) for Trinity and Rockschool graded exams
- Published an education book called "Drums At The Front", in collaboration with Pete Ray Biggin (Chaka Khan, Level 42)
- Guest lectured degree lessons at The Academy of Contemporary Music
- Currently developing an online platform for video lessons

Tutoring Approach:

Lessons are independently tailored to each student to maximise progress, whilst being delivered in a fun, relaxed and inspiring manor. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, have moderate skills being the kit, or are more advanced, I can ensure that progress will be made whilst unlocking your full potential.
Over the years I have gained a lot of experience teaching younger ages and as such I have really good methods that will get your child playing basic rhythms and beats along to their favourite songs in no time!
Students will also be given various print-outs and MP3's so they can continue learning between lessons.
Enhanced DBS checked, and I’ve complete various Child Safeguarding Courses over the years for previous employers.

All aspects of drumming are covered, so whether you’re just starting out, or have specific things you’d like to focus on, I’ve got you covered. Here’s a brief list of the things we’ll work on:

- Basic coordination
- Playing along to songs, understating the importance of timing and using your own ear to clearly hear what the drums are playing
- Fun fills and patterns around the kit
- Exploration of a variety of music styles including jazz, rock, latin, funk, pop, metal etc
- Preparation for graded exams (Rockschool, Trinity Rock & Pop etc, Grades 1 - 8) should you wish to do this
- Technique
- Double kick drum applications
- Rudiments on the snare, and application around the kit
- Groove and awareness of how to play with other musicians
- Music theory and how to read drum notation
- Recording drums

Lessons offered can be in-person at students’ homes, online, or in my studio located in Staines.