Information About Mehdi - Blackheath teacher

Personal Description:

London Based Drummer.
After graduating from DrumTech (Tech Music Schools) in 2007, I have performed live with artists as diverse as Jon B, Jocelyn Brown, Omar and Grammy award winning saxophonist Mike Phillips (Prince, Stevie Wonder). Playing headline slots at many major UK Venues & Festivals including London’s Indigo 02, Ronnie Scotts, the Jazz Café and the Royal Albert Hall presenting him with the opportunity to travel far and wide, to wonderful destinations such as Nigeria, Indonesia and Cuba to name a few.
I have had the pleasure of recording in many of the major studios in London including EMI Studios, Dean street studios, RAK and Angel studio. He now runs his own home studio MUSIC MED STUDIO from his South East London base. I have also played and recorded drums and percussion for major for Clients that include Warner brothers, L’Oreal and Coca-Cola.
Aside from his regular sessions, gigs and teaching. I'm currently recording his own project with his band Space Ghetto, with international gig dates to follow in Italy and Havana, Cuba (International Rhythm & Dance Festival 2023).

I Proudly Endorses Soultone Cymbals, and Protection Racket cases. I also play Tama Drums (Starclassic Bubunga) & uses Remo heads, Vater sticks and DW Hardware

Tutoring Experience:

I have been teaching drums for over 15 years now, in many different settings, from one to one tuition, music workshops and classroom.
I love teaching privately either at students homes, but mainly from my own home studio, which has two drum kits, and PA system so i can give very practical drum lessons.
i currently teach drums in Trinity Primary and Secondary schools (Lewisham Borough Schools), which i have been there for 11 years now. also taught at Soho Parish Primary (Westminster Borough Council) for 10 years from 2008-2018, as well as many workshops conducted in Lewisham College/LESOCO.

Tutoring Approach:

I have a very practical approach to playing the Drum Kit, as well as theory, technique and concepts, its very important to apply everything to the drums and withing a musical context, therefore much of my lessons are based on the kit (as well as practise pad), with play along tracks through a PA system.
Patience is an absolute must with an understanding that people have different ways of learning, so a holistic approach to teaching is key for me.