Choose the membership that’s right for you.

We have a range of memberships suitable for all. 

Online Membership

Online Academy

Get unlimited online access to our syllabus in step-by-step, video courses, covering all drum topics, grade pieces and songs. 

All Online Academy Members will also get a monthly online Q&A session, and access to our online community, where you can interact with our teachers and your fellow academy members.

Monthly

£ 19
99
/Month
  • Unlimited access to recorded lessons
  • Step-by-step syllabus
  • Lessons covering all levels of our syllabus: Foundation, Intermediate, & Advanced
  • Lessons covering all grade pieces from Initial to Grade 8
  • Monthly Q&A Session
  • 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
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7-DAY FREE TRIAL

Yearly

£ 199
99
/Year
  • Unlimited access to recorded lessons
  • Step-by-step syllabus
  • Lessons covering all levels of our syllabus: Foundation, Intermediate, & Advanced
  • Lessons covering all grade pieces from Initial to Grade 8
  • Monthly Q&A Session
  • 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Sign Up
7-DAY FREE TRIAL

Studio Memberships

In-person memberships designed to accelerate your progress

Foundation

Our Foundation Membership covers Levels 1 & 2 of our syllabus, which includes: Getting Set Up, The Fundamentals, Technique, Rhythm, Rudiments, Independence, Time, Compound Time, Music Theory, & Dynamics.

The Foundation Membership also includes the music genres: Rock & Pop, R&B, Funk, Blues, Musical Theatre, World, Jazz, Reggae, & Orchestral. as well as  lessons on Songs, Trinity College London Drum Kit (Initial, Grade 1,& Grade 2), and Trinity Rock & Pop Drums (Initial, Grade 1, & Grade 2).

Our Foundation Membership comes as both an Online Membership, so you can learn from any where in the world, or as a Studio Membership at our studios in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. 

Studio Academy

Foundation 30
£ 80 /Month
  • Weekly 30 Minute Individual Lessons
  • Reserved Weekly Slot
  • Lessons covering Levels 1 & 2 of our syllabus
  • Lessons covering Initial/Debut, Grade 1 & Grade 2 songs and pieces
  • Video Recording Sessions
  • Rearrangements/Live Online Lessons/Recorded Lessons, when not able to attend a lesson in person
  • Add On: Online Academy Membership for just £12/month (saving 40%)
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Studio Academy

Foundation 60
£ 160 /Month
  • Weekly 1 Hour Individual Lessons
  • Reserved Weekly Slot
  • Lessons covering Levels 1 & 2 of our syllabus
  • Lessons covering Initial/Debut, Grade 1 & Grade 2 songs and pieces
  • Video Recording Sessions
  • Rearrangements/Live Online Lessons/Recorded Lessons, when not able to attend a lesson in person
  • Add On: Online Academy Membership for just £12/month (saving 40%)
Sign Up

Intermediate

Our Intermediate Membership covers Levels 3, 4 & 5 of our syllabus, which includes: The Fundamentals, Technique, Rhythm, Rudiments, Independence, Time, Speed, Compound Time, Odd Time, Music Theory, & Dynamics.

The Intermediate Membership also includes the music genres: Rock & Pop, R&B, Funk, Blues, Disco, Hip-Hop, Country, Musical Theatre, World, Jazz, Reggae, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Gospel, Fusion & Orchestral; and also includes lessons on Songs, Trinity College London Drum Kit (Grade 3, Grade 4 & Grade 5), and Trinity Rock & Pop Drums (Grade 3, Grade 4 & Grade 5).

Choose between an Online Membership, where you get unlimited online access to our pre-recorded lesson content from anywhere in the world; or a Studio Membership, where you get to take Individual Lessons with one of our teachers at our studios in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire.

Studio Academy

Intermediate 30
£ 85 /Month
  • Weekly 30 Minute Individual Lessons
  • Reserved Weekly Slot
  • Lessons covering Levels 3, 4 & 5 of our syllabus
  • Lessons covering Grade 3, 4 & 5 songs and pieces
  • Video Recording Sessions
  • Rearrangements/Live Online Lessons/Recorded Lessons, when not able to attend a lesson in person
  • Add On: Online Academy Membership for just £12/month (saving 40%)
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Studio Academy

Intermediate 60
£ 170 /Month
  • Weekly 1 Hour Individual Lessons
  • Reserved Weekly Slot
  • Lessons covering Levels 3, 4 & 5 of our syllabus
  • Lessons covering Grade 3, 4 & 5 songs and pieces
  • Video Recording Sessions
  • Rearrangements/Live Online Lessons/Recorded Lessons, when not able to attend a lesson in person
  • Add On: Online Academy Membership for just £12/month (saving 40%)
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Advanced

Covering our entire syllabus (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8) of our syllabus, which includes: Getting Set Up, The Fundamentals, Technique, Rhythm, Rudiments, Independence, Time, Speed, Compound Time, Odd Time, Music Theory, & Dynamics.

As well as the music genres: Rock & Pop, R&B, Funk, Blues, Disco, Hip-Hop, Country, Musical Theatre, World, Jazz, Reggae, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Gospel, Fusion, Metal, & Orchestral.

And also including: lessons on Songs, Trinity College London Drum Kit (Initial, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7 & Grade 8), and Trinity Rock & Pop Drums (Initial, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7 & Grade 8).

Studio Academy

Advanced 30
£ 90 /Month
  • Weekly 30 Minute Individual Lessons
  • Reserved Weekly Slot
  • Lessons covering Levels 6, 7 & 8 of our syllabus
  • Lessons covering Grades 6, 7 & 8 songs and pieces
  • Video Recording Sessions
  • Rearrangements/Live Online Lessons/Recorded Lessons, when not able to attend a lesson in person
  • Add On: Online Academy Membership for just £12/month (saving 40%)
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Studio Academy

Advanced 60
£ 180 /Month
  • Weekly 1 Hour Individual Lessons
  • Reserved Weekly Slot
  • Lessons covering Levels 6, 7 & 8 of our syllabus
  • Lessons covering Grades 6, 7 & 8 songs and pieces
  • Video Recording Sessions
  • Rearrangements/Live Online Lessons/Recorded Lessons, when not able to attend a lesson in person
  • Add On: Online Academy Membership for just £12/month (saving 40%)
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Testimonials

"My son is thriving at Drummers Academy of Music in Letchworth. He has been attending weekly lessons for a few years since being an absolute beginner and has sailed through the grades with the guidance of the professional drumming teachers. I will continue to recommend this venue for all ages and abilities."
Suzie Godfrey
"My son has been attending Drummers Academy for a few years now and enjoys his lessons and practice. The team have adapted to his needs, been kind and understanding, pushed and encouraged and made the whole process fun. He looks forward to lessons and for him drumming plays an important part of his life, more than learning an instrument. The team are terrific, talented, friendly and I would recommend them to anyone."
Steve Andrews
"My son has been attending lessons here for the last few weeks as a complete beginner. He absolutely loves it and his teacher has been brilliant. We’ve been really impressed with the progress he’s made already. He looks forward to the lessons each week. Highly recommend."
Sam Cooke
"These guys teach my son drums, they are totally professional but create enjoyment from music which has led to us continuing for a number of years. They are the best"
Jim Gardner
"Both my son & I have been taking lessons with John & Tristan over the years.. They are both very knowledgable & make learning drums more fun than it already is! Studios & facilities are exceptional too. Worth every penny!"
Thulsi Crosina
"My lessons are one of the highlights of the week! My teacher is awesome (Ive some one-offs with other teachers here and they've been great too). I'm an adult, and a music fan, trying to get serious on this great instrument. This has been the perfect place, I've learned loads and enjoyed it so much."
James Stevenson
"My son has been learning to play the drums for several years now. I also joined with him (I practice but no longer have lessons) and highly recommend the studio. Tris gets a special mention for his dedication and passion to helping others learn. Good to also see the studio expand their offering with supplementary online lessons, studio sessions, workshops etc."
Rakesh Patel
"I highly recommend Drummers Academy of Music. The teachers are all really patient and make learning the drums fun. The studios are really well equipped and having the opportunity to record a track so you can see your progress is great."
Kristy Barber
"My son is loving his drumming lessons. Very professionally run drumming school. Thanks guys."
Sarah Winters
"Fantastic, John and all his tutors are the best, couldn't recommend more highly."
Richard Evans
"My son has recently started coming to weekly lessons with Matt. He absolutely loves it. I've been very impressed so far and can already see my son's progress in a few weeks. Highly recommend. Thank you!"
Louise Cooke

FAQ

With an Online Membership, you get access to all three levels of our syllabus: foundation, intermediate, and advanced.

‘You get you unlimited access to all of the pre-recorded lessons of our entire syllabus. You will also get unlimited access to the pre-recorded lessons on songs, as well as the Trinity College London Drum Kit Grade pieces for Initial-Grade 8; the Trinity Rock & Pop pieces for Initial-Grade 8, and Trinity College London Snare Drum Grade 1-5.

An Online Membership also gives you access to a monthly Q&A session with John Vooght, to go through any questions that you might have on any of the content.

There are three studio academy memberships: Academy, Academy +, and Academy Pro.

With an Academy Membership, you’ll get a reserved weekly individual lesson slot with one of our teachers at our studios in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, in the UK. In the lessons you will go over everything in our syllabus with the ongoing in-person support of a teacher. 

You will also get recording sessions included, whereby you’ll have a recording project every three months, to learn, and prepare for.

You’ll also get to perform in our Annual Showcase, to a full house at a local music venue.


The Academy + Membership gives you everything in the Academy Membership, plus a monthly Group Drum Workshop.


The Academy Pro Memberships includes everything in the Academy + Membership, as well as an Online Academy Membership, which gives you unlimited access to our online syllabus.

When you sign up for an Online Academy Membership, you will be prompted to make payment for your first month or year of your membership with your debit or credit card. The card you make payment with will be charged every month (for the monthly option) or every year (for the yearly option), on the same date you signed up, until you cancel your membership.

After signing up for a studio academy membership you will be offered a choice of weekly lesson slots. Once you’ve chosen your preferred slot, an initial invoice will be sent to you to cover the lessons in the current month, plus any lesson materials that will be needed for the lessons, such as workbooks and grade books. After this initial payment, you will be asked to set up a monthly standing order to start on the first day of the following month, which will continue until your membership is cancelled.

If you’re a complete beginner, then start at Foundation level. If you can already play the drums and haven’t yet achieved your drum kit grade 2, or aren’t quite able to play at that level yet, then start at Foundation Level.

If you can play to a grade 3, 4, or 5 standard already, then start at the Intermediate Level. And if you can play at a grade 6, 7 or 8 level, then start at the Advanced Level. 

If you are on the cusp of a level, ie. at grade 2 standard or grade 5 standard, it’s best to sign up at that level. For instance, if you’re at a grade 2 standard, then sign up at the Foundation Level; and if you’re at a grade 5 level, sign up at the Intermediate level. That way you can make sure you have all the skills necessary to move on to the next level.

If you’re unsure what level you’re currently at, then contact us, and we can ascertain your level.

At our studios, we put on regular drum workshops, where small groups of drummers of similar level get together and go through exercises and pieces with a teacher. These workshops are great for your growth as a player, as you get a good amount of time to work on skills such as playing in an ensemble, improvising and soloing, and time to improve the fundamentals such as technique, rhythm, rudiments, and speed. With the added benefit of friendly competition, the drum workshops really accelerate your progress.

The Live Music Workshops are when musicians of the same level get together to play music together. You’ll play as a drummer of a full band, and work on playing and performing a song. You’ll get to play with guitarists, bass players, keyboard players, singers, and more. 

The workshops hone your skills as a musician and get you working on the things you can’t necessarily do in a private lesson.

Absolutely! We encourage everyone to be a member of The Drummers Workshop, which is completely free. So you can be a workshop member plus an online or studio member. We also have students that are both online and studio members.

You can cancel your membership at any time by contacting us by email.