Quality one-to-one drum lessons based in
York, UK
Liam Hardy
Welcome to York Drum Lessons. My name is Liam Hardy and I have been playing drums for over 20 years. I began performing in a professional capacity in 2009 and since then I’ve been lucky enough to play a wide variety of gigs all over the UK and abroad.
My aim is to provide a passionate, valuable and above all fun service to all of my students. My lessons are catered to the individual and can cover a wide range of styles and objectives, from taking exam grades to learning as a hobby and everything in between.
Testimonials
Liam has been working with my son for three months and he entered and passed his Grade 6 with a 92% mark and a distinction. He is a reliable and personable tutor who can effectively set targets, pace and resource lessons. I would thoroughly and indeed have recommended him to any potential drummer whatever their level or musical aspirations. Jo Nolan-Thomas
Liam was recommended to us as a great drumming teacher & he has surpassed our expectations. Our son has found his lessons thoroughly productive, enjoyable and he has made exceptional progress. With Liam's dedicated tuition, our son has achieved a high merit at Grade 8. During our son's 10 years as a drummer he has had several teachers, but Liam stands out as the best. We would highly recommend Liam. Nicola Forman
I’d fully recommend Liam as a drum teacher - his passion for drumming shines through and it makes the lessons much more enjoyable. A particular strength is Liam’s ability to explain concepts and pitch lessons at an appropriate level for your learning. I’ve found the worksheets really helpful to continue practicing between lessons, but also to help reflect on progression. Liam has been a great source of knowledge, whether that’s advice about purchasing your own kit or little questions between lessons about what you’ve been working on. I was a little anxious starting drumming as a 30-something, but I’m so glad I did. Thanks Liam! Stephanie Dunn
Liam has been teaching drums to our teenage daughter for more than two years and we can only speak highly of him. He has guided our daughter from Grade 2 level through to Grade 6.
“Drumming lessons are enjoyable and I have made fantastic progress with Liam. He is patient, encouraging, and a good teacher. He is my third drumming teacher and my favourite.” Eva, aged 15
Our son really enjoys learning how to play drums with Liam. He makes sessions lots of fun and is enthusiastic and patient. Our son really looks forward to his lessons every week and we would definitely recommend Liam as a drum teacher for kids. Antonia Luther-Jones
I am probably one of Liam’s most mature students at almost 60 years of age. I have always dreamt of learning to play the drums and amazingly Liam is helping me achieve my dream. My learning speed is perhaps not as slick as it used to be but Liam has incredible patience. If I find a new groove or complex fill difficult to master, he always finds a way of breaking down the music to help me. Passing exams doesn’t interest me so Liam prepares a personalised programme which is an excellent combination of theory, learning different grooves and fills as well as learning all types of music genres. The lessons are therefore really interesting as they are specifically tailored to me. I really enjoy working with Liam as he is so professional, knowledgeable and very importantly, ensures we have fun every week. He is so passionate about drumming and music in general that I count myself very fortunate to be one of his students. Graham Walker
I’ve been having drum lessons with Liam for about two years. He is an amazing teacher because he is so patient and if you are struggling he finds an easier way to play or he breaks it down. As well as learning, Liam makes the lessons lots and lots of fun. If you’re doing grades or just in general Liam is very encouraging. He has made me a lot more confident and always makes me believe I can do it. Flo, aged 10
I recommend Liam to anyone interested in learning to play the drums. He is a patient teacher and adapts lessons to suite your own learning style. I am thoroughly enjoying my lessons and can already jam along with my favourite songs after only a few weeks! Danny Nayman
If you are looking for an enthusiastic and positive drum teacher then look no further! Liam brings so much energy into each lesson and is a very experienced musician. I feel that my 12 year old's lessons are of a high quality and it is great to see him coming home and wanting to practise more independently. Each lesson is very well structured, with rhythmic and speed exercises as warm ups followed by learning the drum accompaniments to a range of genres of music. Liam sits alongside his pupils, modelling the rhythms on his practise drum pad which gives the pupil confidence. It is obvious that Liam loves and lives for music and this passion comes across in each lesson. Diana Ekers