Banbury Drum Tuition

Welcome to my website. For those who don't know me, my name is Jonathan Groethe and I am a BANBURY BASED drum teacher. I offer 'private' pro drum lessons, not drum classes, as everyone is an 'individual' in terms of learning new skills. I strongly believe that teaching ‘one on one’ produces ‘by far’ the best results that enable me to adapt and tailor my approach to match each student and their preferred way of learning and processing information. I have the most 5 star reviews of any drum tutor in the Banbury area, so whether it’s drum lessons for adults or drum lessons for kids, as a beginner, I always manage to find a way forward that is both fun and rewarding and not too stressful for each student. For those concerned about Covid-19, I am fully 'triple' vaccinated, right click the right arrow icon my image on this page to see my vaccination card. Get in touch today to book your first taster lesson. My studio also has toilet facilities.

I also teach privately at Christopher Rawlins Primary School and Bloxham Primary School. I have two 'Child Safeguard' certificates, one from 2019 and most the most recent March 2022, click here to view both certificates. I also hold four 'enhanced' DBS/CRB certificates; click here to view all four certificates.

To view my Public Liability Insurance certificate; click here. I'm happy to provide references for the above post. I teach from age 6 & 7 upward, using varying methods that I have acquired from more than 35 years of classically based education and graduation from The Musicians Institute www.mi.edu in the USA. I teach all aspects of drumming from sight-reading, kit tuning; click track work, equipment maintenance, gigging, sessions and everything else drum related. I also do a lot of improvisational work, playing to all manner of artists. I have played in many musical set up's from pit orchestra, classical, Jazz, Rock and Fusion mix. I also offer studio session work. My teaching style is relaxed, professional and individually 'tailored' to each student.

Sussex Drive, Banbury, Oxon OX16 1UN
You can also contact me via WhatsApp below.

+44-07768 292514 - Banbury Drum Tuition
banburydrumtuition@gmail.com
3:30pm - 8pm Monday to Friday 10am to 12 Noon Sat & Sunday

I teach on two top of the range Roland TD-17 KVX electronic drum kits (top video) positioned side by side, so it doesn't matter if you're right or left handed, I have a set up for you.

Each TD-17 has its own dedicated Alesis Strike 12 Amplifier, which has an enormous 2000 watts of power and is specifically designed for all electronic drums in including Roland but can equally be used for acoustic set ups too. It is THE best drum amplifier on the market and it'll take your playing experience to a whole other level of enjoyment. I also use Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones which are the best you can get and reduce the sound by 25 decibels, so if you're concerned about ear damage, do worry, I have the best ear protection...designed by drummers, for drummers and will accommodate all age ranges and sizes.

If you're looking for a 'unique' Birthday or Christmas present for someone special, or perhaps you know someone who's always talked about learning the drums...'one day'. Why not buy them a 30, 45 minute or 1 hour drum lesson voucher? If this sounds like a great idea, simply contact me using the contact form below and I'll send out a personalised voucher by post with your special message, to arrive on the day of your choosing.