Meet Joe Bradley
I am a drum teacher based in Bristol, offering individual tuition at my Lawrence Hill studio. I work with beginners and more experienced drummers, shaping lessons around their musical interests and the skills they want to develop.
Training and musical background
I hold a Professional Diploma in Modern Music from the Bristol Institute of Modern Music. My training included tuition from James Hester, Jason Bowld, Dom Greensmith, Mark Whitlam and Keiran Pepper. Their different musical backgrounds gave me opportunities to explore a range of approaches to drumming.
Teaching experience
My experience includes private tuition and teaching through various companies, both one-to-one and with groups of up to 30. The lessons advertised here are individual sessions, with time to work at your pace and ask questions about your playing.
Performing and recording
I specialise in rock, blues and funk. My performance experience includes wedding and function bands, studio recording across heavy rock, soul and funk, and playing alongside choirs. Listening to other musicians and understanding the role of a drum part are important to my teaching.
An approach shaped around you
We can choose music you enjoy and connect it with useful work on rhythm, coordination, technique and musical understanding. You can learn for enjoyment or bring a particular performance goal. There is no need to follow the same route as another learner.
Arrange a lesson
I welcome children aged eight and over, teenagers and adults, from complete beginners to experienced drummers. Include the learner’s age, experience and musical interests in your enquiry. I teach at Unit 5, Berkeley Court Business Park, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0BX. The studio has acoustic and electronic drum kits. Confirm arrival instructions and any access requirements before your first visit. Individual drum lessons cost £25 for 30 minutes or £35 for 45 minutes. Lessons are pay as you go, with weekly and fortnightly arrangements available. Confirm available times and payment arrangements before booking.
Joe has been teaching my son drums for over six months now, he is very easy going and works my son's pace. Joe's love of teaching is certainly contagious and this shows in heaps as my son comes out of each lesson saying 'That was awesome!'
Sally Stevens
