Drum and Percussion Lessons from a drum teacher in Maidenhead, East Berkshire. Djembe, Congas & Bongo lessons too!

Early mornin’ grooves

Some early morning grooves, albeit shaky and slightly ‘rusty’, with some potential. In an attempt to warm up my hands, I just jammed a bit with the camera on. Thought you might like some of my ideas. Hopefully you do! Let me speak using my drums, hear what I have to say. Thank you.

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Peppermint Groove in the UK – goodbye and...

This week sees the final lessons and students for Peppermint Groove in the UK as Matt and his family move back to South Africa after a six-year stint in the UK. Most students have chosen to continue their lessons with Rodgell Shadrache from Drumrhythm. It has been a fantastic year and three...

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Edited Senegal video

This is the video I use in my workshops to show kids my time in Senegal in February 2009. It has a lot of footage left out due to time constraints. I hope it shows a bit of my time there and the incredible experience. Not being allowed to film Mamady Keita teaching or performing, [...]

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Matt teaching Balakulandjan

For the Inspire-works facilitator training day, I was given an opportunity (albeit with very little time) to demonstrate a piece and teach it to the guys. I chose Balakulandjan.

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Beginner jazz drumming

Matt explains how to venture into jazz drumming basics.

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As of January 2010, Peppermint Groove is referring new student queries to Rodgell Shadrache from Drumrhythm. For more information, see this post–>

Drum lessons from a drum teacher based in Maidenhead, East Berkshire

Learn to play the drums

Beginner to intermediate
Rockschool material with awesome backing tracks
Learn Rudiments
One-on-one tuition in fully-equipped studio
All ages welcome
Djembe, Conga, Bongos & other hand percussion available

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Matthew Hains is a drum and contemporary percussion teacher based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. With over 17 years of drumming experience, Matt’s passion for percussion and drumming shine through in everything he does.

Learn to play the African Djembe drum

Learn West African drumming skills and technique from an African drummer Matt has spent time under the tutoring of world-famous Mamady Keita, in Senegal, studying and practising the art of playing and understanding the djembe and African culture. He teaches djembe drumming every day. Matt also has experience in conga playing in various setups including drum circles, two albums and in live gatherings.

The djembe captures the spirit of Africa and its expressive sound and tonal qualities take you to the dust of Africa and its people. Experience the rhythms of one of the most diverse and beautiful continents on earth!

From beginner to intermediate drumming on a kit to djembe playing, PEPPERMINT GROOVE is a great way to start your journey into the world of rhythm!

Early mornin’ grooves

Peppermint Groove in the UK – goodbye and...

Edited Senegal video

Matt teaching Balakulandjan

Beginner jazz drumming

Learn to play the drums

Learn to play the African Djembe drum

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