Lessons

  • Warren de Melo has been teaching for the last 8 years. In the last 4 years, he has helped over 250 students across Europe, South America, India & Australia, getting them to succeed in the industry with very little equipment needed.

    For the first time ever, he is offering private online lessons using Zoom!

    This is a rare opportunity to work 1-on-1 with a professional performer and teacher. Warren’s feedback and guidance will be priceless no matter what your goals may be.

    Claim your skills to success and join Warrens drum family today.

  • It is important to understand that Warren will be most helpful acting as a "consultant." His observations and guidance can complement regular lessons and the hard work you're putting in through regular practicing. Your time with Warren is best spent by taking his input and working on areas he points out. 

    • You can book multiple lessons every week.

    • Grade 3 is the minimum entry level requirement (Rockshool or Trinity qualified).

    • Therefore, Grade 3 to Grade 8 students, as well as advanced/professional drummers with gigging/touring experience are welcome. (Not suitable for beginners).

    • Want to learn songs from your favourite bands? We can do that too.

    • All you need are headphones, drum sticks, a practice pad or electronic drums, a great attitude and you’re half way there.

    • If needed, additional audio examples + PDF charts can be emailed directly to you.

    • Trinity and Rockschool curriculum (Grade 3 onwards) along with Warren’s books & any other books that the Students use can certainly be brought in to the online lessons.

  • Here’s some of the skills you will learn with Warren:

    • Basic Warm Ups

    • Hand Endurance

    • Linear Coordination Exercises

    • Rudimental Workouts for Your Feet

    • Odd Meter Grooves

    • Drum Solo Concepts

    • Drum Tuning Strategies

    • 4/4 Time Keeping skills

    • Syncopated Double Bass Drum Patterns

    • 3 & 4 Way Independence

    • Sight Reading

    • Social Media Strategies (How to make it on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok) and much more, with this creative and modern online course.

    • How to win an audition.

    • How to be a valuable band member.

    • Recording Studio Etiquette.

    • Micing Techniques.

      Please check out the FAQ’s section for any questions and further information.

  • 40 Minute Lesson - £45 ($61.30) via PayPal

    You’ll have MORE to learn, and LESS to pay.

    Prior to your lesson (which should be paid 48hrs before) Warren will send you an e-mail including:

    • A PayPal or Bank Account payment link

    • A lesson link that will open your Zoom session

    YOUR LESSON WILL NOT BE FINALISED UNTIL YOUR PAYMENT CLEARS

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Testimonials

  • “Warren is really fab and one of the loveliest people you could ever wish to meet. My daughter’s drumming (Grade 4) has improved immensely after studying with Warren.”

    Becky K (Student)

  • “Warren's patience, skills, as well as his ability to build rapport with myself allows me to always get fantastic results everytime. He is fun to be with and explains everything clearly and easily.”

    Tim B (Professional Drummer)

  • “I couldn’t have done my Grade 8 exams without Warren’s help. He is insanely good at what he does and I always look forward to my lessons every week.”

    Kat A (Grade 8 Trinity Student)

  • “This guy is the REAL deal. What a monster player and teacher.”

    Dennis H (Professional Drummer)

  • “Warren has a gift as a phenomenal drummer (as you already know) but also to educate with an ocean deep level of patience, positivity, stunning work ethic and encouragement. He’s an absolute inspiration and I’ve progressed playing drums all because of him.”

    Maria S (Grade 6 Trinity Student)

  • “Such an amazing human being, teacher and musician. Go follow him on YouTube to be amazed every time.”

    Abin S (Professional Drummer)

  • "I really enjoy my lessons with Warren. He is extremely talented, his enthusiasm for the drums is infectious and he has infinite patience. I thoroughly recommend his lessons."

    Simon B (Professional Drummer)

  • ”Do your best and Warren will elevate you to newer heights just like he did with my entire playing and practicing career.”

    Pietro F (Professional Drummer)

  • “I took a years worth of lessons with Warren 2 years ago. My playing, overall sound & confidence has reached ANOTHER LEVEL!! Since then, I’ve sent many of my drummer friends to Warren and as long as you do what he tells you, the difference in your drumming & lifestyle will improve.”

    Vander W (Professional Drummer)

  • “Warren is the Gordon Ramsay of the drum education world. I love this guy. He’s fun, super smart and makes me inspired every time.”

    Sam W (Grade 5 RockSchool Student)

  • “My mind and body can execute patterns using odd & even rhythms in a musical manner because of Warren’s ability to teach. I still keep practicing 4 days a week and I’ve noticed how much I’ve improved playing drums. Warren is too good.”

    Justin Y (Grade 7 RockSchool Student)