LEARN DRUMS!
A Will Drums Daly Studio
Whether it’s one to one private lessons, online tuition or attending a weekend long drum camp: learn, explore, develop and discover the joy of playing drums with Will Daly!
Learn to drum!
Want to learn an awesome instrument and impressive new skills in a purpose built drumming facility? Why not go with a drum tutor who is not only actively working in the music industry, but also a qualified school teacher. Located near on a Charity Farm just outside of South Woodham Ferrers in Essex, 'Drum!' is a multi purpose drumming studio for education, filming, recording and practice. This drum studio is a place where drummers of all ages and ability can come to partake in lessons that are fun, progressive and challenging. Equipped with professional level equipment from Sonor Drums and Meinl cymbals, 'DRUM!' is the ideal place to learn and progress in your playing.
COntact & Prices
1 hour lesson £35
45 mins lesson £30
30 mins lesson £25
Call 07802 447 047 or email daly.williamleonard@gmail.com to book your first drum lesson with Will Daly.
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Directions
The studio is situated on Charity Farm in Stow Maries/Top Woodham. It’s ideal for playing drums, in the countryside away from any neighbours, however it can be slightly tricky to find on the first visit. But don’t worry if you follow directions to Charity Farm, Crows Lane, CM3 8RT, you'll see signs to help you there so you should be able to find the studio no problem.
DRUM CAMPS
Spend a weekend improving your playing and challenging your craft with a supportive group of fellow drummers!
2025 Drum Camp Dates
Coming soon
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2024 Past DRUM CAMPs
Beginner Drum Camp - March 23rd-24th
Intermediate Drum Camp - April 27th-28th
‘Bridging The Gap’ Drum Camp Nov 30th-Dec 1st
About
Want to immerse yourself in a weekend of fun, challenging and supportive drum education? Sign up to a drum camp today!
Join me for two full days of drumming education learning fresh concepts, interesting techniques and new skills to improve your drumming. Students will have an opportunity to learn new drumming vocabulary, as well as explore concepts allowing them to utilise their existing knowledge effectively.
These drum camps are built around you, with a curriculum specifically curated to help you work towards achieving your drumming goals and unlocking your playing potential. Upon completing your drum camp booking, you will be asked to fill in a carefully crafted questionnaire to help both you and I check in on your drumming journey. Think of it as a drumming MOT. Your answers will then be considered and woven into the two-day curriculum to help shape the group's collective area of focus, meet your learning needs, and help you work towards your goals.
There are 8 spaces available for each drum camp. Providing a supportive environment for all abilities, these group sessions will be packed full of fun, challenging and inclusive exercises that students can work on together. It will be a space for drummers to meet, share their experiences and develop new drumming relationships.
Whch level drum camp is the right one for you?
Total Beginner
New for 2025, the total beginner camp is an opportunity to launch your drumming journey. These camps are built to lay the foundations of your drumming, covering the basics to build your confidence and give you a starting point of which to build your own drumming vocabulary. In this camp we’ll start at the very beginning: from setting up the kit, stick grip and counting all the way to playing your own drum beats, first drum fills and how to play along with music. So whether you’ve just started playing the drums, or have perhaps never picked up a pair of sticks before, this camp is a safe, friendly and encouraging space for you to grow and most importantly have fun.
Suggested grade level 0-1 (please note this is just as a guide: drumming grades are not required to attend drum camps)
Beginner Plus
These drum camps are specifically for drummers who are between beginner and intermediate. Perhaps you feel like an intermediate drummer in some areas but at the same time a complete novice in others? In this camp we’ll look to develop your drumming vocabulary, technique and control to help you take that next step. Studying practical and essential drum beats and fills to get you ‘gig ready’ and help raise your standard of drumming to new levels.
Suggested grade level 1 - 3 (please note this is just as a guide: drumming grades are not required to attend drum camps)
Intermediate
These drum camps are for drummers who have been been playing for a while and are looking to push themselves further. Students will have an opportunity to learn new drumming vocabulary, as well as explore concepts allowing them to utilise their existing knowledge effectively. This camp will look to challenge drummers, whilst teaching how to become more creative on the drum kit. I’d suggest having a good understanding of how to play a range of drum beats, fills, rudiments and songs as well as solid timing and perhaps some experience of playing in front of others. If you're an intermediate drummer looking to challenge and develop your skills as part of a fun and supportive collective, this is the one for you!
Suggested grade level 3 - 5 (please note this is just as a guide: drumming grades are not required to attend drum camps)
Where is it?
Chelmsford County High School, Broomfield Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1RW
How much is it?
£305 (+£9.50 transaction fee)
What’s included?
Over 10 hours of drum tuition
Drum camp syllabus book
Tea and coffee
Snacks
Professional level PA equipment
Drumming equipment including practice pads and music stands will be provided for use
Your drumming MOT - a self reflective questionnaire about where you’re at on the drums
What’s not included?
Accommodation
Meals (Light snacks will be provided but Chelmsford has a huge range of reasonably priced cafes, shops and restaurants within a 5-15 minute walk of the camp venue.)
Camp Timings
Saturday - 10am-5pm
Sunday - 10am-5pm
Nearby hotels
Chelmsford Premier Inn
Victoria Rd, Chelmsford, CM1 1NY
The County Hotel
29 Rainsford Rd, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ
Travelodge Chelmsford
Army & Navy, 128-136 Parkway, Chelmsford, CM2 7GY
Travel
Parking available on site
Chelmsford train and bus station are a 10 minute walk from the drum camp venue
Additional information
Current drum camps on offer are adult (16+) only
Payment plans can be arranged, please contact me via email to help find a lan that work’s for you.
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Will is an award winning musician with more than 20 years of drumming experience and more than 15 years of education expertise. Drumming in Stealing Signs and Winston and the Lads, Will has performed and toured at venues across Europe, written and recorded on multiple releases and performed at world renown UK musical festivals such as Y-Not Festival and most recently, Glastonbury!
Will also runs a purpose built drum education studio where he teaches over 35 students a week. As well as one to one sessions Will also teaches two performing drum groups. Recently Will successfully launched his drumming showcase evenings, where he organised a sold out nights of drumming celebration and entertainment, providing the opportunity for his students to perform and showcase their progress on the drums.
A keen life ling student, committed to always growing on the drums will hhas been taught by some of the world’s most renown drummers and educators including Mark Guiliana, Ian Thomas, Mike Johnston, Craig Blundell, Robert ‘Sput’ Searight, Anika Niles and JP Bouvet.
Will's career also expands into film. Working for Warner Bros. Will co-created the massively successful film education programme at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter. In 4 years Will taught more than 45,000 students in the different areas of filmmaking, with an aim to inspire the next generation of filmmakers. The programme still runs today.