I hope you all survived the recent heat wave!

​Keep an eye out on your emails for this month’s student outing with Merijn.

Another reminder that there is now a Whatsapp group for students who wish to jam/play together. If you would like to be added to this or to inquire further, please email bookings@drumad.com

We have sent out a form for students to sign up to our Winter Performance which will take place on Friday the 13th of December. Please email bookings@drumad.com if you have not received this and would like to sign up.

that there will be no band workshop this month and from September we will be introducing a new workshop! This will be a guided practice and pad technique for all you drummers. Please email bookings@drumad.com to book in for this months workshops:

• Thursday the 8th of August - Drumkit and percussion workshop, 8 pm
• Thursday the 15th of August - Junior improvisation workshop, 6 pm
• Thursday the 15th of August - Adult improvisation workshop, 7 pm
• Thursday the 22nd of August - Drumkit and percussion workshop, 8 pm

which is very quiet and doesn't wear out. That's why every year schools and studios research other pads that are on the market but always come back for ours.They know our pads will give a lifetime of use. In fact it was only last week I saw one of our original pads that's over 30 years old and still being used on a daily basis.

We offer a full range of pads to include Button Pad/Mini Pad/Brush Pad/Snare Pad/Dual Knee Pad/Pads on stands and our highly successful full practice kits. We can simulate any drum kit arrangement into a practice kit format so you can practice drums at any time. No electronics to go wrong. No headphones.

Next time you are at Planet Drum check out our practice pads. It could be the best investment you will make in your drumming career.

For special prices, reference 'Planet drum' and contact me direct on wsanders@hotmail.co.uk Tel Mob: 07778 288783 or see our full range at:

www.practicedrumkits.co.uk

Please email bookings​@drumad.com to book in for this months workshops:

• Thursday the 11th of July - Junior band workshop, 6 pm
• Thursday the 11th of July - Adult band workshop, 7 pm
• Thursday the 11th of July - Drumkit and percussion workshop, 8 pm
• Thursday the 18th of July - Junior improvisation workshop, 6 pm
• Thursday the 18th of July - Adult improvisation workshop, 7 pm
• Thursday the 25th of July - Junior band workshop, 6 pm
• Thursday the 25th of July - Adult band workshop, 7 pm
• Thursday the 25th of July - Drumkit and percussion workshop, 8 pm

Workshops and Summer performance!

The summer performance is so close! (27th of June, juniors & 28th of June, adults) so make sure you come down to the workshops this month! Email bookings@drumad.com to book.

• 13th of June - Band workshop, 6 pm juniors, 7 pm adults.
• 13th of June - Drumkit and percussion workshop, 8 pm
• 20th of June - Improvisation workshop, 6 pm juniors, 7 pm adults.

If you are not playing in the performance, come down to support fellow students. We will be staying for drinks afterwards on the 28th of June!

shares his experience of his latest studio session at Wax Studios. 

'This is an upcoming debut EP of my good friend Severin Bruhin who is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger from Switzerland. His music is in the realm of jazz/fusion mixed with neo-soul, hip-hop and more. The project features quite a few international session musicians, vocalists and artists including a successful Canadian-born producer Robert Strauss (studio owner).'

You can watch their experience below: 

Summer songwriting course:

​Learn how to write songs and how to arrange music. Small class course (4 to 8 participants) 22nd-26th of July 2019, 10am - 1pm
​Price: £120. Call 020 3417 5793 or email to book today!
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Course aim:​
To produce an E.P.’s worth of original songs (1 song per student). Each student will write lyrics, melodies and rhythms using professional equipment and instruments (including keyboards, guitars, percussion, and more). Students will also consider the arrangement of the song in relation to brand and band identity. Students will evaluate the work of their peers in a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Folks Camps has been providing holidays in beautiful countryside, with friendly people, folk music, dance, song and camping for over 50 years. The camps are centred around a large traditional marquee or a village hall and volunteers organise workshops, day-time activities and evening entertainment.  At the week-long summer camps different teams of campers prepare food each day and everyone eats communally. There’s plenty of time to visit the beach, take a boat trip or visit tourist attractions. Campers bring their own tent, campervan or caravan.

Alain Maurel, the co-founder of Planet Drum visited our camp in the Gower last summer and had this to say:  “Folk Camps residential events are a great place to meet terrific people of all ages and backgrounds and for making great music, as well as dancing and singing. The music teachers are all highly professional and will really motivate you.Give it a try, you won't regret it"

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Workshops and Summer performance!
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The summer performance is right around the corner (27th of June, juniors & 28th of June, adults) so make sure you come down to the workshops this month! Email bookings@drumad.com to book.

• 9th of May - Band workshop, 6 pm juniors, 7 pm adults
• 9th of May - Drumkit and percussion workshop, 8 pm
• 16th of May - Improvisation workshop, 6 pm juniors, 7 pm adults
• 23rd of May - Band workshop, 6 pm juniors, 7 pm adults.
• 23rd of May - Drumkit and percussion workshop, 8 pm

We are excited to introduce our Summer Songwriting Course that is being held at Planet drum on the 22nd-26th of July. This is a one week intensive and intimate course taught by Tom Falle. Students will produce an E.P.’s worth of original songs.  Each student will write lyrics, melodies and rhythms using professional equipment and instruments (including keyboards, guitars, percussion, and more).

Head over to our website for more information or email bookings@drumad.com to book today! Only a few spaces left!

that our Summer student performance will be taking place on the 27th and 28th of June and will include our very own teachers jam. If you would like to perform, speak to your teacher or email the office (bookings@drumad.com). Come along to the band practices to work on a song… 

This months workshops will be taking place on:

• Thursday the 4th of April - Band workshop (6pm juniors, 7pm adults)
• Thursday the 11th of April - Band workshop (6pm juniors, 7pm adults)
• Thursday the 18th of April - Improvisation workshop (6pm juniors, 7pm adults)
• Thursday the 18th of April - Percussion workshop, 8pm
• Thursday the 25th of April - Improvisation workshop (6pm juniors, 7pm adults)
• Thursday the 25th of April - Percussion workshop, 8pm

Sun, sun, sun! We are all baffled as to why is has been so warm recently but we are not complaining here at Planet drum!

that our Summer student performance will be taking place on the 27th and 28th of June and will include our very own teachers jam. If you would like to perform, speak to your teacher or email the office (bookings@drumad.com). Come along to the band practices to work on a song…
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This months workshops will be taking place on:

• Thursday the 7th of March - Improvisation workshop (6pm juniors, 7 pm adults)
• Thursday the 14th of March - Band workshop (6pm juniors, 7pm adults)
• Thursday the 14th of March - Percussion workshop, 8pm
• Thursday the 21st of March - Improvisation workshop (6pm juniors, 7pm adults)
• Thursday the 28th of March - Band workshop (6pm juniors, 7pm adults)
• Thursday the 28th of March - Percussion workshop, 8pm