Student Reviews

Student Reviews

“I took drum lessons at school but unfortunately couldn’t afford to buy my own drum kit or take more lessons. Now being 35 I was able to finally afford a drum kit and Stuart excellently helped me to bring back some of the very basic skills I remembered from school, and advance on them. Stuart is very patient in his teaching and is able to quickly adapt in the moment to hone in on my weaknesses! Stuart’s excellent and has made it really enjoyable!”

Danny (Chartered Surveyor)

“I’ve had lessons with Stuart for many years. He’s brought drums alive for me with relaxed yet challenging lessons. We take a flexible approach of working on a wide variety of styles and techniques depending on what we want to do any given day. A lovely guy who makes you feel you are achieving and progressing”

Keith (Headmaster)

“Stuart worked as a peripatetic drum tutor for many years within the department where I was Director of Music. He is completely professional and reliable and was a valuable member of our team. His lessons were always well planned and expertly delivered. Most importantly he builds good relationships with his pupils, with very obvious mutual respect. Stuart is extremely talented and combines his lessons with ambitious, yet attainable, targets and a sense of fun. All the pupils he taught made excellent progress and loved their lessons with him. I would highly commend him as a teacher….lucky pupils who get the chance to be taught by Stuart!”

Emma (Director of Music)

“Stuart is not only a very proficient drummer (which of course you would expect in a drum tutor) but – equally important – is an excellent teacher. He will frequently use different teaching techniques, adapting to the situation. He is also very empathetic to the needs of the pupil”

Malcolm (ICT professional)

“Two of my children, both girls, have loved their lessons with Stuart.  A patient, enthusiastic and kind teacher”

Rhona (Parent)

“Stuart is a great drum and percussion tutor who worked for me for a number of years in that capacity. Professional, engaging and an excellent musician, I can highly recommend him to anyone who wants drums lessons.”

Marcus (Musical Director)

“Stuart is a really good drum teacher and my 11-year-old has been making great progress thanks to Stuart. Lessons over Zoom work surprisingly well. Highly recommended!”

Ed (Parent)

“Stu is an excellent drum tutor, he taught me a few years ago when I came back to drumming in my 40s. He showed me how to read music, tightened up my technique and most of gave me the skills and confidence to join a band and play gigs, and I am still enjoying doing that a few years on. Stu teaches with patience, encouragement and keen eye for strengths and also what needs working on. I’d recommend him as a tutor to anyone of any age and ability.”

Andy (Ecologist)

“Stuart is a really great drum teacher. I started having lessons online (thanks to Covid); I was unsure about how online lessons would play out, but Stuart made the virtual lessons really straightforward and when I moved on to electric drums he was very helpful in getting them to play through my PC. Stuart is very good at explaining the sheet music I am working on; he is clearly a proficient drummer but also well adept with tech for the 21st Century and a great teacher!”

Calum (student)

“Great drum teacher that inspired my son to reach new levels in his drum kit playing, while also encouraging him to enjoy it! Thoughtful and conscientious, with a great deal of patience, he also has great equipment and is willing to go the extra mile, whether for individual teaching or as part of band playing – would highly recommend.”

Ben (Parent)

“Stuart’s lessons are individually planned for me and are pitched at my level. I greatly enjoy receiving his assessment and feedback during the lesson which while being positive and supportive is also developmental and challenging. Stuart’s professionalism and expertise have helped me progress rapidly to a standard of playing ahead of where I thought I would be at this stage.”

Mark (Chief Executive)

“Being a self- taught drummer who played in bands in my younger days, I was looking for someone who could help me to fill in some of the gaps in technique, rudiments and reading music; Stuart has been a great help to me and is unlocking more of my ‘drummer potential.’ I would recommend him as an insightful and professional drummer and teacher.”

Aaron (Psychological Therapist)

“Stu is an incredibly talented and extremely professional Drum Tutor, the best in Norwich by far!! He’s been instructing me for several years now, and I can honestly say that he has continued to push and develop me more than I’d have imagined. And to add to that, he’s one of the nicest blokes you’ll ever meet, he’s awesome and will really help you whatever age or ability level!!”

David (Personal Trainer)

“Mr Addison is an incredible teacher for all drumming and percussion abilities, he is passionate about what he does and helped me develop such admiration for different instruments. 5 years later I am still drumming at my new school and I am grateful for all that he taught me.”

Tallulah (Student)