RockBeats Drum Tuition

Formed in 1999 RockBeats was established by Colin Appleby, providing individually tailored drum tuition to students ranging from 6 to 60 + years old.

A highly experienced musician and educator teaching a variety of ages, levels and learning styles in different environments from secondary schools through to Further Education colleges and Higher Education institutes.

Colin has invested in his education over the years and holds an Master of Arts in Music Industry and Management (Distinction), Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Media Technology (2:1), Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and is fully DBS checked.

Colin has played in many working and touring bands and a variety of musical styles since switching from guitar to kit drumming as his main instrument in 1984. Influenced by drumming greats such as John Bonham, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich and Steve Gadd to name but a few.

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Colin's philosophy on music tuition and live music is that it has to be fun and accessable. You need to listen and appreciate many different styles of music, technical ability and musicality as well as developing as an individual musician, which means finding your own musical voice. Each drummer is unique, moulded from a host of influences and role models. The power to evaluate and analyse yourself and others is a vital tool in developing weaknesses into strengths and producing a better rounded musician.

Music is the key to what we do, you must play for the song and give your individuality to that piece of music. It touches us all in different ways and brings out a range of emotions in all of us. In the words of the late, great Jon Lord "Doctor Music will fix it". Colin has performed alongside the likes of Ian Kirkham (Simply Red), Roddy Byers (The Specials) and Rico Rodriguez (The Specials and Jules Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra). Former students of RockBeats have performed professionally across the United Kingdom and Europe, including as a member of Lionel Richie's band.

Annual Drum Student Showcase

As a part of building experience and confidence we hold an annual showcase featuring our drum students performing with a specially selected band of friends and fellow musicians to perform live with the support of their friends and family members of all ages.

Prepaprations begin for the next showcase William, Luca, Wes, Ethan and Maxine	Drum Student Showcase - July 2022 Recorded live from audience phones
All ages and abilities From the young to the young-at-heart	Ethan Smith - the first 9 months of tuition Short video showing Ethan's progress

WHERE ARE WE?

Located in the South Shore area of Blackpool in Lancashire RockBeats provide their 1:1 drum tuition services in their private studio with a self-contained waiting area for parents and guests to relax whilst lessons are underway.

GET IN TOUCH

RockBeats UK
46 Bournemouth Road,
Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1LP
M: (07866) 983 820

E: Email Enquiry

HOURS

Monday; 3:30 to 7 pm

Tuesday; 10:00 to 7 pm

Wednesday; 10:00 to 7 pm