Keighley Drum Centre is built on the belief that music lessons should be accessible to everyone. With years of experience as professional performers and tutors, our goal is to make each session not only informative but also enjoyable.


We don't believe in a 'one size fits all' model which is why our lessons are tailored to meet your individual needs. Covering a wide range of topics such as musicality and stylistic awareness, technique, timekeeping, independence and music reading, we believe learning is best done in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.


Whether you're looking to complete graded exams, be in a band, or simply want a fun hobby, we want to help you achieve your goals.



read more about our tutors below

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Emil Karlsen

Since graduating from Leeds Conservatoire (BA/MA), Emil has worked extensively across the UK performing in venues such as Manchester/Leeds Jazz Festival, The Vortex and Cafe Oto to mention some.


With more than 20 releases, with subsequent appearances for NRK and BBC Radio 3, Emil has been described as ‘a leading figure on the national scene’ (Fizzle, Birmingham) for his work in jazz and improvised music.


He believes in the importance of being a well rounded musician and enjoys both working and teaching all genres, be it pop, rock or jazz.


As an educator Emil regularly conducts 1:1 and group tuition, including workshops. He's also behind the recent relaunch of Bead Records, a label stretching back to 1974.


Emil is eager to share all the knowledge he has picked up as a professional musician with his students


phone number: 07850 428258


more on Emil here
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Simon Henry

Simon Henry has a BA (Hons) and was awarded a full scholarship for his MA in Music Performance (jazz) from Leeds Conservatoire. He has studied with acclaimed New York drummer Rodney Green, and taken lessons from Kenny Washington, Mike Clarke and Michael Carvin.


He has worked with many of the UK’s foremost jazz musicians and his group Mu Quintet’s debut record has been streamed over 1 million times. It was described as ‘Absolutely incredible’ by BBC radio host Gilles Peterson.


Simon’s teaching focuses on the fundamentals of playing drums and all aspects of the instrument.



phone number: 07557 400570

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