What people say
Don't just take our word for it! At The Milton Keynes Drum Academy, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional drum lessons tailored to each student. Here’s what our students and their parents are saying about their experience. Discover how Matt’s patient, supportive, and fun approach has helped drummers of all ages and abilities achieve their musical goals.
Thomas Taylor
"Matt is an outstanding drum coach and an all-round top bloke. From the very first session, he made learning drums feel accessible, fun, and genuinely exciting again. His ability to meet you exactly where you’re at — without ego or pressure — is something that really sets him apart.
Matt explains things clearly, breaks techniques down in a way that actually sticks, and always adapts sessions to suit your goals. Whether it’s fundamentals, groove, coordination, or just building confidence behind the kit, he knows how to get the best out of you without overloading or overcomplicating things.
What I really appreciate is how encouraging and patient he is. You never feel rushed or judged, just supported and motivated to improve. Every session leaves you feeling more confident, more capable, and more excited to practise.
If you’re looking for a drum coach who genuinely cares about your progress, understands music, and makes the whole process enjoyable — I couldn’t recommend Matt highly enough."
"Matt has been my son’s drum teacher for 7.5 years or so now & is brilliant!
Not just a drum teacher but also been a great mentor for my Son, improved his confidence no end with the way he teaches, really supportive, patient & adapts his approach to get the best out of his students.
My Son recently upgraded to his first acoustic drum kit and Matt’s help / advice was invaluable. Would highly recommend :)."
Jo Cerrone
"Matt is an amazing teacher, unbelievably patient and very talented. The improvement in my daughter in a relatively short period of time is great!!!"
Georgie Tait
"Matt has been patient and understanding with her and that helps her when she isn't feeling too great about her abilities or when other things are getting her down. Would recommend Matt to anyone looking for drum lessons with a supportive and caring teacher."
Jess Sal
"Matt is a very patient teacher who makes classes fun and innovative for my 6 year old son. He is very experienced and knowledgeable who conveys complex music in a manner easily understandable. Fantastic teacher, will definitely recommend him to all."
Geeta Rao Bandaru
"Can't recommend Matt enough 😊 My eleven year old has been having lessons with Matt since the beginning of January. It's so lovely to see him finally enthuastic about an after school activity and wanting to go each week."
Ragna Brent
"My son has only been having lessons with Matt for a couple of months but he loves it. He isn't always the most confident boy but from the very first lesson he felt like he came away having achieved something and he loves the fact that Matt is really patient with him....""
Sarah Jane
"Talented and patient very fun to learn with highly recommend that you let Matt teach any budding drummer whatever your age"
Angel Moon Child Hill
"My 11 year old son who has ASD has been having lessons with Matt for a few months now after deciding he wanted to give drumming a go, Leon usually takes a little while to settle with new people and in the past given up with other activities but with Matt the bond was instant, even when he's having an off day his mood lifts when he gets into the Studio with Matt.
Matt is so patient, he recognises Leon's moods and adapts every lesson accordingly to get the best out of him, he really is an amazing teacher!"
Lorraine Gribbin
"Having had no experience with drumming, Matt has helped me make considerable progress over the past few months. He is patient with me when I'm not getting things straight away, and very encouraging when I feel discouraged"
Charlotte Bowden
Matt is an awesome teacher. Very patient, very knowledgeable and he's always able to show me different ways to learn if I'm struggling with something. I feel like I improve and learn something new after every lesson which makes me more excited for the next one. I'd definitely recommend Matt if you want to learn or even get back into drumming!"
Archie Verwey
"Matt has been an absolutely awesome drum teacher for our 7 year old son. Every lesson with Matt is always fun. I would defiantly recommend him if your looking for a decent drum teacher. Thanks for everything Matt."
Kerry Howard
"My 11 year old son loves going to Matt for his drum lessons.
Matt's teaching is fantastic and tailored to the individual, he is very patient and makes the lessons fun.
If you are looking for a drum teacher, go to
Matt, you won't get better."
Emma Davidson
"Matt is an awesome drum teacher.
My 16 year old son loves his drum lessons with Matt and looks forward to learning more.
Matt is very patient, encouraging, attentive and adapts the lesson based on needs.
I would highly recommend Matt to anyone interested in playing drums."
Sushant Kotian
"Mat is simply fantastic!!!be has worked th my son who has autism and struggles to enegage and mat Is amazing with him.highly reccomeded:)"
Em Lou
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