About Me

My Teaching Experience

Headline gig

I'm Charlie, a dedicated drummer of 12 years with a Professional Musicianship Degree in Drums from the British Institute of Modern Music in Brighton. Whilst studying my degree, I have gained a substantial amount of knowledge and experience in both playing and teaching the drums. I've learnt from the very best - including Rag ‘N’ Boneman’s drummer Ben Thomas and Chic's Drummer Ralph Rolle. It is my passion to share all that I have learnt with my students.

After studying, in 2020 I set up my own drum teaching business called CL Drums where I developed a strong passion for teaching, having been solely a performer in previous years. This passion led me on to peripatetic work in 2022 - current. I have taught drums to around 100 students (10 schools) per week in the East Midlands (specifically Derby and Nottingham). I can confidently teach group sessions and 1-1.

Working as a Live Drummer

Recording an EP with Hideaway Club

As well as being a dedicated drum teacher, I am also devoted to playing live and I have had the opportunity in the past to play exciting gigs such as: supporting Glass Gaves at Bodega in Nottingham, Playing 'T'Other Stage' at Tramlines and being on the same bill as: Paolo Nutini, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Miles Kane. I have recorded drums for the band 'Hideaway Club' and continue to play sell out gigs with my current band 'Twenty Eighth Club' from Barnsley.