Play Full Songs in 12 Weeks! 🥁
Group Drum Lessons for Ages 6+ in Northampton
Trusted Locally by Over 170 Weekly Students.
30-Day Cooling-Off Promise: After enrolling, you’re free to cancel within your first 30 days — we’ll simply stop future payments. No contracts, no surprises.
How it Works
Step 1 - Book And Attend Your Free Trial Lesson (instructions in info pack)
Step 2 - Enrol in weekly classes
With match-made ages and skill levels, you’ll feel at home.
Suitable for ages 6+, including teens and adults.
Step 3 - Receive your book.
All learning materials are provided at no additional cost.
You'll learn popular songs, grooves and drum fills, and study the styles of the great drummers before you!
Progress at a pace that works for you, through multiple challenge levels.
⭐️ Bonus Step: Take part in LinkFest
Put your playing skills under the spotlight at our annual student showcase, hosted at one of Northampton’s best music venues.
Details for the next event will be shared in lessons.
💯 Guaranteed: Form amazing friendships
Your classmates will support and encourage you each week in lessons. And you can meet even more drummers, just like you, at our workshops and events.
“The coaches are so personable and friendly it’s like one big family!” - Lorraine J. - Parent of Ethan.
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Have a look inside our classes
Drummers Link Music School, Northampton
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Located in the heart of Northampton, our drum school offers group drum classes, fostering a sense of togetherness among drummers of all ages. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced drummer, a child, teen or adult, our dedicated drum tuition service is here to support your musical journey.
Join our vibrant community of musicians and drummers for weekly drum lessons. Experience a wealth of additional benefits, including termly social events and workshops led by experienced drum teachers, designed to inspire your drumming journey.
Join us for a free trial session to start your journey! (instructions in info pack)
Our song syllabus makes learning the drums fun!
Our comprehensive school curriculum has been designed by us to help you learn drums with expert guidance, in a fun and varied format.
Our books contain supporting exercises to help guide you through popular songs with a unique option to scale the difficulty levels to suit you.
Each book comes with an online video library that guides you through the exercises and songs to help you practise at home between drum lessons so that you’re never unsure of what to work on.
More reasons to choose Drummers Link
Expert Drum Tuition
You’ll be coached by the absolute best drum teachers in the area!
Fantastic Drum Facilities
You’ll sound awesome with every hit! We use top of the range equipment that you’re guaranteed to love!
Drum Lessons 5 Days a Week
You’ll be spoilt for choice with class options across the week - there’s a time slot to suit everyone!
Simple Drum Lesson Billing
You lead a busy life, so paying your monthly bill should be made easy. That’s why we spread the annual lesson costs across equal monthly instalments, so billing is predictable.
Meet our team!
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Founder and Senior Instructor
Cameron Stewart-Mathews, the owner and music educator at Drummers Link Music School, is deeply committed to advancing students' drumming skills and propelling them to the next stage of their musical journey.
With over 8 years of experience teaching drums in Northampton, Cameron has guided numerous students from their first stage performance to achieving Distinction results in their drumming grades, fostering growth and achievement at every level.
Cameron's journey into becoming a music educator began at BIMM University, where he earned a BA(Hons) degree in Professional Musicianship.
And with over a decade of experience as a performing session musician, he has graced stages and festivals across the UK. Notable performances include Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Bestival, Hit The North Festival, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and many more. Cameron has also supported acclaimed artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Zak Abel, and Ladyhawke, showcasing his versatility and expertise in the music industry.
In addition to his role as an educator, Cameron plays a pivotal role in the business development of Drummers Link Music School, ensuring its continued growth and success in providing exceptional musical education.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced drummer, Cameron is dedicated to guiding you towards your musical goals and fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment at Drummers Link Music School.
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Drum Instructor
Davin Eadie, one of our newest members to join Drummers Link Music Schools faculty, has a unique background in performance. Davin graduated from drama school in 2008 and started his career as a full time actor. Appearing mainly in theatre, as well as some TV and film work, he is no stranger to a live audience.
Davin first came to be playing the drums after auditioning for a role which required him to at least look and sound as if he knew how to play. A two week crash course of daily lessons turned into an obsession! He even managed to convince a few members of the audience that he knew how to drum, which he certainly didn’t. Fast forward to today, and a lot more lessons and even more practice, he feels confident in his ability and would love to revisit that role and really show off what he has learnt.
Having come to drums and learning a musical instrument later in life, Davin has a distinctive advantage to relate to the whole learning process; In fact he is still actively pursuing his own grade 8 certificate. This enables him to understand the frustrations of an adult learner, trying to find time in their busy schedules and all the blocks they encounter right through to our younger students who may have more time and are eager to learn but just might need that energy focused in the right direction.
Currently steering our adult groups to achieve their goals he looks forward to imparting his love and passion for the drums to the younger members too. With performance at the heart of his teaching, creativity and the skill to express this outwardly are the drivers to make that possible for all students and Davin believes we all have the ability to express our individuality through this beautiful and truly wonderful instrument, we just need to learn how.
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Band Coach
With over 20 years of experience, he’s toured and recorded with top artists including Rudimental, JP Cooper, Sona Jobarteh, and Dele Sosimi – bringing a wealth of real-world musical experience to every lesson.
David’s main instrument is the drum kit, but he also plays steelpan, piano, bass, and guitar, giving students a unique insight into how rhythm connects across all styles of music.
As a Band Coach, he helps students develop their listening skills, play as a team, and make music together. His sessions are friendly, inspiring, and designed to build confidence while exploring creativity.
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Drum Teacher
Ian is a drummer and educator who focuses on helping students feel confident, included, and genuinely excited about learning music.
Since 2022, he has worked in schools and youth settings across Northamptonshire, supporting students at all stages — from those picking up drumsticks for the very first time to young drummers building skill and independence. Ian’s lessons are welcoming and structured, with a clear focus on helping each student feel successful, supported, and motivated to progress.
He places a strong emphasis on timing, musical foundations, and understanding how drumming really works. Rather than simply copying patterns, students are encouraged to listen, think, and connect the dots, helping them build confidence and a deeper relationship with the instrument over time.
Alongside his teaching, Ian is an active live performer and session drummer, regularly working with churches, events, and UK artists. He brings this real-world experience into lessons, giving students valuable insight into playing with others, developing musical awareness, and performing with confidence — all while keeping learning enjoyable and accessible.
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Development Coordinator and Drum Teacher
David Hole is an esteemed member of Drummers Link Music School's faculty, boasting a rich background in music education since completing his instrumental degree through the Brighton Institute of Modern Music in 2010.
Specialising in group lesson instruction, David has been dedicated to teaching the drum kit to students of all ages and abilities on a weekly basis. From 6-year-olds embarking on their musical journey to pensioners seeking a new hobby, David's classes cater to diverse demographics.
Understanding the importance of fostering excitement and mastering fundamental skills, David's teaching philosophy emphasizes a balanced approach. His lessons seamlessly integrate essential concepts such as music reading and rudimental discipline with the sheer joy of playing on the drum kit and learning famous beats and songs.
As a qualified educator, David is attuned to the developmental needs of younger learners. He takes pride in employing skills-based games and age-appropriate activities to engage the youngest pupils, laying a strong foundation for their musical journey.
Furthermore, David instills valuable life skills such as mental resilience and effective practice routines, ensuring that his students not only excel in drumming but also in various facets of their lives.
Join David Hole's group lessons at Drummers Link Music School to embark on an enriching musical experience led by a dedicated and skilled instructor.
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Drum Instructor
Meadow (He/Him) recently completed a Joint Honours degree in Popular Music and Education Studies from the University of Northampton, where he honed his teaching skills through placements and music performances. He brings valuable experience from previous roles mentoring and supporting students in both music and mental health contexts. His commitment to empathy and excellent communication makes him a fantastic fit for our team and for working with students of all ages and skill levels.Outside of education, Meadow’s hands-on drumming experience includes teaching young learners in rhythm workshops, running samba group sessions, and preparing students for graded music exams. His passion for creating a supportive, fun, and educational environment shines in all he does, and we’re confident our students will love learning with him.
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Administrator
Amanda Austin is the backbone of our day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth communication and organisation behind the scenes at Drummers Link. With a strong background in customer service, administration, and operations, she brings a wealth of experience to the team.But Amanda isn’t just an administrator - she’s also a Drummers Link parent! With both of her children enrolled in our lessons over the past year, she knows firsthand what it’s like to be part of our drumming community. Her unique perspective allows her to support our students and families with insight, care, and efficiency.
From handling customer communications to keeping everything running seamlessly, Amanda plays a key role in making Drummers Link the best it can be!
Do you want drum classes that get you real results?
In 2022, our drum student Greg Jacobs reached the finals of the UK competition “Young Drummer of The Year”!
Hosted by Mike Dolbear and Ade Holbrook, the competition was judged by a selection of drumming professionals, including the likes of Matty Brown (Stormzy), Freddy Sheed (Lewis Capaldi), and Dexter Hercules (The Voice UK).
Greg was amongst 10 finalists, selected from 400 entries, that performed on stage for a chance at the top spot. This amazing story was covered by the Northampton Chronicle and Echo.
Find out how we can help you to reach your potential by joining our Northampton drum school now!
Local Press and Media coverage
“More than 150 children, teenagers and adults from across Northampton will take to the stage this weekend as part of a large-scale music showcase designed to build confidence, resilience and teamwork through live performance.” - 6th March 2026
Read full story here
Drummers Link invited onto BBC Radio Northampton’s breakfast show with Annabel Amos (16/05/25)
Successful Music Studios Interview
Internationally acclaimed 'Successful Music Studios' series.
Free Choice Friday: Lorraine Kelly, drummer Adam Gammage, the Film Preview and you pick the songs! - 16th Feb 2024
BBC Radio Northampton segment.
Tom Grennan drummer Adam Gammage to take part in drum clinic and masterclass - 21st Feb 2024
Chronicle and Echo.
Tom Grennan's drummer Adam Gammage set for 'incredible' drum clinics
BBC News
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