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Online Drum Lessons
At Newport Drum Lessons, we help drummers who are ready to move beyond the basics. These virtual drum lessons are designed exclusively for intermediate to advanced players aged 14 and up who want to refine their technique and play with more control, speed, and expression.
Hand Technique
As taught by Murray Spivack
Unlock Powerful Technique with Personalised Online Drum Lessons
Delivered one-on-one by professional drummer Gavin, our online drum lessons center around the legendary Murray Spivack Method — a time-tested approach that develops natural motion, effortless power, and sonic clarity.
If you’re feeling limited by your technique, or want to break through a plateau, this is your next step. Gavin’s approach goes deeper than grooves and fills — it gives you full command over your hands, dynamics, and touch.
Whether you’re working toward performance goals or personal milestones, these are some of the best online drum lessons available for serious players looking to grow.
Gavin – Your Online Drum Teacher with Real-World Experience
When you work with Gavin, you’re learning from an online drum tutor who brings decades of performance, session, and teaching experience to every session. More importantly, he studied directly with Chad Wackerman, who learned from Murray Spivack himself — placing Gavin in a rare line of technical expertise.
This heritage shapes every lesson. Gavin teaches drummers to learn drum rudiments the right way — relaxed, fluid, and efficient. His goal is not just to make you faster, but to make you more articulate behind the kit.
As your drum teacher online, Gavin will help you:
Break bad habits that limit your speed or endurance
Understand rebound, grip, and movement using Spivack’s principles
Build strength and control in both hands
Apply technical skill to real-world musical settings
Whether you’re working on speed, precision, or tone, Gavin gives you the tools to grow as a musician — not just a drummer.
Are you a songwriter, producer, or band in need of professional drum tracks? Look no further! Gavin offers Online Session Drummer services, providing high-quality, custom drum recordings tailored to your music.
Based in Bristol, UK, but available to clients worldwide, Gavin brings years of expertise to help elevate your sound.
Get Relaxed
And Improve Your Technique
Sharpen Your Technique and Learn Jazz Drumming the Right Way
Technical growth
If you’re ready to learn drums online in a way that emphasizes true technical growth, you’re in the right place. Newport Drum Lessons isn’t a library of pre-recorded videos — it’s real-time coaching with someone invested in your progress.
These are advanced drum lessons tailored to your current level and musical goals. You’ll receive high-quality instruction through multi-angle video, personalized exercises, and detailed feedback.
Each session is built around the following core outcomes:
Mastering the principles of the Murray Spivack Method
Applying rudiments and stick control to complex musical phrases
Developing your musical vocabulary to learn jazz drumming or strengthen your fusion chops
Understanding physical movement to reduce tension and increase flow
jazz drum lessons
If you’re pursuing jazz drum lessons, this is an ideal environment to dive into swing, articulation, and phrasing — all built on a strong technical base.
You’ll also gain strategies for structured practice and guidance between lessons, making your progress consistent and measurable.
Whether you’re gigging, preparing for auditions, or just aiming to level up, Gavin’s process gives you the edge to go further, faster.
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Open Hours
M-F: 9am – 5pm