Professor Justin Paterson has taught hundreds of students of all ages and abilities; beginners, enthusiasts and professionals.

Previous teaching has included  a private practice and many schools in South-West London and Surrey, both freelance and working for the Richmond Music Trust, where he was drum teacher at the Richmond Saturday Music Centre, from 1994 to 2020. He was also drum teacher at Richmond Upon Thames College until 2004, and was also a course coordinator there, setting up and leading the Music Technology department.  Justin was assessed by OFSTED and notionally awarded the only Grade 1 in the Faculty;  this is the highest possible grade for teaching excellence.

In 2004 he moved into the university sector and has worked at London College of Music in the University of West London since then. He leads a Masters degree course and is a widely published researcher. He has given master classes at international conventions in a number of countries, including three in the USA.

He wrote the ‘definitive’ book on drum programming ’The Drum Programming Handbook’ and is a founder and co-chair of the Innovation in Music conference series.

He has also worked as a professional music producer and composer.

He has a BSc (Hons) in Electronic Engineering, an MSc in Microelectronic Systems Design, a Cert. Mus. in Contemporary Drum Styles and a doctorate in Music Production. He is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is enhanced-DBS cleared.

Justin loves the drums, and is never happier than sharing his experience and bringing the best out of his students!

Mobile Drum Lessons in: Kingston, Esher, Surbiton, Hampton, Twickenham, Teddington, Thames Ditton, Leatherhead, Walton Upon Thames and Weybridge.

Various audio- software companies.

Testimonials

• "I was 10 years old when I started having lessons from Justin, having never touched a drum in my life. By the time I was 19, he had got me to a level that has since allowed me to do hundreds of gigs and know that I'll be able to play this instrument for the rest of my life”
• "Justin is a very good drummer and also a very good teacher - the two don't always go together, in my experience. He's always encouraging, and gave me the confidence - and the beats - to go out and drum with a band in public.”
• "Justin has been my drum teacher and mentor for the last 8 years. We started this journey when I was eight and he has been a brilliant teacher. He is calm, patient, and understanding; he just ‘gets me’. Over the years he has given me the solid foundation and building blocks to enable me to regularly perform in a professional jazz band and play at weekly jazz jams. I have attended the National Jazz Collective short course and have been put forward for Junior Royal Academy. I have also been asked to attend an audition for the BRIT school. All of this has been achieved over a short period of time and none of it would have been possible without him. Thank you Justin.”
• "I was taught by Justin for 3 years, and his passion for rhythm and music has stayed with me ever since. Knowledgeable of so many different styles, he was able to understand where I wanted to be and how to actually get me there.  Patient, motivating and fun, he was able to guide me through the  more challenging beats I'd wanted to know for years.  Actually practising helped too!”
• "Justin has been teaching my son Jamie drums for many years and has nurtured Jamie's skills from the very beginning up to the highest standard. There's not much that will get a teenage boy out of bed early on a Saturday morning, but Jamie's drum lessons with Justin do just that! Justin is highly skilled and thoroughly likeable – what more could you ask for?"