My name is Liam Hardy and I have been playing drums and percussion for over 10 years, and have 5 years experience playing music professionally. I have toured and continue to tour the UK extensively playing concerts, festivals, ceilidhs and private functions such as weddings. I currently mostly play with Folk Rock group Blackbeard’s Tea Party, with whom I have played hundreds of shows over the past few years including Cambridge Folk Festival, Bingley Music Live and Whitby Folk Week.

I am passionate about drums and music in general and I believe that whether you’re a casual player just having a bit of fun or interested in formal music exams and grades, drumming is a great pastime to have. It exercises you both mentally and physically, enables you to have a deeper understanding of how music works and broadens the mind as a music listener. It can be a lifelong hobby no matter how serious you are with it, there’s always something new to discover. In short, everybody should do it!

In my lessons I will teach you various techniques, exercises and drum pieces that with practice will greatly improve your overall drumming ability. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have some experience playing drums I will cater the lessons to your individual style, enabling you to learn at your own pace and focus on what you want to achieve.

I teach on a Roland TD-12, and play Tama Drums, Zildjian Cymbals and LP Cajons and Percussion.

Drum Lessons in York.

Currently active with Folk Rock band Blackbeard's Tea Party. Have toured and continue to tour the Uk extensively playing concerts, festivals, ceilidhs, private functions etc. Examples include Cambridge Folk Festival, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Bingley Music Live, Galtres Festival, Whitby Folk Week, Sidmouth Folk Week and many others. Recorded material includes two albums ('Tomorrow We'll Be Sober' and 'Whip Jamboree') and an EP (Heavens to Betsy). Also dep for various bands including The Ship Band (busy ceilidh band) and The Dan Webster Band.