Always wanted to learn the drums? Be the driving force in your own band; whether for fun, performance or examinations.
Based in the coastal resort of Blackpool in the North West of England, ROCK BEATS UK provide one-to-one private drum tuition, advice and event promotion.
Set up in 1999 and with over 25 years experience as a working musician, including full CRB clearance and Musician's Union registration.
Private studio space based in South Shore (Blackpool) providing lessons in all styles of contemporary kit drumming.
100% success with recognised Rock School and Trinity Guildhall examinations in contemporary music available.
All the photos on this sample site are courtesy of RockBeats UK
Colin Appleby has played in many working bands and a variety of musical styles since switching from guitar to kit drumming as his main instrument in 1984. Influenced by drumming greats such as John Bonham, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich and Steve Gadd to name but a few.
Colin's philosophy on drumming and live music is that it has to be fun and accessable. You need to listen and appreciate many different styles of music, technical ability and musicality as well as developing as an individual musician, which means finding your own musical voice. Each drummer is unique, moulded from a host of influences and role models. The power to evaluate and analyse yourself and others is a vital tool in developing weaknesses into strengths and producing a better rounded musician.
The music is the key to what we do, you must initially play for the song and give your individuality to that piece of music.
STEVE WHITE (Style Council, Paul Weller and The Who) Drum Clinic plus SAM GRAY Songwriting Clinic
Tuesday 25th October 2011 (19.00 to 22.00)
Uncle Tom's Cabin, Blackpool - email for tickets
SKA FACE featuring RICO RODRIGUEZ (The Specials and The Jools Holland Orchestra)
Saturday 24th September 2011 (19.00 to 11.00)
53 Degrees, Preston - email for tickets
E-Mail
- send Colin an e-mail
Telephone
- Mobile 07866 983 820
Ska Face
- website of Col's band SkaFace
MySpace
- RockBeats MySpace profile
SoundCloud
- RockBeats SoundCloud profile
Splash Net Radio
- Colin's weekly Ska themed radio show
- 'Alberto's Quiet Night In' every Sunday 10 'til midnight
