Thanks for visiting my site. My name is Peter Welch, aka 'thedrumcoach', an experienced 'world music' percussionist and drum leader. I run frequent drum workshops in South Shropshire mainly around Church Stretton, Ludlow and Shrewsbury. Have a look around the site to find what you need. The tabs at the top provide more information.

The concept behind thedrumcoach is to make funky West African rhythms available to adults and teens (16+) in a friendly and fun learning environment. It's a not-for-profit enterprise so contributions go to various good causes and charities in West Africa, mainly in The Gambia.

thedrumcoach makes frequent donations to The Gambia Academy: https://thegambiaacademy.org/ where, besides main education, they teach kids the art of balafon, dance, drumming, kora, storytelling, etc. Help these kids have a better life - 'building bright futures on ancient foundations'.

NEWS

Video with some 'Kuku' variations to try. Call me after watching to get some tuition: https://vimeo.com/324955511

Radio Shropshire interview on July 26th 2022: https://shorturl.at/hinsA (it's loud!)

Feature interview with Shropshire Star, September 2023: (download pdf below)

Social meejah: https://www.facebook.com/peter.welch.507