Welcome to thedrumcoach website!
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 and North Hereforshire, mainly around Leominster, Ludlow, Church Stretton 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: (see pdf on Recordings page)
drumming on the beach in Senegal!
Photo gallery
I try to travel to West Africa as often as possible, to learn new rhythms and experience different drum cultures. My photo gallery features several pictures.
Social meejah: https://www.facebook.com/peter.welch.507
Hot news: New workshops starting in Leominster!
On Wednesday, 3rd June there's a introductory drum workshop for adults and teens 14+, from 19.30 to 21.00 at Leominster Community Centre, School Road HR6 8NJ (main hall).
See flyer for details. £15 Booking essential via 'Leofest' website: https://share.google/PdZcJexz8ODivdR3p
New daytime workshops starting on Tuesday, June 16th & 30th from midday to 1pm. £8 inc drum hire and all tuition, at Leominster Community Centre, School Road HR6 8NJ (main hall). Come along whether you're a novice or have some experience... Booking essential: rhythms@thedrumcoach.org
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Welcome to my website that introduces myself and the drumming I offer.
I work in Shropshire mainly around Leominster, Church Stretton, Ludlow and Shrewsbury.
Please have a browse around to find what you need and then contact me for more information.
It's a not-for-profit enterprise so contributions go to various good causes and charities in West Africa, mainly in The Gambia.
Feedback:
"I love coming drumming, I really enjoy it, particularly as we have 2 new people so I can temporarily feel my skills are superior!"
Best wishes, Ailsa
"Hi Peter, Thank you for running our drum session last night. The evening was everything we'd hoped for and more. To pitch a session perfectly, for such a variety of ages, physical ability/mobilty and confidence, was brilliant!"
Natalie, event organiser
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