Steve MacLachlan
Course Leader
For 25 years I've been a professional musician specialising in drum kit and music production. Having taught both privately and within schools, run workshops, worked with numerous artists in the studio and on tour, I feel very comfortable on stage, in the studio and in the classroom. I run my own recording studio and know the quality and accuracy required for commercial releases.
I would describe myself as a person-centred natural teacher, a catalyst, with a real enthusiasm for drumming and all things music.
At UK Drum School there are 3 drum kits available sized appropriately for age 6 upwards and suited to all playing styles. All equipment is well maintained and of a very high standard - no budget electronic kits or muted drums / cymbals - only the real thing to help you develop real world feel and dynamics.
I have an Honours Degree in Music, 25 years experience as a professional musician - teaching, touring and recording with many artists across a broad spectrum of musical genres, a clean DBS certificate, Safeguarding Level 2, First Aid Training and Fire Safety!
"Steve is an absolute treat to work with. I have had the pleasure of rehearsing, performing and recording with him over three years and would recommend him to anyone. He's a top class drummer; dexterous, precise, passionate and versatile; he will go out of his way to ensure that you get the sound you want. He is warm, funny and generous, whilst always being highly meticulous and professional. His genuine enthusiasm for music, and passion for helping artists achieve their vision, feels hugely supportive. The overall feeling is that you are always in safe hands."
Sarah Foster - Daisy in the Dark
A few credits of those I've worked with over the years...
Chris Ingham (Jazz pianist + Author); Simon Fell (Orchestral composer); Sarah Foster (Daisy and The Dark); Jason Lewis Williams (Broken Family Band); Felix McKenzie-Barrow (Divorce); Svavar Knutur; Lucy Ward; Adyn Townes; Annie Dressner + Polly Paulusma; Dan Wilde; Jess Morgan; Elliot B Porter; Phoebe Austin
Ruthie Henshall (TV, West End + Broadway); Paul Schofield (MD); Nathan James (TV, Musical Theatre); Tim Howar (Mike + the Mechanics); Kerry Ellis (TV, West End Musical Theatre); Tim Prottey-Jones (TV, Musical Theatre); Matthew Cavendish (West End + Broadway); Tom Francis (West End Musical Theatre); NYMT (Belfast, Cardiff, Birmingham + London); Voice Squad
Fingersmith; The Winter Kings; Elizabeth & Jameson; The Indietones; The Willows
plus many more...