The RMC Academy offers a perfect, purpose built environment, to learn drum kit and a wide range of further percussion instruments
Benefits of Studying at RMC Academy
- Learn in our unique, purpose built environment at Riverside Music College, one of Scotland’s most celebrated music institutions.
- Structured learning for all experience levels; beginner, intermediate and advanced study.
- Work towards graded exams, or learn for fun - the choice is yours.
- Sticking and rudiments practices.
- Gain Knowledge of music theory and applied music theory
- One-to- One Lessons with RMC’s experienced tutors.
- Group work and team building opportunities - meet with like minded people who share the same passions and interests.
- Develop Rehearsal Room etiquette and professional practices.
- Access a range of workshops and seminars.
- Participate in a number of live performance / ensemble opportunities.
- Participate in recording and streaming opportunities.
- Access to our comprehensive range of online learning materials.
Instrument styles and syllabuses
A sample of styles/ genres you may wish to learn, but are not limited to.
- Rock
- Pop
- Jazz
- Reggae
- Blues
- R&B
- Funk
- Soul
- Classical
- Traditional
- Folk
- Country
- Bluegrass
- Metal/Hard Rock
- Indie
Available Exam Syllabuses
- Trinity – Rock & pop
- Trinity – Drum Kit & Percussion
- LCM
- Rock School
- SQA/ Diploma level exams
- RMC
A selection of tuned percussion instruments taught at RMC:
- Marimba
- Vibraphone
- chimes (or tubular bells)
- Xylophones
- Timpani
A Selection of other percussion instruments available:
- Congas
- Cajon
- Bhodran
A sample of styles/ genres you may wish to learn, but are not limited to:
- Rock
- Pop
- Jazz
- Reggae
- Blues
- R&B
- Funk
- Soul
- Classical
- Country
- Hard Rock
- Indie
Available exam Syllabuses
- ABRSM syllabus
- Trinity syllabus
- LCM syllabus
- LCM Piano syllabus
- Rock School syllabus
- SQA/ Diploma level exams
- RMC