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Drums & Percussion

From having drum lessons to being part of a band, there are lots of opportunities to learn, develop, and progress musical skills. Find out what lessons, groups and courses are available to you as a percussionist on this page.

Ashford Creative Orchestra

Music Centre

Music Centre

Ashford Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

10 – 18

Skill Level

Grade 2+

Ashford Music Explorers

Music Centre

Music Centre

Ashford Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

8 – 13

Skill Level

Beginner – Grade 2

Folkestone Music Lab

Music Centre

Music Centre

Folkestone Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind

Age Group

11 – 18

Skill Level

Any

Gravesham Music Lab

Music Centre

Music Centre

Gravesham Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind

Age Group

6 – 14

Skill Level

Any

Kent County Youth Orchestra

County Group

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

13 – 21

Skill Level

Grade 7+

Kent Youth Wind Orchestra

County Group

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Woodwind

Age Group

12 – 19

Skill Level

Grade 6+

Maidstone Junior Jazz Band

Music Centre

Music Centre

Maidstone Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

8 – 16

Skill Level

Beginner – Grade 3

Maidstone Mini Music Explorers

Music Centre

Music Centre

Maidstone Music Centre

Instrument Type

Drums & Percussion, Voice

Age Group

6 – 8

Skill Level

Beginner – Grade 1

Maidstone Music Explorers

Music Centre

Music Centre

Maidstone Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind

Age Group

8 – 10

Skill Level

Beginner

Medway Concert Orchestra

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

6+

Skill Level

Grade 3+

Medway Mini Music Explorers

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind

Age Group

4 – 5

Skill Level

Beginner

Medway Music Explorers

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

6 – 11

Skill Level

Beginner – Grade 3

Medway Rock Band

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind

Age Group

6 – 18

Skill Level

Grade 3+

Music Theory and General Musicianship Support Class

Music Centre

Music Centre

Medway Towns Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind

Age Group

6 – Any Age

Skill Level

Any

Thanet Music Lab

Music Centre

Music Centre

Thanet Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind

Age Group

11 – 18

Skill Level

Any

Thanet Wind Band

Music Centre

Music Centre

Thanet Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Woodwind

Age Group

8+

Skill Level

Beginner – Grade 4

West Kent Junior Wind Band

Music Centre

Music Centre

Sevenoaks Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Woodwind

Age Group

8 – 18

Skill Level

Beginner – Grade 3

West Kent Youth Orchestra

Music Centre

Music Centre

Tonbridge Music Centre

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

10 – 18

Skill Level

Advanced – Grade 5+

Kent Youth Wind Orchestra Summer Course 2026

09/07/2026 – 14/07/2026

Course Type

County Groups

Location

Benenden School, Cranbrook, TN17 4AA

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Woodwind

Age Group

12 – 19

Skill Level

Grade 6+

Wind Band Course

09/07/2026 – 14/07/2026

Course Type

Summer School

Location

Benenden School, Cranbrook

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Woodwind

Age Group

8 – 19

Skill Level

Grade 2+

Music Explorers Course

11/07/2026 – 12/07/2026

Course Type

Summer School

Location

Benenden School, Cranbrook

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

8 – 13

Skill Level

Beginner – Grade 2

Symphony Orchestra Course

16/07/2026 – 21/07/2026

Course Type

Summer School

Location

Benenden School, Cranbrook

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

8 – 19

Skill Level

Grade 5 – Grade 8

Symphony Orchestra Experience Day

18/07/2026 – 18/07/2026

Course Type

Summer School

Location

Benenden School, Cranbrook

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

11 – 19

Skill Level

Grade 4 – Grade 6

Song Writing Course

22/07/2026 – 24/07/2026

Course Type

Summer School

Location

Benenden School, Cranbrook

Instrument Type

Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice

Age Group

12 – 19

Skill Level

Any

Jazz Course

22/07/2026 – 24/07/2026

Course Type

Summer School

Location

Benenden School, Cranbrook

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Woodwind

Age Group

8 – 19

Skill Level

Grade 2+

Kent County Youth Orchestra Summer Course 2026

28/07/2026 – 02/08/2026

Course Type

County Groups

Location

Benenden School, Cranbrook, TN17 4AA

Instrument Type

Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Age Group

13 – 21

Skill Level

Grade 7+

FAQs

Got questions about learning percussion instruments? We’ve got you covered.

Explore the FAQs below to find answers to common questions about your musical journey. For more detailed information, visit our pages on instrument hire, lessons, groups and courses.

What are the main types of percussion instruments?

Main types of percussion instruments include drum kits, cymbals, marimbas, and congas.

How do percussion instruments contribute to music?

Percussion instruments provide rhythm, tempo, and dynamic accents, enhancing the overall musical experience.

Can percussion instruments be melodic?

Yes, instruments like the marimba and xylophone are melodic percussion instruments that can play tunes.

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