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    October 14

    Mid Term Break

    Hey Drumsters....
     
    Just a quick reminder that the drum school is closed on Tuesday the 20th of October for the mid term break & will return on the 27th.
     
    LIve LOud
     
    James
    Upbeat
    September 23

    Percussion Classes

    Hey Drumsters....

    In addition to our drum kit classes Upbeat now offers a Taster Session Course which is an all age group hand percussion course & great fun for all ages....enrol today by email/call James at upbeatdrumschool@yahoo.co.uk Mob: 0787 2380 754.

    Live LOud




    September 03

    New Classes Underway

    Hey Drumster...
     
    At last classes are underway at Craigs Farm, Livingston & I was impressed with the energy & enthusiasm students displayed at their first session of drumming!  Places are still available for drum lessons & please contact James Robertson to book your place.
     
    Live LOud
     
    James
    Upbeat
     
     
    July 13

    New Term

    Hey Drumsters....

    The Drum Schools new term at Craigs Farm Community Centre, Livingston will begin on Tuesday the 1st of September & spaces are still available should you wish to learn playing drums & percussion.

    Live LOud

    James
    Upbeat


    June 29

    Drum Bash Photos 2009

    Hey Drumsters...
     
    Hope you all enjoyed the Annual Drum Bash & well done to you all for making it a great day!  Special thanks go to our helpers on the day which are Mr & Mrs Haig, Mr & Mrs Watters & Riddlel Fiddles who helped to make the event run smooth & was much appreciated.
     
    I would also like to thank Riddel Fiddles who gave up their free time to join us & provided us with some enjoyable performances! Best of luck to them for their up & coming Canadian tour.
     
    Willie Ewan was our official photographer on the day & has kindly sent us a link where students will be able to view photographs taken on the day.  To view click here: http://www.ipan360.co.uk/drumbash2009/
    The photo's are copyrighted & please contact Mr Ewan direct to arrange any prints.
     
    Have a great summer
     
    James
    Upbeat
    June 11

    Drum School T-Shirts

    Hey Drumsters....
     
    Attached are pictures of the new Drum School T-shirt with proceeds raised from the sale of the t-shirt will go towards new drum equipment.  The t-shirt is white and comes in S/M/L/XL sizes priced £12 for front print only or £15 if you choose to have the back print with your name (stage name/nickname on the back).
     
    I will bring a sample this week & you can place your order by text/email or call me on 0787 2380 754.
     
    Many thanks for your support.
     
    James Robertson
    Upbeat Drum School
     
    May 19

    Electronic Silencer Pads

    Hey Drumsters....
     
    Drum Company "Traps" have come up with a great new product for practicing your drums without making much noise which is great if you live in a flat, shift workers at home or practicing later a night.  We use Traps drum kits for teaching & as usual all "Upbeat" students can get a great discount on drum stools/drum kits/electronic kits/cymbal stands & pedals from Traps if ordered through us.....here is the link for more details: http://www.trapsdrums.com/products_epads.asp
     
    If you are interested then please call me on 0787 2380 754 or email at upbeatdrumschool@yahoo.co.uk
     
    James Robertson
    Upbeat Drum School
     
    April 21

    Drum Places Still Available

    Hey Drumsters...
     
    There are still places available for drum lessons and as soon as we have filled these spaces lessons will get underway.  Upbeat students from other area's are busy with preparations for their Rockschool exams which they sit on the 30th of May.   Why not cpome along and see them in action to see what you can achieve as an Upbeat student at our annual drum bash on June 27th at Corn Exchange, Melrose.
     
    Please get in touch if you are interested in learning to play drums.
     
    James
    Upbeat
     
     
    March 03

    NEW DRUM CLASSES FOR LIVINGSTON

    Hey Drumsters...
     
    Upbeat is planning to resume lessons at Livingston on a weekly basis after the Easter Holiday which will be held at the Craigsfarm Campus, Livingston, Address:  Maree Walk, Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 5BP.
     
    We offer Taster Session classes along with lessons for beginner's/intermediate & advanced.  Students can also sit Rockschool grades 1-8 & performance cerfiicates.  We teach most styles of music & for metal enthusiasts we also teach double bass pedal techniques.
     
    Tutors also offer demonstrations for schools & youth groups & can be hired to run workshops within their schools.
     
    For more info dowload from the Enrolment & info section on this page or call James on 0787 2380 754, email: upbeatdrumschool@yahoo.co.uk
     
    Live LOud
     
    James Robertson
    Upbeat Drum School