Let’s Jam!
Jam Jar Music offers drum lessons taught by Lauren Scanlon to pupils of all ages from the purpose built “Jam Jar” in Derby. Although I specialises in drum kit lessons, beginner guitar lessons are also available upon request. As well as one-to-one instrumental lessons there are many other things to get involved in from filming performance videos to taking part in group sessions.
The aim of Jam Jar Music is to provide pupils with real life musical skills and above all, a passion for music. The lessons are tailored to suit the needs, goals and learning styles of the individual pupils, whether that be to take graded exams, play in a band or simply to have fun.
For children, learning to play an instrument can improve confidence, creativity and interpersonal skills as well as providing potential UCAS points for those wishing to take exams. Adult learners are also welcome and it is NEVER too late to learn!
Visit the lessons pages for further details about lessons on your instrument.
A little about me ...
Hi, I’m Lauren! I started drumming at the age of thirteen and haven't put the sticks down since! I completed my initial training by achieving a distinction for my grade eight drumming exam and then went on to study Popular and World Musics at the University of Leeds followed by a Master's Degree in Music Management at the University of Sheffield. I am a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians and have an enhanced DBS certificate and ISM Registered Private Teacher Status.
I started teaching drum lessons on a one-to-one basis during my studies. Since graduating I have continued to teach drum lessons in and out of school and have been involved in various other music and arts education projects. Although the drum kit is my first instrument, I also play a little flute, guitar, bass, piano and saxophone and enjoy writing and producing music.
I have been playing in bands for as long as I've been playing the drums and have been lucky enough to play gigs and festivals all over the UK and beyond. I am currently drumming for a number of bands, head over to the My Music page to have a listen! I am also available as a session drummer for live and recording projects.
Testimonials ...
“Our son, has been having drum lessons with Lauren from Jam Jar Music, for two years now. He really looks forward to each lesson and has come a long way since he first picked up his drum sticks. He has also started learning to play bass guitar with Lauren too. She is an excellent teacher and we think she is amazing”
“We feel very lucky to have Lauren teaching our son. Lauren’s enthusiasm is reflected in her lovely ability to see him as an individual and designs her lessons around his interests in order for him to fulfil his potential. Even creating pieces of music just for him, Lauren’s recent ‘Luigi’s Mansion’ resulted in Arthur having little interest in anything other than his drums for some time. ”
“Lauren makes every lesson fun, she brings loads of cool resources and she’s a really good drum teacher”