UCAS Application Deadline - 26th Jan UCAS GUIDE admissions@bimm.ac.uk | 0344 2 646 666 APPLY PROSPECTUS OPEN DAYS MENU Home » Why Study Drums? Why Study Drums? WHAT TO EXPECT FIND YOUR COURSE If you want to become a professional drummer, you’re going to want to be at BIMM Institute. After all, we started out as Drumtech – a dedicated drums teaching centre – so we know a thing or two about drums. With us, you’ll hone your drumming talent and harness your drive for music to end up with a lasting career. Over the last 35 years, we’ve seen the likes of Jon Beavis (drummer for IDLES and listed as one of Music Radar’s 13 Best Rock drummers in the World 2018), Ben Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club) and Debbie Knox-Hewson (Charli XCX) walk through our doors and into the music industry. Whether you choose to study our diploma or undergraduate degree, you’ll be taught by industry icons who will impart their wisdom and knowledge onto you. And, our Drums courses have been designed with the industry, for the industry. This means you’ll graduate with the know-how, contacts and skills needed to make your name in the business. Why Study Drums? Key facts World-class lecturers and industry-leading Masterclasses Available as an industry-led diploma or undergraduate degree BIMM Institute drum courses are available at all BIMM Institute locations State-of-the-art facilities and top-of-the-range equipment from some of music’s leading brands A well-balanced blend of theory, analysis, practical and technical skills Unrivalled industry internships and real-world opportunities The chance to play drums on-stage at festivals such as Glastonbury. What to expect Our courses at BIMM Institute are made for you to establish your own exciting route into the live music sector. And, because we’ve consulted with industry professionals, you’ll develop all the necessary employability skills they’re looking for – as well as the tools needed for you to achieve your personal goals and aspirations. Each day, you’ll learn in large live rooms, smaller studio settings and lecture-based classrooms. And of course, you’ll be surrounded by our incredible facilities. In your first year, you’ll be learning modules to give you a broader understanding of drumming as well as the music industry itself. You’ll learn core topics within your first year, such as: Performance Skills Digital Music Core (and Applied) Instrument Skills Applied Performance Choose your path with optional modules Every drummer is unique – you all have different goals you want to achieve. That’s why our Drums undergraduate degree includes optional modules so you can develop your own route to success. Pave your own path with optional modules, such as: Improvised Music Performance Creative Band Performance Creative Performance with Mixed Media Studying Drums can take you places you never initially thought of. With our optional modules, you can build your own path to success and launch that dream career. Potential drums career paths: Creative Performer Session Specialist Commercial Band Performer Music Teacher Academic Exclusive networking opportunities At BIMM Institute, we believe collaboration is key. That’s why we offer you access to exclusive networking opportunities, connecting you straight to the action. You’ll also get to join BIMM Connect – our exclusive social media platform. Here, you’ll team up and network with fellow students, alumni, bands, songwriters, press agents, managers and promoters to get even more out of your time here. Student success stories Your lecturers Masterclasses Internships and opportunities Any questions? For any questions regarding our Drum courses or if you’d like more information on how to apply to BIMM Institute, please contact our Admissions Team on 0344 2 646 666 or email admissions@bimm.ac.uk. APPLY NOW ATTEND AN OPEN DAY ORDER A PROSPECTUS HOW TO APPLY FEES & FINANCE TERM DATES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS ORDER A PROSPECTUS ATTEND AN OPEN DAY APPLY NOW © 2021 BIMM Institute British and Irish Modern Music Institute