The Drum Syllabus Series is designed for drummers of all ages and abilities. Drum Syllabus is able to be used by a teacher in both a one on one and classroom setting as well as the self taught student.

“I love the thrill of seeing someone progress on the drums and watching them develop as a musician. I created the Drum Syllabus Series to help as many students as possible to achieve just that. As I develop both as a musician and as a teacher so does each instalment of the syllabus. My hope is that students can use the Drum Syllabus series not only to further their musical and technical skill but also to give them all the tools they need to express themselves on the drums”.

Philip Page

The Drum Syllabus Series is designed to help drummers of all abilities. Each book features easy to read examples with clear and concise explanations. Audio examples of every exercise are also available.

Term 1 The Play-Alongs and the newest edition to the series Term 3 also include backing tracks designed to help students use what they have learnt in a performance setting.

The ‘Drum Syllabus’ series is not just a great tool for pupils, it is also a valuable resource for teachers as well.

Each book is divided into easy to manage chapters designed to be taught in parallel with a school term. A notes section is also included in every book for both teachers and students.

Each book has a full notation key as well as audio examples and explanations of every exercise.

Term 3 takes a detailed look at how to make practice effective and more enjoyable. To this end practice charts for both student and teacher are provided in Term 3 as well as a 60 day timetable specifically designed for the material in the book.

Jason Horsler

Author of Drum Curriculum Workbook and Practical Drum Practice.

“Within these covers are all the technical and co-ordination exercises that a novice will need to be able to play along to their favourite bands. What is more by combining all the various exercises the material is at least trebled.”

Kevin Bulford 2008

A very easy to read and easy to understand drum tuition book. The numerous C.D. examples also help to make the book come alive.

Dennis Elvie

Head of Music Reading Girl’s School

Hello

Just a quick update on Phil’s movements in the coming weeks. There are a few gigs lined up which it would be great to see you all at.

27th January – Winter Ball St Paul’s Ealing. Phil joins forces once again with the funk/soul outfit ‘Soulounger’.

28th January – The Shoreditch. Mouth of Ghosts provide their usual blend of Trip Hop and Alternative Rock.

14th February – The Water Rats (Kings Cross). The Mouth of Ghosts play a supporting role for Deadbeat Darling

29th February – the Bowry (Oxford Street). Back by popular demand The Mouth of Ghosts play host at the Bowry.

For tickets, stage times and more info on these or any of the gigs Phil is playing this year email at phil@ppstix.co.uk

The Mouth of Ghosts were recently reviewed by ex XFM and now Absolute Radio DJ Pete Donaldson.

‘Very interesting Goldfrapp meets The Cure meets Florence. Would love to hear more from these guys.’

For more information on The Mouth of Ghosts check out their website here.

In their infinite wisdom ‘The Fall’ have decided to get in their own support acts for the O2 gig on the 24th of this month. Those of you that where planning to come and see ‘The Mouth of Ghosts’ on that date please don’t buy any tickets as we wont be there. My apologies about any inconvenience. I assure you I am more frustrated about it all than you!

The Safaris – Wipe Out

The Rembrandts – I’ll Be There For You (Friends theme)

Do you have drums in need of repair? Want a new look to your existing kit? Need drums repaired? Want a custom built drum to your specifications?

Basement Drums offers all of these services and more click here to learn more about us.

Need a drum track? Don’t have the drums and/or a drummer? I offer an unique recording service. Thanks to the advancements in drum replacement technology recording drums quickly and easily has never been so straight forward.

My recording service provides songwriters, producers and bands alike the opportunity to have a fully customisable drum track made to their exact specifications.

I am also available for studio recording and have worked with numerous producers including Mike Exarchos. I am fully able to use both clicks, backing tracks and sequences.

“Phil has worked with me on a regular basis over the last few years. I have called upon Phil’s services for studio work; recording demo’s for productions I’m involved with as well as for live sessions as a musician for corporate band DisCovered. He is very professional and organised musician capable of learning and researching songs for different jobs, he’s prepared & capable of handling situations that may arise (whether this is change an arrangement of such a song on the spot or to carry out minor repairs to drums or electrical equipment) and works great as a team player with the many different musicians that I also work with. His personality and great attitude to the profession ensures that I call him back for present and future work”.

Adam Flanagan

Featured Recordings

One Hope – Icc Records

Silver Lining – AMG Records

Midnight  Walking – AMG  & Revolution Records

I have been performing music almost as long as I can remember.

Live performance is one of the biggest thrills any musician can have. For me trying to engage the listener and give an unforgettable performance is all important. I try and aim for a memorable performance every time that doesn’t necessarily mean the most technical I just want the listener / audience leaving talking about how great the performance was – it doesn’t need to be anything specific just memorable. More important than anything for me and something that I have only learnt recently is to savour any performance and enjoy simply having the oppourtunity to play to an audience of any size. This is something I am constantly trying to do rather than fret over the perfect performance I aim for the most enjoyable. If I am loving the show chances are the audience will too.

“Phil is a great  drummer to work with – he’s versatile, reads music well and has great chops.  He’s industrious and has a wealth of experience in playing in a wide variety of areas so he’s always my first call!”

Gary Mullins

Artists Worked With

Chris Rea
Andy Flannagan
Seed
MrE
Bespoke Union.