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.

Welcome to a brand new feature of the Drum Syllabus Series. Ever wanted to perfect a specific area of your playing? Want a more in depth and personal lesson(s) on a specific area? Wondered how your favourite drummers do what they do? Preparing for exams and / or gigs? Well Drum Syllabus One 2 One could be exactly what you’ve been looking for!

One 2 One offers a wide range of courses which are completely customisable. You pick the subject area and how you would like to be taught it from the range of multimedia lesson packs that the Drum Syllabus Series provides.

Can’t see the perfect course for you? No problem! You can pick and mix the lesson method(s) and create your own unique one off lesson or even your own fully customisable and unique Drum Syllabus One 2 One Series.

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.