Why Choose Kyle?

There are so many teachers around, it seems so difficult picking somebody.

Here are some highlights for you to consider:

Kyle Parke is one of the most enthusiastic drummers you will ever meet, having devoted his entire life to playing drums and his entire adult career to helping others learn. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Kyle has guided hundreds of students through lessons delivered privately, in public schools, colleges, music academies, and workshops.

Alongside his teaching, Kyle performs in his own professional-level band, signed to an international record label, ensuring his students receive the most up-to-date and relevant advice from someone actively working at the forefront of the music industry.

Musical Experience:

  • Over 13 million streams and sales generated from his own songs.

  • Fronts a professional band with over 930,000 listening fans, signed to an international record label.

  • Performed to audiences of tens of thousands across multiple countries.

  • Played prestigious venues including O₂ Academies, major outdoor festivals, Download Festival, and musical theatre productions.

  • Appeared at major festivals including Download, The Great Escape, UK Tech Fest, SXSW, and Burn It Down Festival.

  • Featured on Kerrang! Radio, BBC Radio 1, PlayStation, and in numerous UK and EU press publications.

  • Extensive UK and EU touring experience, coupled with advanced recording knowledge.

Qualifications:

  • First Class Honours Bachelor of Music in Popular Music Performance from the prestigious Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, London.

  • Distinction in Rockschool Teaching Licentiate Diploma.

  • Higher Diploma in Popular Music Performance.

  • Triple Distinction Diploma in Popular Music Performance.

  • Safeguarding trained and DBS checked.

  • NSPCC Child Protection Certificate holder.

This is what playing drums looks like: