If you really want to play great drums, you’ll need to get regular time behind an acoustic kit. That’s why all drum students at WaterBear learn in small groups of no more than 5, in a dedicated drum room on professional-standard acoustic kits. You’ll also need regular access to great tutors, and at WaterBear, we have some of the best tutors and mentors operating in the UK today – just take a look at their CVs.
Our exclusive equipment partnerships means that WaterBear drummers will use top-of-the-range kits by British Drum Company and cymbals by Paiste, all mounted on sturdy Gibraltar hardware. We also provide military-grade practice pads by Bill Sanders, for that all-important pad work, essential for keeping your hands in trim.
Although WaterBear provides all necessary equipment for you to use in classes and live performances, we also recommend all drummers coming to study here should have regular access to their own gear. This is because it’s very likely you’ll be doing your own gigs soon after you start with us, if you aren’t already. Other essentials every drummer must have include a metronome, practice pad and ear protection, as we all know how loud drums can be – which is one of the reasons we love them.
At WaterBear, we’re proud to work with some of the industry’s most accomplished music professionals. Tutors and mentors who are all highly experienced at every level of the music industry, alongside our visiting faculty who bring their wealth of experience in the form of in-class masterclasses and Q&A’s sessions throughout the year. As working professionals, the tutoring and visiting faculty team may be subject to occasional change and availability may vary.
Music industry guest visits take place throughout the year, showcasing some of the best artists and innovators in today’s music. Our guest programme varies each year and some of our recent guests are shown below.
We are pleased to announce the line-up for this year’s first WB: Live Showcase - a celebration of original music held at the @waterbearvenue. All genres are welcome, from djent to neo soul, so come down for an eclectic night of amazing music by the musicians of WaterBear, featuring artists @everydaysaintss / @cimmerianbandofficial / @tiaice_soulnspice / @lucretugh
WaterBears can sign up through Beebop, but this event is FREE ENTRY and open to everyone to attend! Certainly not one to be missed.
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We spoke to some of our Level 5 WaterBears about their experience, discussing their highlights and favourite parts of studying with us!
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ALUMNI CATCH UP! We are catching up with BA Alumni Kai Dylan. alongside releasing his own music under the name @kair.sounds , Kai is also working at Sony Music as their impact and inclusion intern! Kai talks about working in a creative space and how WaterBear helped build a foundation and skills which he has transferred into this job role. Congratulations Kai we can’t wait to see the amazing things yet to come!
If you are interested in studying at WaterBear please visit our website www.WaterBear.org.uk or click on the link in our description.
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WaterBear Education Ltd, Hanover House,
118 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG, UK Map
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 726230
WaterBear Sheffield, Unit 4, Gatecrasher,
49 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB, UK
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1143 992720
- ‘Water bear’ is the common name for a Tardigrade.
- Tardigrades are micro creatures, found everywhere on earth.
- They are the most resilient creatures known.
- They can survive and adapt to their surroundings, even in outer space.
- Their resilience and ability to adapt and survive inspires us in everything we do. We love them.
