Welcome to Drum With Alex, offering drum and guitar lessons in West Berkshire and Hampshire.
I started Drum With Alex in 2012 with a passion for drumming and a mission to make music fun and accessible for children. Since then, we’ve grown into a fantastic team of seven experienced tutors, now teaching over 200 students each week across 12 schools in West Berkshire and Hampshire.
We now offer both drum and guitar lessons in schools and privately. Our mission is simple: to inspire children through music, helping them build confidence, discover their potential, and have loads of fun along the way.
Our Experienced Tutors for Drum and Guitar Lessons
Get to know the passionate team behind Drum With Alex.
Alex Lewis
Alex Lewis founded Drum With Alex in 2012, driven by his passion for helping students achieve that magical “ah-ha” moment in their musical journey. His career spans diverse experiences, from TV and radio appearances to performing at weddings, pubs, and festivals, including cruise ships. Alex studied under Clem Cattini, a renowned English session drummer with 42 number-one singles. He was the dynamic drummer for the regularly sold-out Calling Planet Earth 80s theatre show and has also performed with tribute bands like Blurry and The Rolling Clones. Alex’s varied roles reflect his deep commitment to music and his dedication to sharing its joy with others.
Steve Corrigan
With over 15 years of teaching and performing experience, Steve has been integral to Drum With Alex for over 3 years. Originally from Camden Music Service, he excels as a drummer, guitarist, and versatile musician. Steve has a wealth of experience performing theatre shows and festivals with a variety of tribute bands, and has even recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. He currently teaches at St. James’ CE Primary School in Emsworth, Hambledon Primary, and Wickham CE Primary School near Fareham, inspiring young musicians.
Jack Smith
Jack Smith has been an integral part of the DWA team for over 3 years, working as an accomplished drum tutor across schools in Newbury & Thatcham. With a BMus (Hons) in Contemporary Music from the Academy of Contemporary Music and over 8 years of teaching experience, Jack brings invaluable expertise and a wealth of playing experience. His passion for fostering musical talent, combined with a dynamic approach and dedication to personalised instruction, ensures every student receives top-notch guidance in drumming and music theory.
Andy Fox-Muscat
Our esteemed guitar teacher for 3 years, Andy started his musical journey at age 10. An exceptional guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, his work spans Radio 1, The X Factor, and video games, with performances at major festivals and sold-out gigs. Alongside this, Andy has huge playing experience performing acoustically around Hampshire and across the south coast. He teaches at St. James’ CE Primary School in Emsworth and Hambledon Primary School, mentoring budding guitarists with passion and expertise.
Sion Whiley
With over 20 years of full-time musician experience, Sion is a guru in guitar, sound engineering, music production, and mixing. His diverse musical journey spans from Land Rover launch events to rocking wedding dance floors and performing at the Isle of Wight festival. Sion, who was once a student at Francis Bailey Primary School himself, brings a personal touch to his beginner guitar lessons. His deep knowledge and patient teaching style empower students to master the guitar from the ground up.
DEAN JONES
DWA is excited to welcome Dean Jones as our newest drum tutor! A professional musician since 2001 with a Music Degree (BA Hons) from 1998, Dean brings a rich background in music, including teaching brass and piano and working as a published composer. Since joining us in September 2023, Dean has been enriching our students’ musical journeys at Thatcham Park Primary School. We’re thrilled to have him on board!
STEPH TOWNSEND
Drum With Alex is excited to have Steph Townsend on board as our Admin Assistant! With over 13 years of experience in administration, project management, and social media across the arts and well-being sectors, Steph helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She’s also the co-director of Movement Connects CIC, supporting freelance movement artists with resources and networking opportunities. From organising schedules to keeping parents and tutors informed, Steph is an invaluable part of the team, and we’re so pleased to have her with us!
WILL BRUNSDEN
We’re super excited to have Will Brunsden on the Drum With Alex team, offering expert drum tuition across Newbury and the surrounding areas. With a BA (Hons) in Music Performance from ACM Guildford and over a decade of teaching experience, Will brings both technical expertise and real-world performance insight. Known for his energetic, personalised teaching style, he supports students through exams, live playing, and band mentoring. A passionate performer, Will has toured Europe with progressive metal band Oblivionized and continues to play in metal and punk projects alongside his teaching.
ARTHUR HOBBY
We’re delighted to welcome Arthur as our new guitar tutor at Whitelands Park Primary School in Thatcham. Having studied guitar at BIMM University Brighton, Arthur has performed extensively with his Alternative Rock band, blending punk, metal, and prog influences. He’s a calm, patient, and highly skilled teacher who is passionate about helping children progress on guitar, inspiring creativity, and making lessons engaging and fun. His professional background and enthusiasm make him a fantastic addition to the Drum With Alex team.
daniel lines
We’re excited to welcome Daniel as our new drum tutor at Wickham CE Primary School in Fareham. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Daniel is a calm and patient tutor who brings a wealth of professional knowledge to his lessons. He has performed around the world in tribute shows to artists including The Beatles, Busted, and Christina Aguilera, as well as fronting a Muse tribute band. His career has taken him to more than 50 countries and over 50 cruise ships, and we’re delighted that he’ll now be sharing his passion and expertise with the children at Wickham CE.
