our story
I began teaching drum lessons to a family friend in 2012, loving the chance to share my knowledge and helping them discover new skills while watching their confidence grow. From those humble beginnings, the lessons quickly grew in popularity. That’s the story behind Drum With Alex: what began as a small, personal project has now grown into a full company with eight experienced tutors and one dedicated admin staff, teaching drum and guitar lessons to over 250 students each week across 14 venues in West Berkshire and Hampshire.
Our mission is simple: to inspire children through music, helping them build confidence, develop their skills and enjoy every step of the learning journey.
meet Our Experienced team
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!
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.
ARTHUR HOBBY
We’re delighted to welcome Arthur as our new guitar and drum tutor to the Drum With Alex team, teaching across schools in Newbury and Thatcham. Having studied guitar at BIMM University Brighton, Arthur has performed extensively with his Alternative Rock band, blending punk, metal and prog influences. A fantastic drummer as well as guitarist, Arthur brings the same energy, precision and musicality to his drum teaching. He is a calm, patient and highly skilled tutor who is passionate about helping children progress, inspiring creativity, and making lessons engaging and fun. His professional background, versatility across instruments and enthusiasm make him a brilliant addition to the team.
