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About Us

At Andy Wraight teaching studios in Swindon and Lechlade we offer a unique blend of tried and tested traditional teaching techniques taken from studying with some of the greatest drummers in the world, as well as using the latest state of the art teaching systems, which are being constantly reviewed and updated, thus providing the best of both worlds.

We offer bespoke lessons and structured courses tailored to the individual.

Andy Wraight teaching studios Swindon and Lechlade are able to provide a personalised, professional learning environment focusing on your own personal aims, objectives and needs.

Our aim is to create a fun positive learning environment for students to be inspired as well as being able to learn and grow. We have a variety of students with lots of different abilities and ages ranging from as young as 4 right through to an 84 year old just going to show you're never too old or too young to learn.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced student you can learn your favourite songs and styles of music and also explore new styles broadening your musical repertoire. You will be taught how to read and write music, rudiments and scales.

All students are able to study and take music exam grades from Initial to Grade 8 as well as ATCL, LTCL and FTCL performance diplomas with Rock School, London College of Music and Trinity College London.

Each year we offer the opportunity to perform live at our charity student concert, supporting local and national charities, giving students experience of a live audience and the ability to give back to the community.

History and Endorsements

Andy Wraight teaching studios Swindon and Lechlade was established and founded in 1994 in the Old Town area of Swindon, where they stayed for five years before out growing the premises. At this point they relocated to the current location which was purchased and converted into the amazing inspirational learning space it is today. In 2005 we purchased and converted an old warehouse in the town centre of Swindon which is a multi use building catering to recording, rehearsal and teaching. In 2013 came a very exciting opportunity to purchase and convert an old Methodist Church in the Cotswolds village of Lechlade being both visually and acoustically stunning, this is used as an inspirational teaching space for one to one lessons.

Andy studied at the prestigious Drum Tech London and has trained with some of the world's greatest drummers, including Kev Wilkinson (China Crisis), Steve Washington (Texas), Jason Bowld (Pitch Shifter), Charlie Morgan (Elton John) and Andy Leask to name but a few.

He is a versatile drummer due to his wide range of musical experience, from stadium gigs to radio, TV and musical theatre. He has spent over 25 years gigging, both locally and internationally, and has toured in France, Germany, Belgium and Spain. He has also played Glastonbury Festival, and supported Pulp, Status Quo, James Taylor Quartet, The Average White Band and Kingmaker and holds 2 drumming world records and has a broad musical background.

He has passed grades in piano, bass guitar, Lead/Rhythm guitar, vocals, tuned percussion and Grades 1-8 in drum kit and as such can share his experiences.

Andy is a qualified music teacher, having gained a Certificate of Teaching from The Associated Board of the Royal School of Music and an ATCL performance diploma.

He is also a member of the Vic Firth Education Team, and has endorsements with Evans, Sabian, Zildjian, Mapex, Remo, Meinl Cymbals, Dril and Orange Amplification, as well as being a senior tutor

for The Swindon School of Contemporary Music and The Percussion Roadshow.

Summary

Andy currently runs his own teaching studios over three locations, two in Swindon and one in Lechlade.

Supported by an amazing team of qualified and experienced inspirational teachers enables him to teach over 300 students a week.

Andy also co-owns Ultimate Tuition and the legendary Ultimate Studios.

Between teaching and co-running the Ultimate brand, he still manages to perform live with his corporate wedding band as well as performing with several other artists and musicians.

Andy Wraight teaching studios are fully insured. All teachers have enhanced DBS and safeguarding certificates, and, keep their CPD current.