10:30

Thomas took up drumming at the age of 5. In addition to lessons at local music schools and years of private tuition, Thomas was formally educated at the Vienna Conservatory of Music. After leaving the conservatory, Lang began working professionally – working his way through the European Pop, Rock and Jazz scenes.

12:15

Daniel will be talking about his approach to the Cajon and how he integrates and applies the concept of the drum kit to this instrument. He will also be demonstrating how he transfers Contemporary and Latin rhythms including Rock, Samba, Songo and Guaguanco from the drum kit to the Cajon. The Masterclass will illustrate how to apply transferable skills to the Cajon and how to get different sounds from the instrument.

14:00

With the help of some very well-known guests, specialist drum tuner Jeff Davenport leads an informal and friendly analysis of tuning technique and Remo head selection. All your tuning questions will be answered, and you’ll discover the potential of the entire Remo Drumhead range, learning how to adapt that to your own style and musical interests.

16:00

Ash Soan appears on no less than three albums in the current UK charts with Adele, Cee Lo Green and Eliza Doolittle. Neal Wilkinson, also an international session and recording artist, has performed with the likes of James Morrison and TV’s X Factor as well as appearing on studio albums with artists such as Duffy.

10.30

Steve White is an English drummer who has worked extensively with Paul Weller, The Style Council and many other British artists. Steve has launched a successful career as an educator, be it as an in demand personal teacher and motivator, to course instructor at the "Freddie Gee Drum Academy", or as a drum set clinician, breaking all clinic attendance records in 2000 with Red Hot Chilli Peppers drummer Chad Smith during their legendary "With Attitude" tour promoted by Freddie Gee Promotions.

Craig Blundell has stamped his mark as one of the most in demand session drummers and International drum clinicians in modern day drumming. His list of commercial credits is rapidly expanding. His clinic style, performances and level of entertainment have received rave reviews in the media all over the globe and have put him ‘out there’ with some of the best clinicians and educators in the world.

12.15Everything you need to know about tuning with Jeff Davenport (Remo/EMD)

With the help of some very well-known guests, specialist drum tuner Jeff Davenport leads an informal and friendly analysis of tuning technique and Remo head selection. All your tuning questions will be answered, and you’ll discover the potential of the entire Remo Drumhead range, learning how to adapt that to your own style and musical interests.

14.00Dave Elitch
(DW drums/Sabian cymbals/Vic Firth sticks)

Mars Volta drummer, Dave features on the bestselling GospelChops DVD Shed Sessionz Vol. 2, where he plays alongside some of the best gospel/R&B drummers in the industry. In addition to being a touring and recording session musician, Dave Elitch is also an educator. He has been teaching for 10 years and is one of the most in-demand private teachers in Los Angeles.

16.00UK session drumming with Ash Soan and Neal Wilkinson
(Yamaha drums)

Ash Soan appears on no less than three albums in the current UK charts with Adele, Cee Lo Green and Eliza Doolittle. Neal Wilkinson, also an international session and recording artist, has performed with the likes of James Morrison and TV’s X Factor as well as appearing on studio albums with artists such as Duffy.