Hey, My name is Ben Leach and I have been a drummer for 20 years now. I am 32 years of age I am originally from Swansea, Wales and am currently living in Bristol, England. At the age of 12 I managed to save enough pocket money to buy myself my first small acoustic drum kit. I began to study drumming by listening to my favourite rock, punk and metal artists, I would try to play along and it seemed I understood how to play a straight beat, shortly followed by some messy and frantic drum rolls. It was around this time that I was encouraged by my older brother (guitarist) to learn as quick as I could at the promise of being in his band.
At the age of 13 I was playing with friends from school. Age 14 I played my first private party with the band I was part of for the next 14 years, as well as being in various other acts through these years. At the age of 23 I decided to push my career as a musician and joined Neath college (South Wales) to study on a degree course. It was only when joining the college was I given my first drum lesson. It was here I learned to read music, learned various styles and built healthily upon my musical knowledge.
Over the last 3 years I have been networking with other musicians in Bristol. During this time I have been playing in an 5 piece Gypsy swing style band. So far it has been a great experience. As well as this I continue to study drumming and am offering my experience and guidance to others. If you would like to chat about what I can offer you then I will be happy to connect. I offer block bookings, and can put together a plan of action in order for you to achieve your (realistic) goal.
Thanks
At the age of 13 I was playing with friends from school. Age 14 I played my first private party with the band I was part of for the next 14 years, as well as being in various other acts through these years. At the age of 23 I decided to push my career as a musician and joined Neath college (South Wales) to study on a degree course. It was only when joining the college was I given my first drum lesson. It was here I learned to read music, learned various styles and built healthily upon my musical knowledge.
Over the last 3 years I have been networking with other musicians in Bristol. During this time I have been playing in an 5 piece Gypsy swing style band. So far it has been a great experience. As well as this I continue to study drumming and am offering my experience and guidance to others. If you would like to chat about what I can offer you then I will be happy to connect. I offer block bookings, and can put together a plan of action in order for you to achieve your (realistic) goal.
Thanks