Alex Pierce is a multi-instrumentalist, artist, and teacher born and based in Manchester who has also lived in London, Bergen, and Kyoto over the years.

Alex began drumming at age 11, led by a sudden desire to express himself rhythmically and took regular lessons until age 17. At that age, he had begun playing in the Egyptian Hip-Hop band, rapidly gaining exposure and recognition. They performed at festivals such as Glastonbury, Leeds, and Reading, as well as touring Europe and beyond!

As a drummer, he has over a decade of professional performing and recording experience, playing and recording in several other bands, spanning genres from indie and post-punk to experimental jazz and country.

Alex is not only an experienced drummer but also a skilled educator. He has two years of experience teaching primary school classrooms and currently teaches drum lessons to 60 students in both school and private settings as part of Poynton Drum School. All his students highly regard him for his expertise, teaching abilities and friendliness.

A graduate of Salford University, Will brings over 16 years of experience in the music industry and a passion for teaching. He is experienced in drum notation up to grade six and skilled in a wide range of styles, including rock, metal, jazz, drum and bass, and Afro-Cuban rhythms.

In addition to his teaching, Will is a performer and producer, known for his live jungle drum and bass project, Amen Sage. He has played at major UK festivals like Balter and Eden and holds a monthly DJ residency at The Old Abbey Taphouse. Will also runs Union Sound, a Manchester-based sound system collective.

His diverse experience—both as a performer and educator—allows him to offer dynamic, tailored lessons for beginners and intermediate students alike. We’re thrilled to have him on our team and share his expertise with you!

With over ten years of experience gigging, recording, and touring across the UK and Europe, Cian is passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping students reach their musical potential.

Cian is an experienced drum tutor teaching private lessons, focusing on technique, rudiments, reading notation, timekeeping, improvisation, and a wide range of genres such as rock, pop, metal, jazz, and Latin. He also studied at BIMM Manchester, where he gained hands-on experience through school observations and assessed tutoring. His dissertation focused on pedagogy and educational theory, further strengthening his teaching skills.

Cian holds a BA in Professional Musicianship from BIMM and a BTEC in Music Technology. His well-rounded background in both performance and teaching makes him an excellent addition to our team, he inspires our students at Poynton Drum School everyday!