MAD - Midland Academy of Drumming
Introducing our teachers...
Andy Edwards
With over twenty years teaching experience, Andy has also made a name internationally as a drummer with Robert Plant, IQ and Frost. Andy has also toured as a drum clinician playing alongside Mike Portnoy, Marco Minneman, Terry Bozzio and Thomas Lang among many others.
Andy has also taught thousands of drummers over the years including Leo Crabtree (The Prodigy), Joel Stanley (Damon Alban) and Jim MacCaulay (Emmy the Great, The Stranglers)
'Andy Edwards has always been ahead of the curve. His influence as the a teacher is already transforming the program into a state of the art musical experience for the students and the rest of us!'
Mark SchulmanDrummer/Producer/AuthorP!NK, Simple Minds, Billy Idol, Sheryl Crow
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Dave Mason
Dave J Mason is a professional drummer and entrepreneur from Bromsgrove in the West Midlands. After becoming a full time professional drummer at merely 18 years old, he is fast making a name for himself.
Dave has over 5 years full time drum teaching experience. He draws inspiration and techniques from such renowned UK mentors as Mal Garrett and Neil Bullock and MAD’s very own Mr Andy Edwards.
His performing credits are more than notable. His first touring band was Midas, a charting indie/electro band that parted ways in 2008. His current funk/hiphop outfit Cantaloop regularly packs out venues across the country. He’s even played with Mr Hudson, the Official UK Chart #2 and Q Breakthrough Act winner!
Dave is also the creator of the highly successful Drummers Database