What I Do
Three Passions. One Mission.
Helping drummers improve and music teachers work smarter.
Drummer
A passionate performer with years of experience across live stages, studios, and sessions. Music is at the core of everything I do.
Educator
Dedicated to teaching the next generation of drummers through private lessons, school programs, and online content.
App Creator
Building TeachMode — a modern tool designed to help music teachers plan lessons, track student progress, and teach smarter.
Less Admin. More Teaching.
TeachMode is a platform built specifically for music teachers to manage their teaching and working life — teach, manage students, organise terms and schedules, communicate with parents, handle finances, run your teaching business, and manage professional gigging, all in one place.
Teaching
Everything you need to teach well and stay on top of every student.
- Lesson planning & lesson notes
- Student progress tracking
- Scheduling & timetables
- Reports & resources
- Student & parent portal
Teaching Business
Run the business side of your teaching in one organised place.
- Finance Hub — invoicing & payments
- Income & financial overview
- Mileage & teaching finances
- Term Launch & term management
- Timetables, invoices & administration
GigMode / Live Work
Bring your professional gigging into the same system as your teaching.
- Gigs, venues & personnel
- Setlists & equipment
- Travel & mileage
- Gig finances
- Performance information
Available now on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
YouTube & Learning
Learn Drums the Easy Way
A step-by-step system for complete beginners to build real skills, confidence, and musicality.
Complete beginners who don't know where to start
Drummers stuck repeating the same beats
Teachers looking for clear, structured lesson material
Learning Path
Easy Drums Workbook 1
Start your drumming journey with simple grooves and fills
Easy Drums Workbook 2
Build timing and control with 16th note grooves and fills
Easy Drums Workbook 3
Unlock musical flow with triplets, shuffles, and independence
Easy Fills / Grooves
Play real-world grooves with confidence and feel
Start your journey with the resources below.
See It In Action
First 8 Drum Grooves Every Beginner Should Learn
Easy Drum Fill That Sounds Amazing (Beginner Friendly)
How to Improve Your Groove Control
Services
How I Can Help
Private Drum Lessons
One-on-one instruction tailored to your skill level and musical goals. From beginners to advanced players.
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School Teaching
Curriculum-based percussion education for schools and music programs. Engaging lessons that inspire young musicians.
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Workshops & Clinics
Interactive group workshops for bands, schools, and organizations. Hands-on drumming experiences for all levels.
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Gear & Resources
Curated products, digital resources, and merch for drummers.
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What's New.
Get In Touch
Let's Work Together.
Whether you're looking for drum lessons, a workshop for your school, or want to collaborate — I'd love to hear from you.
phil@ppstix.com