We’ve been coming here for almost a year now. James and the team are knowledgeable and supportive, and the lessons feel genuinely tailored to the individual. There is so much care and effort in the way students are taught, encouraged and believed in, and that really stands out. A brilliant tuition studio!
My son has been having drum lessons with Dom for around four years, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.
Dom has a fantastic way of motivating and encouraging his students. My son genuinely looks forward to his lessons, enjoys practising at home, and has grown enormously in both confidence and ability. Dom has challenged him at the right pace, helping him achieve Grade 7 (merit) while ensuring that learning music remains enjoyable and not just focused on exams.
A special thank you also to Kris, whose enthusiasm and passion for the studio shine through in everything he does. The whole team has created a welcoming and supportive environment where students can develop both their skills and their confidence.
Thank you to everyone at Top of the Rock for helping my son develop not only as a drummer but also a real love of music. I would highly recommend Top of the Rock.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, Donna.
It's been an absolute pleasure watching Jacob's journey over the last four years. Dom has done a fantastic job guiding and challenging him, and the results speak for themselves. Achieving Grade 7 with a Merit is a brilliant accomplishment, but what makes me happiest is that he's developed such a genuine love for music along the way.
Jacob is a great young man, and I've particularly enjoyed helping him through his recent exams. His hard work, dedication and positive attitude have been fantastic to see, and he should be really proud of everything he's achieved.
Thank you again for your kind words and for trusting us to be part of Jacob's musical journey. We can't wait to see what he accomplishes next!
Thank you for the five stars dude! Very much appreciated 👊🏻
Katie Tann2026.04.20
Our son has been with Top of the Rock since he was 5 (now 6); he really enjoys his drum lessons, the tutors are fantastic and the lessons are engaging and fun. Communication with the Top of the Rock team is excellent and they are always on hand to help and provide support. We get a regular (term) report on progress. Highly recommended Top of the Rock.
We’re so pleased to hear your son is enjoying his drum lessons and having such a positive start to his musical journey with us. Starting young and loving it is exactly what we’re all about.
It’s great to know the lessons have been fun and engaging, and that our team’s communication and support has made a difference too. We work hard on every part of the experience, so that really means a lot.
Thank you for trusting us and for the recommendation. We can’t wait to see his progress continue behind the kit 🥁🔥
Matt Kane2026.04.17
Fantastic tuition, my child is always making good progress, tutors always on hand to speak too, replies are prompt, term updates, can't really ask for more
Great school!
Lilla was brilliant with our then 7 year old daughter and got her to merit on her Grade 1 piano exam. Now she’s 8 she’s almost ready for grade 2!
Unfortunately we had to find somewhere else, due to the distance from our house but we would highly recommend this school.
We’re absolutely buzzing to hear how well your daughter has done — getting a Merit in her Grade 1 at such a young age is amazing, and it sounds like she’s flying towards Grade 2 already! Massive credit to her hard work, and to Lilla as well 👏
We’re really sorry the distance made things tricky, but it genuinely means a lot that you’d still recommend us. Hopefully our paths cross again in the future!
Wishing your daughter all the best with her musical journey, she’s off to a brilliant start
We have chosen Top of the Rock because our child needed options with longer vocal sessions than 30min. We have realised that it was 10/10 decision with the potential to reschedule last minutes if needed.
The staff over in The Rock is very friendly, welcome and flexible. They've offered great opportunities for our 8 yo child to get lessons straight away including time slots for affordable price with the tutors of our choice which are friendly, approachable and extremely professional.
If you get into the door there is definitely promised that you wouldn't be disappointed along with discovering a great potential.
My recommendation is to anyone who's chasing for the right place and expecting real music going on !!!
:) All the best :)
Marcin Wasik
WOW! Thank you so much for your kind words, that genuinely means a lot to us.
We’re really pleased to hear your child is enjoying their lessons and that the longer vocal sessions have been the right fit. It’s great to know the flexibility and support from the team has made a difference too.
Thanks again for the recommendation and for being part of Top of the Rock.
All the best :D
Larin Aruleba2026.02.14
Brilliant teachers! Great for both adults and kids
Ah that’s so lovely to hear, thanks so much for coming in this evening! We’re really glad your nearly nine year old enjoyed the taster session, and we’ll be buzzing to have you back. 🎶
Rhiannon2026.01.22
My son Ollie has drum lessons at OLST which started after top of the rocks attended a school fete one year and loved getting to join in. He looks forward to school on a Monday knowing it’s drum day. He loves that he gets to choose his own songs to learn especially after finding a new love of a kpop group. He couldn’t have been more proud after his head teacher came and told him how impressed his drum tutor was with learning a new difficult skill. As a mom I love the end of term feedback from his tutor getting to know how Ollie is doing and what he’s getting to learn next even if I have to ask Ollie what some things mean sometimes! A big thank you to Top Of The Rocks and an even bigger one to Ollie’s drum tutor!
Hey! That is honestly such a lovely message to read and thank you so much for sharing it.
I am really glad Ollie is enjoying his drum lessons at OLST. Hearing that he actually looks forward to Mondays because it is drum day genuinely makes my day. Letting kids pick their own songs is a big part of why we do what we do, especially when they discover something new they are passionate about. K pop drumming is no joke either!
Huge props to him for impressing the head teacher as well. That is not easy, and he should be proud of himself. And I am really happy the end of term feedback is useful. We know parents do not always get the full story from the kids, so it is important you know what they are learning and how they are progressing.
Thanks again for the message. I will make sure his tutor sees it because they will love to read it as well.
Kris 🤘
Oliver Barber2026.01.18
My 5 year old is having drum lessons with Jude.
Jude has been incredible with him and he’s really helped my lad thrive on the drums. His ability has come on leaps and bounds, im no longer listening to random banging but actual beats and songs he’s been taught by Jude.
Jude has taught him to read music, and really encourages him.
100% recommend top of the rock, and you’ll be lucky to learn from Jude on the drums.
Thank you so much for this amazing review! Jude has absolutely loved teaching your lad and it has been class seeing him grow in confidence and ability. We are buzzing that you are hearing proper beats and real songs at home now instead of random noise. That is the dream.
Really appreciate you shouting out Jude and recommending Top of the Rock. Means a lot!
Anne-Marie Symonds2025.12.23
My son has had a great first term of lessons, he loves them and we can see the progress he's making. Thank you!
We’re really proud of the progress he’s made already, he comes in with such a great attitude and it shows in how quickly he’s picking things up. First term down, plenty more music to make
Thanks again for the kind words and for being part of the Top of the Rock family! 🤘
Linzi Williamson2025.12.21
My son loves his lessons at school with James. We cannot thank James enough for the confidence he has given our son and for our sons love of music.
Ah this honestly made my day, thank you so much for sending it over.
James will be over the moon. He genuinely cares about the kids he teaches, so hearing that your son not only loves his lessons but has grown in confidence because of them… that’s everything we hope for.
Really appreciate you taking the time to say this, and we’re so glad you’re part of the TOTR family 🤘💛
Tim Bott2025.12.21
My son really enjoys the tuition and is developing an enthusiasm for the guitar
Thats what we like to hear! Thank you so Much for the review Tim :D
Katy Burnham2025.12.20
My 10 year old son absolutely loves his lessons with James, he can’t wait each week and is so enthusiastic telling us what he has learned. James lets Freddy choose what type of songs he would like to play while still teaching him the nessecary skills, making lessons fun. We look forward to seeing how he progresses over the next year.
Thank you so much for this it genuinely means the world. Freddy is an absolute joy to teach. His enthusiasm is infectious, and I love that he comes in each week buzzing to show me what he’s been practising.
Letting him pick the songs he loves while weaving in the core skills is exactly what it’s all about for me, so I’m really glad that comes across. He works hard, he listens, and he’s progressing brilliantly already.
I’m really excited to see where he’ll be this time next year, he’s got something special. Thanks again for the lovely message 🙌🎸
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