TESTIMONIALS
Barney has empowered my daughter to love music even more, to find her rhythm and to learn more songs. She loves her lessons with him.
Mrs E Wheeler
I started weekly 1:1 lessons with Barney in November 2025 and haven't stopped. I can't think of a single time where I haven't left a lesson feeling inspired and buzzing with ways of improving my drumming, especially to the songs I present to him. I find him easy to get along with, he answers all my questions demonstrating his impressive depth of knowledge and ability to not only play but also teach drumming.
Mr J Quilter
Barney has been teaching our 15 year old son for a number of years now. He's made great progress in that time, particularly with regards his confidence, technique, and general understanding. At such an age, it's important to keep them engaged and enthusiastic, which Barney is brilliant at. He's able to adapt lesson content and structure depending on what my son wants to learn at any particular time, whether that be structured learning aimed at Grades or more informal tuition focused on a particular song. I would highly recommend Barney to aspiring drummers of any age.
Mr R Jefferies
Barney is one of the most dedicated, professional and inspiring music educators I have encountered. He possesses a rare combination of exceptional musical expertise and a genuine gift for working with children. His lessons are always engaging, positive and tailored to the individual needs of each pupil. He has an incredible ability to build confidence, nurture talent and make every child feel valued, regardless of their starting point. He is patient, kind, calm and endlessly encouraging which enables him to connect with every student. Pupils look forward to their lessons and speak about him with genuine enthusiasm and respect. He creates an environment where children feel safe to make mistakes, take risks and develop both as musicians and as young people. He celebrates success, supports children through challenges and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure they achieve their potential. He has made a significant contribution to the musical life of our school and is highly regarded by staff, pupils and parents alike. Any child learning with him will benefit from outstanding tuition delivered by a genuinely caring and inspirational teacher.
Mr M Taylor
Head of Music
St George’s Primary School
Barney has been a fantastic addition to Powerstock School. He is reliable, punctual and works brilliantly with the children, building strong relationships and creating a positive atmosphere in every session. The opportunity for pupils to learn the drums is incredibly valuable, and Barney brings real energy and enthusiasm to his teaching. It’s wonderful to see children so motivated and engaged in learning such a dynamic instrument.
Mr N Harris
Headteacher
Powerstock CE VA School