Samuele Raparo
About
I hold a Conservatory Diploma in Classical Percussion from Bruno Maderna Conservatory in Italy and a BA in Music Performance from Morley College, London. I have deep knowledge of ABRSM and Trinity exam syllabuses across all grades, and have achieved a 100% pass rate with every single exam student I have prepared.
I have over 10 years of professional teaching experience working with students aged 6 to adult across multiple schools in London including Music Mission, TECH Education and Junior Jam. I teach drums, classical percussion, piano and music theory at all levels. Alongside teaching I maintain an active performing career, having played with professional orchestras across the UK and Italy. I bring that real world professional musicianship into every single lesson, giving students an insight into what it truly means to be a musician.
Teaching Style
My lessons are structured but flexible — I adapt completely to each student’s learning pace, personality and goals. For beginners I focus on building solid foundations in technique, posture and rhythm reading. For intermediate and advanced students I push creativity, musicality and performance confidence. I always make lessons engaging and enjoyable while maintaining clear measurable progress.
Curriculum
My teaching method is built around three principles: solid technique, musical understanding, and consistent performance practice. Every student learns differently, so I adapt my approach based on their age, goals and learning style — whether that’s a child picking up sticks for the first time or an adult returning to music after years away.
For drums and percussion I begin with posture, grip and basic rudiments before building into rhythmic reading, coordination exercises and full kit playing. For music theory I follow a structured progression from note reading and rhythm through to harmony, ear training and composition. For electronic music production I use GarageBand as a creative tool to develop compositional thinking alongside technical skills.
I use a combination of established method books and custom materials depending on the student’s level and goals. For drum students I recommend Alfred’s Drum Method and Stick Control by George Lawrence Stone as foundational texts. For music theory I follow the ABRSM and Trinity grade syllabuses, which provide clear structured progression for students working towards examinations. For more advanced students I incorporate real orchestral and ensemble repertoire drawn from my own professional performance experience.
Lessons are always goal-oriented. Every student knows what they are working towards and why. Progress is tracked regularly and I encourage all students to perform — whether in a recital, exam or informal setting — as performance confidence is as important as technical ability.
Credentials & Affiliations
I have completed masterclasses with internationally recognised percussionists including Nebojša Jovan Živković, Eric Sammut, Andrea Dulbecco, Frédéric Macarez, Ney Rosauro and Marco Pacassoni, among others.
As a performer I have worked with numerous professional orchestras and ensembles across the UK and Italy, including the Orchestra Filarmonica di Roma, Fondazione Pergolesi Spontini, Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana, Morley Chamber Orchestra and the Big Band Jazz Orchestra at Morley College London.
My teaching experience spans over 10 years across multiple institutions in London including Music Mission, TECH Education, Junior Jam and Philosophy Education Agency. I have successfully prepared students for ABRSM and Trinity graded examinations across all levels, achieving a 100% pass rate.