Simon is a 31yr old professional drummer and drum tutor based in Newbury - with over 20 years of playing experience, 8 years tuition experience and more than a decade working in the live music industry.

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He began drumming in 2003 and continued music into secondary school, GCSE and A-level, achieving Grade 8 drum kit with Distinction in 2011. In 2013, Simon went on to study at the Academy of Contemporary Music, graduating in 2015 with a 2:1 BMus(Hons) Degree in Professional Music Performance.

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Simon has been building a strong reputation as a Drum Tutor since 2017. In the last 9 years, he has worked for Tuition Companies such as Rocksteady Music School, Hogan Music and The Rock Project, and schools including St Gabriels School (Newbury) and Blessed Hugh Faringdon School (Reading), as well as teaching his regular private students.

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Simons work as a professional drummer has also expanded rapidly over the last few years. Having performed at hundreds of weddings and similar functions since 2016, his gigging calendar now regularly includes theatre shows, tribute acts, cruise ship work and international festivals. In 2025 alone, his shows have included tribute festivals in Malta, Cruise work across Central America & the Caribbean and UK-wide theatre shows with tributes to Bruno Mars, Lionel Richie, Coldplay, The Small Faces, Becky Hill, Celine Dion and Morgan Wallen.

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​As an active, full-time professional musician, Simon brings real-world experience, industry insight and a passion for teaching to every lesson - helping students of all ages and abilities develop solid technique, musical confidence and a genuine love for drumming.

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For more live videos, content, and Simons gig calendar - visit Simons professional drummer website - SimonDaruvala.co.uk

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Simon also runs a Band Agency called Harrier Entertainment - providing Live Music for weddings and events, which can be viewed here: HarrierEntertainment.co.uk

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