A DRUM school in Weymouth is set to hit a brand new beat by offering more musical instrument lessons.

Modern Drum Academy, based in Milton Road, is now offering lessons for those who play the guitar, saxophone, trumpets and those who are aspiring singers.

The Academy was created in August by Antoine Edery, and it held an open day in order to encourage people to sign up.

Mr Edery said the school had already received a positive reaction from the community.

He said: “It’s been really amazing. From the open day we had 100-plus people come. Most people have been really happy that there’s finally a music school in Weymouth.

“There’s nothing else like it. It’s been quite busy for the first month.”

Mr Edery, originally from France, moved to Weymouth six months ago along with his partner. He’d previously been working all over the world.

His highlights include playing for the likes of Take That, Journey South and Clem Curtis.

He said: “I’ve been a professional drummer for more than 20 years. I’ve worked in Japan, all over Europe, America – all over, really.”

Other teachers at the Academy include Charlie Burns, Paul Sundt, and Felicity Ayles.

The Academy has a professionally built studio with recording equipment. A variety of people have already signed up to take lessons.

Mr Edery said: “The youngest we’ve got is four and the oldest is 60. It’s all ages and abilities.

“We’ve got three other teachers that teach most instruments – guitars, vocals, saxophones, trumpets, violins.

“It’s already expanding to the other instruments, which is great.”

The Academy offers lessons for children under 10, one-on-one instrument lessons, music theory and arranging, and group lessons.

Students may be required to bring their own instruments but drum kits are available to use on the site.

Mr Edery is encouraging those who have musical ambitions to get in touch.

He said: “If they are aspiring to become a musician or singer, then our teachers are really amazing and would be able to cater to that.”

For more information on how to book lessons, you can visit www.moderndrumacademy.co.uk