A new drumming tuition business has opened in a trampoline park in Bromborough.

Rachael, who has taught drumming to students since 1993, decided to take the leap and move her business, “Drums Allowed” from London to Wirral six months ago.

Leaving 16 years of students and business, Rachael, who now lives in Spital, said moving and starting her business again from scratch was the most “nerve wracking” experience.

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Rachael told the Globe: “It was a big move as I had a lot of students in London that I had to give up when I came to Wirral and start again.

“I was unable to have my own space in London so to come here and have my own room to teach in was a big thing.”

Rachael, who has a longstanding friendship with the Trish, the owner of Jumpin’ Joseph’s, said when she saw the venue, she knew instantly that it would be the “perfect space” for a teaching room.

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“I’ve been friends with Trish for years and I always thought it would be fantastic if I had a teaching room in Jumpin’ Joseph’s because there’s so many children and parents always coming through the door,” she said.

Rachael and her partner, Lloydd, both offer drumming lessons in a variety of styles from jazz and big band to funk, soul and pop.

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Lloyd, who teaches at Adcdrums & Percussion in Liverpool while working as a guest teacher at Drums Allowed with Rachael has taught pupils such as Phil Collins, Graham Broad, Ralph Salmins and Derrick McKenzie.

While Rachael has taught Mallory Knox’s Dave Rawling and Jack Bonson from Hallowstar.

Speaking of moving from London to Wirral, Rachael said: “I miss London, but Wirral is lovely there is definitely a vibe here.

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“I have still managed to keep in touch with my old students in London as a lot of them have continued their lessons with me through Zoom.”

During Covid, Rachael was able to continue building her business by offering students tuition over online Zoom classes.

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“I was very lucky that I was able to carry on teaching,” she said.

She added: “If I had struggled through Covid and then came here starting from nothing it would have been a lot harder but by having online teaching it’s meant I can bring my old students with me.

“Whether they're playing in bands touring the country, staying local, doing well in their grades or just enjoying playing music that’s what it’s all about!”