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Born and raised in the Bronx, New York City Erik has resided in the UK since 1997. Erik’s diverse career includes performances, tours and recordings with Walter Schreifles, (Quicksand /Rival Schools), Butch Thomas (Sting, Lenny Kravitz), Jamie Lawson, Jon Langford (The Mekons, The Three Johns), Zervas and Pepper, Wolf Moon, Burning Ferns, Lethbridge Owen, The Glyndbourne Touring Opera, John Wheatcroft, Rob Picazo, Eyes on Film, Drill Queen, Monkjack, Les Davidson, Adrian Portis (New Model Army), Ensemble Bash, The Darling Buds… Erik has contributed monthly tutorial/video lesson for Rhythm magazine for over a decade.

Erik has over 25 years of performing, recording, television, film and teaching experience. Graduating from New York’s High School of Music and Art and the Performing Arts (Laguardia, FAME), he studied at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, privately with the legendary Henry Adler, Walter Garces and Jerry Gonzalez,performing in and around NYC.

Erik is the Head of Drums/Principal Lecturer at BIMM London Previously DRUMTECH) and holds both an MMus and a BMus (Hons) in popular music performance.

To book online lessons go to the CONTACT page or click the Facebook or Instagram icons above.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChAP2jIvmtKPJQaLg9vaj1Q?view_as=subscriber

A little tune I wrote and recorded in lockdown

Erik proudly plays Gretsch drums, Sabian cymbals and Regal Tip drum sticks.

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‘In Erik Stams I have found a true kindred musical spirit. He swings, he grooves, he rocks, he educates and he lives and breathes music with technical brilliance and aesthetic artistry in equal measure. I like Erik Stams!’ – John Wheatcroft (Guitarist)

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John Wheatcroft – guitarist/educator

“The first time I played with Erik I thought Wow! This is going to be fun and it was, again and again and again. Erik is so experienced and his knowledge of different styles and grooves is second to none. His touch and feel can shift from a whisper to a scream dependent on what’s happening on stage; Erik is a reactive player as all the best are. I’ve also been privileged to work with Erik in educational settings where the students regardless of musical discipline respond to him and learn because of his musicality, integrity, boundless energy and engaging personality. Count me in Erik!

Les Davidson- Guitarist.

Les has performed with Joan Armatrading, Shakin Stevens, Jon Anderson, Mori Kante, Scott Walker, Labi Siffre, Paul Rogers, Pete Townshend, Sniff ‘n’ the Tears, Mick Taylor, Leo Sayer and many more.

Les Davidson – guitarist, producer, educator