Billy Hyde Academy

There’s no substitute for the experience and knowledge of a teacher... More...

Your journey has just started

Not only does Billy Hyde Music offer you the biggest range and best prices on musical instruments & accessories, we actively seek out ways to provide you with educational material, workshops and initiatives that are designed to support you as you hone your music skills.

Whether you are a beginner or professional musician, these programs are sure to help you get to the skill level you dream of!

Helping Hand

Don't forget the Hyde's Helping Hand sessions which are held every Saturday.

Video

Click below to view a variety of demos and educational videos covering Drums, Guitars, Recording and much more.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5

Krank - Dethlok at Krank amps booth
Brendan Small shreds at Krank Amps' NAMM booth

FXPansion - Skinner Bros Music on BFD - Part 7
Part 7: Final Mix (Desert Storm). Adam and Dan from SkinnerBrosMusic take some time out to give us an insight into their composition and production process. See how they use BFD2 in their studio!

FXPansion - Skinner Bros Music on BFD - Part 6
Part 6: Mixing external reverb & master drive in BFD2 mixer. Adam and Dan from SkinnerBrosMusic take some time out to give us an insight into their composition and production process.

FXPansion - Skinner Bros Music on BFD - Part 5
Part 5: Mixing. Kit piece linking and using side chaining in the BFD2 mixer. Adam and Dan from SkinnerBrosMusic take some time out to give us an insight into their composition and production proces...

FXPansion - Skinner Bros Music on BFD - Part 4
Part 4: Drum Take (Desert Storm). Adam and Dan from SkinnerBrosMusic take some time out to give us an insight into their composition and production process. See how they use BFD2 in their studio!

FXPansion - Skinner Bros Music on BFD - Part 3
Part 3: Building a Groove. Adam and Dan from SkinnerBrosMusic take some time out to give us an insight into their composition and production process. See how they use BFD2 in their studio!

FXPansion - Skinner Bros Music on BFD - Part 2
Part 2: Key Mapping Roland V-Drums. Adam and Dan from SkinnerBrosMusic take some time out to give us an insight into their composition and production process. See how they use BFD2 in their studio!

FXPansion - Skinner Bros Music on BFD - Part 1
Part 1: Introduction. Adam and Dan from SkinnerBrosMusic take some time out to give us an insight into their composition and production process. See how they use BFD2 in their studio!

FXPansion - BFD - Zen Drumming
John Emrich shows what you can do with a set-up involving BFD, Receptor and Zen Drums in this impressive video.

FXPansion - BFD - Shaw Pelton - Part 2
Shawn Pelton, the Saturday Night Live drummer, and one of the most in-demand drummer/percussionists today, gives a tour of his recording environment and set-up, then demonstrates how he uses BFD.

FXPansion - BFD - Shaw Pelton - Part 1
Shawn Pelton, the Saturday Night Live drummer, and one of the most in-demand drummer/percussionists today, gives a tour of his recording environment and set-up, then demonstrates how he uses BFD.

FXPansion - BFD2 - The kit piece inspector part 2

FXPansion - BFD2 - The kit piece inspector part 1
Tutorial - The BFD2 Kit Piece Inspector

FXPansion - BFD2 - MIDI Mapping
Tutorial - MIDI Mapping within BFD2

FXPansion - BFD2 - Mapping variable hi-hats
Tutorial - Mapping variable hihats within BFD2

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5

What the pros say

Keep some variety in your practice, in order to avoid getting into a rut and getting burned out. No matter how cool something is, we all have a burn-out threshold. - Steve Vai

Billy Hyde Academy

Some people believe you are either born with a musical talent or not. The truth is that everyone can achieve on a musical instrument with the right guidance.

At the Billy Hyde Academy we offer lessons in a range of instruments and styles. Whether you are learning for fun or to achieve a serious skill level, we have an option to suit you, at very competitive prices.

Click here for more information

'How-To' Guides

In addition to our instore workshops and learning programs,
our 'How To' Guides will give you instant tips on:

Do you have a suggestion for a future How-To Guide?
Email us and we'll see what we can do!

Jargon-buster

Do you find all the terminology associated with various musical equipment and processes confusing? Hopefully the following will help you understand some of the commonly used jargon.

Do you have some Jargon that needs busting?
Email us and we'll add your answer to our Jargon Busters!

Caring for your gear

Do not use soap or chemicals to clean
Always store in a cool dry place

Click here to view Maintenance & Repair videos.

Click here to find out more about Billy Hyde repair centres.

Rock School tips

“We all know what drummers are like. Guitarists take note: Always keep a spare pair of sticks in your guitarists gear. Chances are, only one of you will manage to forget them on any given night!"

Have a tip? Email us

Billy Hyde Academy

Your journey has just started

Helping Hand

Video

What the pros say

Billy Hyde Academy

'How-To' Guides

Jargon-buster

Caring for your gear

Rock School tips

Musical instruments

Education, tuition and services

Need help?