TOM HOWARTH: Viral Instagram Drummer Talks Skateboard-Inspired Beats & The UK Drum Show
Join Main Stage host Ollie Winiberg for for an incredible conversation with Tom Howarth, the drummer taking Instagram by storm!
One of his viral videos racked up 160+ million views in just 20 minutes, and in this chat, he shares how he creates viral beats, puts together content, and applies the rules of skateboarding to drumming in a way you’ve never seen before. Tom also dives into the drumming community, shares insights about the craft, and gives a sneak peek of what to expect at The UK Drum Show 2025 where he’ll be appearing live on Sunday 19th October at the ACC Liverpool in the Sound Advice: Educating With Evans room.
Whether you’re a drummer, music fan, or content creator, this episode is packed with tips, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way.
00:40 – Viral Beats
03:30 – Putting Together Content
06:12 – The UK Drum Show and What to Expect
09:40 – All The Stages
11:48 – “It’s Like NAMM For Drums”
14:52 – The Drumming Community
17:53 – Taking The Rules of Skateboarding and Throwing Them Into Drumming
22:00 – “I’m Not Going to Go All David Brent”
Tom Proudly Plays…
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BIOGRAPHY:
Tom Howarth is a full-time drum tutor, content creator and clinician from Cornwall.
On top of running and managing CMT, Tom teaches from his home studio and has acquired more than half a million followers on TikTok/Instagram, and his drumming videos have had over 250 million views.
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