SERVICES
- Session drummer for acoustic or hybrid set-ups for drums and percussion
- Studio recordings
- Live TV and adverts
- Ableton programming for artists and tours
- Playback tech
- Tailor-made workshops & masterclasses
- Online lessons
WORKSHOPS
I tailor and deliver music workshops for schools, corporate events, festivals and community-based projects.
These events creatively use music and rhythm as tools for improving teamwork, collaboration, creative thinking and leadership development. My workshops inspire creativity, confidence, stress relief and ultimately make music more accessible to everyone.
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Contact me to discuss your desired learning objectives and we can customise a fun, engaging and impactful event.
Examples are drum circle and songwriting workshops.
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In 2019 Vicky trained to become a drum circle facilitator with UK Playshop under the
International Village Music Circles founded by Arthur Hull.
ONLINE LESSONS
DRUM LESSONS
In my lessons we will cover the most essential tools a drummer needs:
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Technique
Time keeping
Sight reading
Musicality
Independence
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Whether you’re a complete beginner or have years of experience, I will custom build the lessons to fit your needs.
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ABLETON LIVE LESSONS
Ableton Live is a versatile and intuitive Digital Audio Workstation for live performances and electronic music production.
In my lessons we will cover the basics in how to use Ableton Live 11 for beginner to intermediate users. You will only need a laptop or desktop to get started.
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TESTIMONIALS
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"Vicky O’Neon is a talented, enthusiastic and creative presenter who had our audience in the palm of her hand - and dancing in the aisles! I highly recommend Vicky for any drumming masterclass or clinic."
Allan Leibowitz, editor of digitalDrummer and producer of the E-drum Labs at the UK and Europe Drum Shows
"Vicky O'Neon led a brilliant live looping masterclass at ICMP that was well attended by our music production BA and MA students. The 2 hour masterclass spanned an introduction to live looping using Ableton Live including practical uses in live performance. An interactive live looped jam closed out the masterclass with students contributing to the performance. Vicky's energy is infectious and contributed to how well received this event was among our wide-ranging students - some of whom had never explored live looping before but thanks to Vicky were inspired to work with live looping in the future."
Lia Mice, Programme Leader of the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance's MA Creative Music Production Programme
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“Vicky has a very entertaining clinic in which she explains a wide range of possibilities, from percussion to Ableton and - of course - DRUMS! Good vibes and good music; the Herfstfest crowd loved it both in Antwerp and The Hague.”
Koen Herfst, founder of Herfstfest Drumfestival
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"Vicky is an amazing teacher. She is so positive and I don’t feel afraid to experiment or make mistakes as the atmosphere is fun and playful and low pressure."
“Vicky brings a refreshing approach to her work. She combines the perfect blend of music industry insight alongside the passion to ignite creativity and musicality in new music makers. The way she have achieved this is through hard work and a strong drive to share her musical and creative journey."
"Vicky is one of the hardest working drummers and musicians I know. She is vivacious, and endlessly energetic. As an Ableton instructor she is clear, concise and engaging and was able to provide a framework to get me up and running within the first session. I can’t recommend her highly enough."
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"Vicky is a dream to work with. As you can see with the content she creates, she has a great focus on high quality work, but also a refreshing focus on fun and positive energy - something the world could use more of these days."
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"Vicky has taught me how to completely produce a track on Ableton Live, from the basic features of the software to the more specific effects, tools and procedures. She has given me not only the tools to compose and produce my own songs, but also the motivation and self confidence that I needed to believe in myself as a growing musician."