Info (2026)
As a Principal Lecturer & Head of Drums & Percussion at BIMM University, we asked Pat about the advantages of studying at higher education level, what admission numbers are like for female and transgender drummers, plus how BIMM is supportive and encourages those applicants. Pat spoke to us frankly and honestly about the added scrutiny that female drummers should be prepared for, and how so many of our choices as female drummers will affect the way that we are viewed online and in music.
Pat also talks about living in burn out, his rule of three, and how he values family life above everything else.
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Info (2026)
In this episode of Offbeat, Paul chats with drummer, educator and creative thinker Pat Garvey for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about life behind the kit — and beyond it.
Pat shares his journey from early beginnings on the drums through to building a sustainable creative career, reflecting on the realities of professional musicianship, artistic identity, teaching, and the ongoing challenge of finding balance in a busy musical life. This is a grounded, thoughtful discussion about growth, craft, and staying human while pursuing excellence.
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Offbeat with Paul Hose
Info (2024)
A hugely talented drummer and educator, Pat has a very impressive CV and is a member of the instrumental (progressive tinged) Ozric Tentacles.
Somehow, alongside his hectic playing schedule Pat has managed to fit in a whole other career as one of the finest educators in the UK. He is the Principal Lecturer at BIMM University in Brighton and has made 100 of contributions to drumming magazines from across the globe, including a regular contribution to the sorely missed Rhythm Magazine.
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Info (2023)
This week we’re joined by George’s current drum teacher Pat Garvey.
Pat is regarded as one of the country's leading educators both privately and in the popular music education scene. We had a lovely natter about his practice routine, improving as a player, teaching classes versus one-to-one and how the industry has changed for drummers and what impact that has on popular music courses. We also find out about how he got into drumming and more about one of his teachers, Bob Armstrong, plus find out how George stood out in his final performance at BIMM!
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Drum Education
Live
Info (2020)
This week we spoke to Pat Garvey about preparing students for a career in drums, online lessons, his album, social media and a whole lot more!
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