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Pat Garvey: BIMM, beating burn out, and the rule of 3

May 04, 2026 • Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill

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Pat Garvey is the head of drums and percussion at BIMM in Brighton – we asked him about the advantages of studying drums in further education and what the 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 will affect the way that we are viewed online and in music.

Pat also talks about burn out, his rule of three, and how he values family life above everything else.

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