Playing and Teaching Experience

As a Drum Teacher I have 12 years experience both privately and working for Local Authorities. I currently teach drum kit & percussion at The Royal Grammar School Newcastle, Central Newcastle High School, Newcastle Preparatory School and also work for Northumberland County Council Music Service, with whom I have been employed for the last 11 years. I have recently begun teaching out of the Newcastle Drum Centre and started to build a private practise out of my home studio

As a Player I have 28 years professional playing experience to date (and hopefully many more to come!) This has found me in a wide variety of playing situations covering many styles & genres – ranging from local original bands to cruise ships, theatre, TV, radio broadcasts, function bands, big bands, brass bands, clubs, holiday camps and more.