I've been a professional drummer for over thirty years. In the 1980's I was a kit player with the likes of The Korgis and The Defendants.

For the past ten years I have been earning a living as a Drum Tutor/Facilitator as well as being a Sectional Percussion Tutor for the 11th Session Music Workshops for the past eight years (Nottinghamshire County Council). I've also worked for four years for "Music Box" - an after-school music group (City of Nottingham).

I studied drumming technique with experts such as Carl Palmer (Emmerson, Lake and Palmer), Jim Chapin ("Moeller Technique"), and Mugenkyo (Britain's leading Taiko Drumming group).

I have received training certificates from City of Nottingham Education Department ("Basic Awareness in Child Protection"), "Keys to Success" (Community Fellowship Training), Sound 52 (Lincolnshire Youth Music Action Zone). I also have an Honours Degree from the Open University which included studying music courses.

I have a current enhanced disclosure and £10 million worth of public liability. I am also a member of the Musicians Union and Sound Sense.

REFERENCES
"Well organised, planned, developmental workshops, encompassing a wide range of influences."

(Trevor Iles - Senior Tutor 11th Session Music Workshops)

"A great addition to our Arts Festival. Thoroughly recommended."

(David Longford - Artistic Director Lambley Arts Festival)

"Fun and learning at the same time. We will definitely use your services again."

(Marlene Calrkson - Worker in charge, Children and Young People's Services, Notts County Council)