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.

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"At our recent Senior Tutor meeting, your work was mentioned as a quality example of tutorship." (John Childs - former manager, Workshops and Performances: The Arts Support Service, Notts County Council).

"Just wanted to say a big thank you for all the hard work you've put into the project, I think it was a massive achievement and a brilliant performance by the young people which is to your credit. I have had some excellent feedback from both staff and young people, some of whom are usually very reluctant to get involved." (Jen Saint - Arts Development Coordinator: County Youth Arts, Notts).

"All the players have thoroughly enjoyed the chance to work with you and benefit from your expertise in drumming, and I am sure the day will be talked of long into the future. (Isla Keys - music teacher: Grosvenor School, Edwalton, Nottingham).