I have been to all of the Rhythm Courses, from 2000 as a student, then slowly getting more involved, helping out Pete Riley, right through to organising and then teaching on the course.
As a young drummer I went to a few drum ‘camps’ and I always gained so much knowledge from them all, in fact it was on one in 1993 with Steve White, Neal Wilkinson and Greg Bissonette that I decided that I wanted to become a professional drummer. I know how important these times can be in a players career and I will stop at nothing to make it the best and worthwhile week in a drummers year!!
As a player I play in 9 or 10 bands playing everything from experimental pop to rock covers, but my main job is working Island/ Universal records with a band called Malakai.With them I’ve played the largest venues in the UK (including 3 sell out nights art Brixton Academy, Manchester Apollo, Royal Festival Hall), recorded sessions for Annie Mack, Zane Lowe and Giles Peterson (Radio 1) at the world famous Maide Vale studios, performed live sessions on Radio 6 Music, played live on Lily Allens BBC TV programme and this summer will be playing 02 Festival (Hyde Park), Glastonbury, Massive Attacks Meltdown Fest and many others…..
As a tutor I qualified as a stage 1 Further Education teacher in 1997 and I’m acting Head of Drums at BIMM Bristol (British Institute of Modern Music) and I teach 10 high level private students a week when I’m at home. I get a lot out of teaching and enjoy it very much!!!
The Rhythm Course is great fun and run by a great team, it’s one of the highlights of my year!! See you at the bar!!
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