
I first started learning to play at about the age of 15, but
didn't take it too seriously till I was in my early 20’s.
I learnt my drumming in Wollongong, but also studied in Sydney
and London. I came through the music ranks learning and playing
all types of music genre, ranging from rock and roll, country
jazz, big band, musicals etc.
My musical experiences included – playing in rock, country
and jazz bands, club cabarets, musical, working with TV and recording
artists. I considered I gained my valuable reading experience
working with these artist, most were from Sydney and Melbourne,
and a few International acts.
My Musical theatre experiences including providing the drums
and percussion for shows such as – Les Miserable’,
Chicago, West Side Story, Sweet Charity and many others. All these
shows were done with the Wollongong Guild Theatre and the Arcadian
theatre group.
From this background I was able to branch fully professionally
into teach drums at my own studio and at a few of the local high
and public schools. I am also currently working with my local
band ‘PULP FRICTION’ doing all types of music for
clubs, restaraunts and other functions. I am also involved with
DALE HOOPERS JOHNNY
CASH tribute show, doing shows in Sydney, Canberra, Wollongong
and other country areas. I make myself available as a freelance
drummer, doing Club concerts, jazz gigs etc.
Presently as far as teaching is concerned I work everyday of
the week at my home studio in Bulli, New South Wales and doing
private tuition at students homes, plus teaching at Balgownie
Public School and Corrimal High School
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