Born in London, formative years in South Birmingham, Studied at Newton Park, Bath.   Career, to date, based around the Surrey-Sussex border.   Relocated to Somerset 2010 to be closer to Parents in their later years and to make music!

Music:

Classically trained trumpeter and pianist, self-taught guitarist and singer.  Church musician and music leader at Parish, Deanery and Diocesan Levels.   Ecumenical work for Royal School of Church Music [Sussex Area] & National Network of Pastoral Musicians [Webmaster].   Composer and arranger.   Founder, Manager & Keyboards Player for London Soul & London Swing professional stage bands.

Teaching:

6 years Middle/Intermediate Schools [Music + Gen.Subj’s]

6 years Secondary School [Head of Expressive Arts]

13 years Junior School [Years 3-6 + ICT, Science & Music]

Coordination/Leadership Roles:

Classroom teacher, curriculum leader for Music [KS2/3/4], Drama [KS3/4], ICT [KS2], Science [KS2].

Year Group Leader & Senior Management Team

KS2-3 Transition Group

KS 1-2 Transition Group

Chairman A&B Liturgical Music Committee

Producer/Director of numerous school productions

Co-Founder & Manager of London Soul & London Swing

Breaking News - December 2010:

I’ve become a member of the Fabulous New Cheddar Cheese Band.   50’s, 60’s, 70’s and Country Music

Our next live performance is

at

The Lighthouse Pub, Highbridge Rd, B-O-S TA8 1LN

on

Sunday 2nd January, 3.30 - 6.30 pm