Recent Blog Posts
The Drummer’s Guide to Being the Bandmate Everyone Wants: More Than Just Keeping Time
1. Punctuality: Showing Up is Half the Groove Yes, timing is everything. But this isn’t just about keeping your backbeat steady; it’s about showing up on time, every time. There’s nothing worse than the whole band sitting around, waiting while you’re still trying to...
The pitfalls of being a drummer
The Pitfalls of Being a Professional Drummer: A Cautionary Tale So, you want to be a drummer, do you? Maybe you’re envisioning rock-star glory, sold-out stadiums, and free bar tabs. Well, hate to break it to you, but the life of a pro drummer is more often a rhythm of...
29 years of teaching
In the early days, I traveled from house to house across Norfolk, lugging a drum kit around. I taught students of all ages, from 7 to 70, and spent a lot of time stuck in traffic! It was a mix of experiences—some good, some not so much—but always interesting. I had...
About
I’ve always been fascinated by drums. The look, the sound, everything. When my little sister was given a toy drum it was me who immediately added it to my cardboard box, cushions and biscuit tin drum kit. I would drum along to tapes and records for hours on end..
Tuition
For more than 20 years I have offered tuition in schools and privately.