As I progressed with my learning, I started looking at doing formal studies to advance my musical skills further. I started to audition at conservatories and universities. Unfortunately my music theory skills were well down in comparison to my drumming skills so I was unsuccessful in my first attempts. I then started to get music theory lessons and after 3 years of auditioning, I was accepted to do my Bachelor of Music. I’ve since gone on to become a Doctor of Music so I have the formal qualifications as well as my on the road experiences to relate to both sides of the spectrum. I’ve also been a conservatorium lecturer and have written course curriculums for subjects so have the skills and know how to structure a course. 

As well as that, I’ve travelled around the world doing concerts and also for my sponsors doing hundreds of clinics, masterclasses and percussion festivals over the past 25+ years. I’ve also done countless hours of private tuition for a wide range of students doing everything from playing in local bands to going to university to winning national drum competitions.

I’ve spent an innumerable number of hours exploring and discovering this awesome instrument and love to share not only the what, but also the how and why on all things drums. I love the creative aspect of music and like to look at ideas from a different perspective. Doing this helps us to discover alternative ways to play things and leads to finding your own individual voice on the instrument. I’m super excited about putting these programs together and would love to be able to transform and inspire your personal music journey.

I’ve spent an innumerable number of hours exploring and discovering this awesome instrument and love to share not only the what, but also the how and why on all things drums. I love the creative aspect of music and like to look at ideas from a different perspective. Doing this helps us to discover alternative ways to play things and leads to finding your own individual voice on the instrument. I’m super excited about putting these programs together and would love to be able to transform and inspire your personal music journey.

I've been teaching drums for over 25 years and have worked with thousands of students ranging from beginners to full-time professionals and across many different styles of music. One of the main difficulties I encounter with students is maintaining a focused practice regime. Students tend to drift in and out of exercises meaning that they cover a lot of different things but don’t actually nail down any of them.

My goal is to help you stay on track and come out the end with new and concrete skills.

I want to show and help you to nail down exercises that will help to develop your core skills, no matter what level or style of music that you want to do. I can help you along your journey and assist you in becoming a better drummer. I want to not just tell you what to do, but to show you how to go about developing your skills as I do it myself.

The DRUM CHOP ACCELERATOR  is all about giving you a clear path and a clear focus. We’ll remove all the distractions to get you laser-focused on improving your drumming skills.

I’ll be here to coach you through it all the way and help keep you on track. This is about accountability and mindset change to get you ahead.