Biography

Perhaps a reasonably late starter to the wonderful world of drums, Tom soon made up for lost time with a formidable level of commitment to the instrument.<br />
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He began with drum kit lessons through professional teacher (and acclaimed player) Mike Grigg. Within a year he had formed his first [gritty] rock band and quickly became adept at taking the lead within the creative environment. Tom later decided to broaden his percussive palette by entering into the world of the orchestra, firstly focusing on snare and bass drum with timpani and tuned soon following.<br />
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Today, Tom can be found blasting with prog rock/ metal band Carpathia (featured in UK rock magazine “Metal Hammer“) as well as performing and recording with several orchestras, wind bands, brass bands, jazz bands and theatre pit bands. Recent sessions have included working with Alice Cooper, Tim Burton, Devin Townsend as well as the BBC.

He has a keen interest in ’zanier’ musical styles and has taken part in free improvisation ensembles as well as Dadaist performances and ’junk’ percussion. He is a keen composer and arranger. In addition to his private tutoring, he has worked for a number of other companies including Modern Music School, Drum Cabin, Music For People (M4P), Harpenden Musicale and Harrow and Warwickshire County Music Service.