Blog Posts
Skype Drum Lessons
Just a quick not to say that I have room for a select few students on Skype. This could be a one-off lesson to fix a specific problem, a weekly lesson, or even a monthly or fortnightly lesson. Prices start at $35 for a half hour and $60 for an […]
Drum Lessons!
Well, it’s a new year, schools are back and you’re looking for a great vibrant place for your kids (or even yourself) to have drum lessons. I am currently taking on new students of all abilities, beginner to advanced. The lessons offer a tailored program with the student’s needs foremost […]
Drumeo Approved Teacher Tick
Just a quick note to say that this morning I was officially granted the Drumeo “tick” on my Teacher’s Profile. This means that I am recognised as a worthwhile drum and percussion teacher. Here’s the link to my Teacher’s Profile on Drumeo.com
Miss Saigon Percussion 2 Set-up And Samples
On my previous website I wrote an article on how I set up at the Theatre Royal for the Percussion 2 Miss Saigon score. It proved to be incredibly popular as many schools and amateur theatre companies are now producing this show since the amateur rights became available. The trouble […]
Gig Alert!
Styne’s Legends are playing this Saturday 3rd October at the Queen’s Head Bar, Elizabeth Street, North Hobart. 9:30 start. $5.00 cover charge
My Journey With Music & Electronics
Beginnings I was very lucky as a child. I grew up in a musical family. My father was a music teacher and would always be bringing instruments home for us to play on. We always had a piano and guitar handy as well for all the children to experiment on. […]
When things go wrong…
So, last Saturday was the first gig for the new line-up of Styne’s Legends. It was also my first gig playing my new hybrid drum kit, that is an electronic and acoustic mix of drums and cymbals. To start with I had to be finished setting up and sound checking […]
Blues Brothers Gig wrap up
It had been thirty years coming for me since I first saw the Blues Brothers Revival Band at Hadley’s Hotel in Hobart Tasmania. I wanted to be in that band so badly. Finally this year there was an opening for a drummer and I got the gig. It was a […]
Styne’s Legends @ The Queens Head
On Saturday September 5th 2015 I will début with another band. This time it’s with Styne’s Legends 80s Retro Show. After months of tinkering I will also be launching my hybrid Roland/Tama drum kit. The heart of the kit is the magnificent Roland SPD SX electronic sampling pad. The guys […]
Blues Brothers Revival Band 30th Anniversary Gigs
I first saw the Blues Brothers Revival Band at Hadley’s Hotel in 1985. I was underage and had to use a fake ID to get in. From that moment on I was hooked. I got to see them play a number of times after that when I was “legal” as […]
