I play guitar and percussion and run Samba drumming workshops with Brazilian percussion for schools. I work with children and young people from nursery to key stage 5.
I am also an Arts Award Adviser currently providing support to music practitioners and partners.
Training & Experience
I first trained as a community musician with The Sage Gateshead in 2002. Since then, I’ve delivered workshops in over 70 schools including special schools.
My work with children in challenging circumstances has involved delivering personal development programmes for young people who are not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) using the Arts Award, music and other creative activities. I have delivered workshops with young parents, young offenders, looked after children, and young people with substance abuse issues. These workshops have enabled young people with no previous experience to create work that is pleasing whilst having fun, gaining confidence and learning new skills in the process.
I am co-director of a small Not for Profit organisation called small world Big Drums providing music workshops for adults with physical disabilities and complex needs.
I believe that music and creativity can transform lives and this passion drives my work.
I have an enhanced DBS and public liability insurance.
Available Workshops
Samba Drumming and African Drumming workshops.
My workshops are suitable for children and young people from nursery to key stage 5 and for SEND.
How to Book
If you know which dates you are interested in, please click here for my online dairy and booking system where you can check my availability and book me with just a few clicks of the mouse and without checking with me first.
