From a very early age, I have had a passion for music. Growing up in Vancouver, Canada, I spent my early childhood banging on my mother's pots and pans, eventually graduating to the drum set at age ten. After playing in the school band, my parents encouraged me to start drum lessons at age twelve. I never looked back from there!

I hold a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz performance from McGill University in Montreal. During my time at McGill, I was very fortunate to study with some amazing teachers and musicians such as Chris Mccann, Remi Bolduc and Andre White. Studying at McGill gave me an excellent technical foundation, as well as an extensive knowledge of musical theory, history, composition and arranging. Exploring musicality and individual expression in our playing was also strongly emphasised. My studies at McGill helped to shape my playing and prepare me for the demands of working as a professional musician.

After graduating from University in 2011, I relocated back to my hometown Vancouver, spending the next five years working as a session drummer and teacher. During this time I played with numerous bands in a wide range of genres, including anything from jazz to pop, folk, country, and psychedelic rock. I also worked with children's artist Will Stroet extensively. I have toured Canada multiple times and have recorded on several albums with various artists.

While working as a session drummer, I also found a passion for teaching. I worked as a teacher at a music school for several years. I eventually started my own teaching studio, which I re-established in Glasgow after moving to the city in 2016.

In all, I have been performing and recording for seventeen years and teaching drums for the last ten.

I consider myself a very flexible musician. My jazz education and diverse playing experience allow me to feel comfortable in any musical scenario. I have played almost any genre you could think of: rock, pop, jazz, funk, soul, reggae, folk, country and more. Even though I enjoy nearly all music, my favourite styles to play are funk, soul and jazz fusion. Although, I also have a soft spot for the psychedelic rock I grew up with.

Teaching Style:

I am comfortable teaching students of all ages and levels, from absolute beginners to professionals. Learning is not just about reading textbooks and playing exercises, it must also be fun and rewarding! I feel strongly that a good student-teacher fit is important. Therefore, I tailor lessons to each student individually, based on their age, experience, musical goals and personality. I place a strong emphasis on technique, but equally, I emphasise playing musically and working in a band. Even with beginners, I try to get students to think about playing the song and listening to their fellow musicians. This approach allows students to get playing their own music quickly and having fun!