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Biography BMus Commercial Music (Canterbury Christ Church University) Diploma Popular Music Studies (Drumtech London) I work as a drummer, musician, and session player. I am a Drumtech graduate who has been taught by the best in the business, including Ralph Salmins (Robbie Williams, Van Morrison) and Tom Meadows (Lucie Silvas, Jamelia). Currently, I have just finished a Commercial Music degree at Canterbury Christ Church. I am also continuing my studies with session ace Ralph Salmins. I am experienced in live and studio situations and performed and recorded with named artists including contestants of BBC's Fame Academy, ITV's Pop Idol and also Jack Hues (from 80's pop act Wang Chung). Recent projects include Indie rock outfit Ultraviolet. In 2006 they released a self-funded album titled 'Uncomfortable Silence' which led them to be signed to C3U Records who have funded the release of their first single 'Colours'. Ultraviolet have enjoyed great success live and have had support slots to artists such as Alabama 3, Kim Marsh (Hear Say), Paul Young and also members of 70's rock act Bad Company. Ultraviolet have also enjoyed media attention from Radio Kent, Virgin, Invicta, Time FM, and newspapers: The Guardian and Thanet Gazette. In Jan 2008, I joined Device, who are signed to Vashion Ferry records. They toured throughout feb and march in 2008 including a tour of Europe and a headlining slot at the Clapham Grand London. I am also drummer of function band Reyes. They have had great success performing around the country for weddings, parties and on one occasion a function for Esther Ranson and Dennis Waterman. Outside of live performance and recording, I teach drums one to one, visits schools and works for companies such as The Beat Project, teaching children in music workshops in and around Kent. For my teaching I endorse John Savage teaching books. Contact me via email for sessions, workshops and lessons. You can also check out: www.myspace.com/jamieselbydrums www.myspace.com/devicemusic www.myspace/ultravioletmusic www.myspace.com/reyestheband

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