Two of my most promising students-Liam Ledgeway(16)and George Magrath(17) got through to the finals of the BEAT 2007 drum competition and performed at The Crucible Theatre on 23/6/2007.The finalists were whittled down from over 300 applicants nationally.
So to get 2 students through to the last 15 was fantastic!
Both played brilliant and very musical solos.The competition was very tough,with 13 other very talented young drummers taking part and only 4 prizes up for grabs!
I'm pleased to say that George came 2nd in the whole competition but Liam (this time!) missed out-I'm exceedingly proud of both of them!!
Look out for an interveiw with George and Liam in the Nov. issue of 'The Talk' magazine
Some of my students' bands-Click on any banner to go to their page
Started playing drums at the age of 9 (Dad bought me a pair of sticks,practice pad and a book!) Then got a real kit at the age of 13.
So people who can't do the math,been playing (kit) for 25 years.
Drum tuition is my main work, though playing live and session work come a close second.
I've been teaching now for 17 years and work mainly in many of York's secondary schools but also teach at 2 private schools in the area and have several private students, who study at home.
I've opened my own Teaching Studio It is based at 'Melrose Yard Studios' in York.It also has facilities for Guit/Vocal teaching too! For more details Click Below
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Bands.
Bands I have played for include:
HUGE... THE GOOSE HORNS... CHINA ROSE... GINA DOOTSON... ALISTAIR GRIFFIN... THE BRASSFUNKIES... MARC ATKINSON/GABRIEL... STONE COLD SOBER... MOSTLY AUTUMN... SOULED OUT... THE PROJECTS... THE JEN LOW BAND...To name a few.
MOSTLY AUTUMN... SNAKE DAVIS... ALISTAIR GRIFFIN... HUGE... GOOSEHORNS... LIFE SUPPORT... MARC ATKINSON/GABRIEL... ED TUDOR-POLE(TEN POLE TUDOR/"THE CRYSTAL MAZE")... SIMON WAGGOTT... And various singer/songwriters.
Supports to...
LIBERTY X... CHESNEY HAWKES... WHIGFIELD... JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET... BAY CITY ROLLERS... AIMEE MANN... TOYAH WILCOX... SHAWN COLVIN... JIM DIAMOND... SELECTER... THE DRIFTERS... ASH... THE BLUES BAND... THE SUPREMES... ELEANOR McAVOY... THE ANIMALS... THE SEARCHERS... DESMOND DEKKER... MIDGE URE... ASWAD... BAD MANNERS... TONY REMY... HEATWAVE... SHANE McGOWEN...WALTER TROUT... SNOWY WHITE... NINE BELOW ZERO... VAN MORRISON... SUZI QUATTRO... MICK FLEETWOOD... SENSATIONAL PARTY BOYS(Alex Harvey band)... ARTFUL DODGER...
These are tracks that I've performed on over the years-keep checking back and I'll be changing them every couple of days.
Hey man Thank you for the add How're you? You've worked with some big big names there! And Alistair Griffin too, he's one of my influences! You opinion would count a lot to me personally, and the rest of the guys, on what we've done so far? Would be awesome to hear from you soon. Jay, PA
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Ha Ha Cheers For The Picture Comment! Yer That Is Actully Very True I Think Ha ha! And Hope You Enjoyed Opera House And Exept We Will Be Seeing You Around Epidemic xx
Brothers and Sisters how the devil are we all doing? The time has come for a little fun, Federals style on friday 15th May at the duchess! Three absolutely romping support bands, a new EP and general fuzzy frolics to be had, gonna be a busy one so get down nice and early and join in the action! Hell Yeah baby!
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hi dave thanks very much :) yeah, the mix is going well.. last time i heard it.. it was sounding big.. some nice reverbs on the drums and things.. sounds really good.. im sure Al will send you it as soon as he gets it... it was so cool watching you drum, your amazing..thanks for helping out! xx
Lol Dave, no offence taken. :-) I've seen them both live now and as a mere onlooker, Roger shades it for me - But obviously they are both fantabulous! Anne :-)
Hi Dave Saw a brilliant drummer last night. Went to see Queen - Roger Taylor has to be the best drummer in the world (apart from you of course LOL!) I always thought Phil Collins was the best but he isn't in the same league!!! Have you seen him live? - if not go see him and Queen they're superb! :-) Anne x
Thanks for a great night of dancing on Thurs, Dave. The band ROCKED! Had a brilliant time - although my knee is a bit sore (arthritis - old age is not fun! :-( ) - was dancing last night too to OMD at Echo arena LOL! Take care and see you at The Bedford. Anne xx
yeah well il probably just play along to a backing track for a grade 8 piece then. im going down to brighton to audition rather than sending a recording. all of the ones ive found so far sound great, the ICMP in london prides itself on being the best drum institute in europe apparently! anyway cheers for your help and hope the drum school gets off to a good start!
Hi Dave, long time no see! hope you are you doing well. im currently sorting out which uni to go to after ive done my a levels and im keen on doing a drumming degree. ive found a few places, The institute of contempory music performance in london, a place called drumtech also in london and Brighton institute of modern music. just wondered if you knew of any other places i could look at. also, ive booked an assessment at the brighton institute and i have to play a 2 - 4 minute piece, should i play something like a grade 8 piece or try to write something of my own? cheers
Hi Dave...just wanted to say thanks for a fantastic gig at the Carling with Alistair and the rest of the band last night, thought you guys were amazing, look forward to seeing you all again soon. x
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