My interest in music began when I started playing drums at age three. Since then it has grown into a passion that I dedicate my life to.
I started drum kit lessons at a young age and moved between different teachers. This gave me the opportunity to gain experience from many of Adelaide's great players. I was also exposed to a lot of music as my Dad had an extensive CD collection and took me to see live bands including Santana, Deep Purple, Vital Information and The Dave Weckl Band etc. Because of this I was exposed to some of the worlds best musicians.
In 2001 I was accepted into the Special Interest music program at Marryatville High School where I was able to meet some amazing musicians my own age. I was also able to play in a variety of ensembles including big bands, small jazz groups, orchestras and concert bands. Through the big band I became particularly interested in Latin Percussion and began teaching myself to play congas, timbales and bongos etc. In 2004 I toured with the big band to England and the USA playing drum kit and percussion. I was able to see many world class musicians as well as perform at Disneyland and workshop with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
The following year the band won the title of the best high school big band in Australia at the Generations in Jazz competition. This lead to performances in Melbourne and Sydney as well as another tour to America to play at the International Association of Jazz Educators conference in New York and G'day LA celebrations in Los Angeles. Here we workshopped with Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band and I attended the NAMM show where I was able to meet many of my drumming idols.
Throughout my musical career I have had the opportunity to play with such artists as Bob Mintzer, James Morrison, Ross Irwin, Rhonda Burchmore and many of Adelaide's best musicians.
This year I am currently completing my third year of study at the Elder Conservatorium as well as working with bands including Soultana, JB SMAK, The MIke Stewart Big Band, Elder Conservatorium Big Band, Lucifer's Lounge, Marmalade Circus, the Billy Hyde Raiders Drumline and many other groups.
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