Seán's involvement in the folk and traditional music scene goes back to the tender age of nine when with his sister Robyn he attended his first folk club. Throughout his early teens Seán with his Sister Robyn played at various clubs and festivals through out Scotland.
Seán's final year of secondary school was spent at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music at Plockton High School in the Western Highlands. At the school he studied flute with Dougie Pincock and Guitar with Jack Evans.
Over the years Seán has played along side many major acts such as Dick Gaughan, Back of the Moon, Jim Malcolm, Andy Irvine, Shooglenifty, Gráda, The Findlay MacDonald Band, The Peatbog Faeries and Lyra Celtica to name but a few.
As well playing flute and whistle with the Paul McKenna Band Seán plays guitar with his sister Robyn. He also plays with various others throughout Scotland.