I first began teaching acoustic, electric and bass guitars in the mid '90s, taking on a maximum of three students at a time to focus on their development.

I first began teaching drum kit and percussion in the mid '90s, taking on a maximum of three students at a time to focus on their development.

I am an award-winning songwriter and soundtrack composer, with decades of experience. As an APRA Full Member Writer, I have 72 registered works, all released on record.

I am qualified to AMEB Grade 4 Theory, though I'm equally adept at teaching an intuitive approach.

I am a degree-qualified audio producer (top of my class) with a huge body of award-winning work, including live audio engineering, recording studio production and high-end concert filmmaking. I have worked with internationally renowned acts such as Jeff Martin (The Tea Party), Gurrumul, Tim Rogers & The Bamboos, Ashley Naylor (Even, Paul Kelly, RocKwiz) and Davey Lane (You Am I). I have produced 150+ released songs.

Performing regularly since 1986 (at the age of 12), I have played drums, guitars, keyboards and vocals, with extensive national touring and international supports. Notable tours have included Veruca Salt (USA), Shonen Knife (Japan), Múm (Iceland), Propaghandi (Canada), They Might Be Giants (USA), The Let's Go's (Japan), Sebadoh (USA, on two occasions), British India (4 dates in WA) and a 5-week, 18-date national tour supporting Grinspoon.