Ian first sat behind the kit at the age of eight, after his father, an enthusiastic hobby drummer, brought home a mongrel kit from a band rehearsal. For Ian, it was an epiphany. He began studying with the revered Hampshire drum tutor, Albert Cooper, cutting his teeth on his first band at the age of fourteen, playing with musicians ten years his senior. Inspired greatly by RAOC drummer, Ray Smith, by eighteen, Ian was earning his living on the cruise-ship scene, moving into studio sessions, theatre, radio, television and depping work over the next four years. Studying for a time with the UK's leading tutor, and Mapex artist, the famous Bob Armstrong, by his mid- twenties, Ian was in demand by studios and live bands alike for his musical approach to the kit, and natural, technical control. In 2003, Ian moved to Buckinghamshire, opened his drum school, The Drum Room and began teaching in schools both public and private across of Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, London Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire. In 2009, Ian was invited by Vic Firth to join their international education team, the Hudson Publishing Education Team, and offered a place in the Professional Drum Teachers Guild. In 2014, Ian was invited to join the renowned BCME as a visting faculty tutor / clinician. Professional References "Ian is a great drummer, versatile, reliable and a good guy to know. An asset to any project and as well as being a great musician he has the drive and integrity to make it work!" Matt Chandler International Award Winning Jazz Guitarist, Jun 2014 www.mattchandlerguitar.com "Ian is an extremely proficient and versatile drummer and it is always a pleasure to share a stage with him. His professionalism on stage is matched by his organisational skills offstage. He is also an extremely nice guy and I have no hesitation in working with, or recommending him to others." Jim Mackay Professional Saxophonist, May 2013 "When Ian stepped in at the last moment, I was amazed how well he locked in with me – it was as if we had played together for years. A consummate professional and outstanding drummer, who I’d always be delighted to work with." Chris Hepworth, Mar 2013 Professional Vocalist / Guitarist