About Michael

Drummer/Percussionist with experience in concert band, big band, pop band and orchestral situations.

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Drummer

Whitley Bay

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I perform drums and percussion in a variety of situations ranging from original rock music through to orchestral music. I specialise in coaching/teaching drums and percussion to young people, particularly KS2/KS3 students. I teach drums on a weekly basis and occasionally lead percussion workshops for large groups of people. Currently studying a postgraduate MMus degree through Newcastle University. Achieved 2:1 degree BMus (hons) in jazz, popular and commercial music through University of Sunderland. Achieved grade 8 in drum kit with Trinity Guildhall. Achieved grade 6 piano with LCM. Achieved grade 5 theory with ABRSM. Fully DBS checked. Full Public Liability Insurance. Musicians Union member.

Musicianship

Genres:

1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Country, Rockabilly, Irish rock, Folk rock, Avant garde, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Marching, Noise music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Hardcore, Heavy metal, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, World music, Ska, Latin, Reggae, Samba, German music, Afrobeat, Jazz, Blues, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Classical, Musical theatre, African music

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Instruments:

Drums, Percussion, Piano, Bass Guitar, Timpani

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Event types:

Concert, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching, Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter

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