drum course tutors

		Andy Nixon - Head of Drums Andy has a vast amount of live and studio experience. He’s made six albums and signed deals with V2, Warners, and Sony. Festival Appearances at Glastonbury, T in the Park and V2001, and tours with Sheryl Crow, Jeff Buckley, Alanis Morisette, Reef, Gomez and Feeder have helped make Andy a world class player. As a member of Straw he was in one of the best power pop bands of the era. More recently he’s been touring the world with The Jeevas alongside Dan McKinna and Crispian Mills. Andy is also a founding member of the The Magic Bullet Band.

		Adam Bushell - Drum Tutor One of the UK’s foremost session drummers, Adam has played and toured with hit artists including Sheryl Crow, Faithless, and Celtus. Adam is a regular column contributor to Rhythm magazine, and is a veteran of major label record deals. Adam uses his vast experience to specialise in advanced technical development.

		Vinnie Lammi - Drum Tutor Vinnie is undoubtedly one of the UK’s premier session players. He has performed worldwide and recorded with an array of top artists including Robbie Williams, Emma Bunton, The Cocteau Twins, Supergrass, All Saints, Take That, Mel B and A Man Called Adam. Vinnie recently recorded and performed with ex-Spice Girl Mel C and was booked up for The Spice Girls world tour 2007 and 2008.

		Russell Gilbrook - Drum Tutor Russell is a phenomenal drummer and is a veteran of the UK metal scene. His band The Gods (Generators of Distorted Sound) are about to record their debut album in the US and will be lining up for Ozzfest next year. Russell is also working on Tony Iommi’s next album and regularly performs clinics for Mapex drums. His softer side is demonstrated on work with Chris Barber’s Jazz Band, Lonnie Donnegan and even the legendary Van Morrison.

		Michael Bowes - Head of Level 2/Drum Tutor Mike is a world class drummer and has performed with artists including Nellie Furtado, Joss Stone, Tears For Fears, Amerie, Mario, Heather Small (M People), Michelle Gayle, Sid Owen, Black Legend, BLOW and Macy Gray. He has performed on nearly every live TV broadcast going including: Top of the Pops, Big Breakfast, SMTV live, Richard Blackwood show, MTV, VH1, GMTV, and The Jerry Springer show (wow!). As Head of Level 2, he is responsible for day to day communication and teaching for all the Level 2 students.

		Pino Trono - Drum Tutor Pino has worked with a range of top artists, musicians and producers such as Paul Corkett (Bjork, The Cure, The Coral, Nick Cave) Gavin Goldberg (Britney Spears, Youssou N’dour, Moby) Gabriel Nuzzoli (Ricky Martin, Courtney Pine, Gloria Gaynor) Luca Campaner (Blue, Westlife, Beverley Knight) and the soul legend Geno Washington. He has been living in London since 1996 but has also toured extensively throughout several European countries, sharing the stage with acts such as Morcheeba, Placebo and Hooverphonic. He has been working in many high profile studios such as Mayfair, Rack, Milo, Boogie Back and Moles both as a drummer and producer. In 1999 he joined Sublama and co-produced their debut album “Picturehouse” with Nick Hunt (Dave Stewart, Urban Species, and Placebo). In 2002 he started up Fodez and produced the critically acclaimed "Shine EP" and his first solo album “To be continued...” thereafter.

		Preston Prince - Drum Tutor Preston has over 10 years teaching experience here in the UK as well as many performances, and touring credits with such artists as James Hunter, Van Morrison, Violla Wills, Bap Kennedy, Camille O’Sullivan, and Astrid Williamson. Originally from New Zealand Preston now resides on the South Coast of England where he has established himself as one of Brighton’s most in demand teachers, and performers.

		Andy Maclure - Drum Tutor Andy was the drummer and co-songwriter for 90’s hit band Sleeper, enjoying 3 UK Top 5 Albums and 9 UK Top 40 singles. Andy has also written, recorded and gigged with artists such as Sophie Ellis Bextor, Bernard Butler, Mel C, Matthew Jay and Nashville artist, Kim Ritchie. He has worked with record producers Giles Martin, (The Beatles, Kula Shaker), Stephen Street, (Kaiser Chiefs, Blur) Damian Le Gassick, (Jewel, K D Lang) and Ali Staton (Lamb, Sophie Ellis Bextor) He also runs Punk Rock Karaoke Ltd, the UK’s original live karaoke band with Radio 1 DJ Steve Lamacq. Andy is a multi-discipline tutor, running various sessions at both Diploma and Degree level.

		Martin France - Drum Tutor Martin France has played with some of the world’s finest musicians. He has performed in four continents, spanning over 40 countries worldwide. He has studied under Geoff Riley, Kenny Clare, Joel Rothman, Richard Smith and Principal Percussionist with The Halle. He is an active studio musician working on TV and Film and is involved in programming and composing for many projects and artists. Martin has performed and recorded with some of the world’s finest musicians including Elvis Costello, David Gilmour, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler, Ralph Towner, Lee Konitz, Dave Holland, Arild Anderson, Mark Johnson, Steve Swallow, Bob Mintzer and The Yellowjackets, Nils-Petter Molvaer, Bugge Wesseltoft, Mike Gibbs, Maria Schneider, Sidsel Endresen and Maria Joao. He is also a regular performer with NDR Radio Orchestra in Hamburg.

		Pat Garvey - Drum Tutor Pat Garvey has been a professional drummer since he was 17. He is a highly gifted musician and has been noted for being one of the hardest working drummers around in the UK. Pat has enjoyed residencies at some of the countries biggest studios, has played on over 500 jingles, singles and albums, toured all over the world and signed major and independent recording and publishing agreements. He has performed extensively with numerous bands and artists and for various management companies, record companies and agencies. Television credits include Jools Holland Show, Channel 4, Panasonic, BBC 1, BBC 2, Sky TV Main, Vectone Music Media, MTV UK, MTV Europe, MTV America, ITV, Channel 5, Top of the Pops and CD UK. Pat also worked on the Cadbury’s Gorilla ad . . . HOW COOL!! His current band 12 Stone Toddler is signed to Amazon Records.