drum course tutors

		Andy Nixon (The Magic Bullet Band) - 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.

		Steve White (Paul Weller/Ocean Colour Scene) - Drum Tutor Legendary drummer Steve White has worked extensively with Paul Weller. His credits include Weller’s band The Style Council, Oasis and Ocean Colour Scene. At BIMM Steve teaches technical development and also takes special masterclasses at BIMM Bristol. Steve also became the youngest drummer on stage at Live Aid at Wembley in 1985 and also played the LIVE8 gig at Hyde Park with The Who. Talking about his new position at BIMM, Steve said: “It’s a great honour for me to be asked to take part in this year’s course. BIMM’s reputation is second-to-none. I totally get the values and ethos of what is taught in the class room and importantly, the emphasis on what it takes to succeed in the fast and furious world of music.”

		Vinnie Lammi (Spice Girls/Mel C) - 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.

		Mark Richardson (Feeder) - Drum Tutor - Visiting Faculty With multi platinum hit records from all 3 of his bands (Feeder, Skunk Anansie and Little Angels), stadium-level worldwide touring experience, Mark has a CV to envy most drummers in the world. Aged 18 his first ever gig with Little Angels was to 75,000 people at Cardiff Arms Park when they supported Bryan Adams (the next one was 90,000 at Wembley Stadium!). His later works, particularly with his current band Feeder, has seen Mark grow in skill and stature to be a truly world class player. With a powerhouse style similar to the late and great John Bonham, Mark has a wonderful reputation throughout the music business.

		Adam Bushell (Faithless/Sheryl Crow) - 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.

		Russell Gilbrook (Uriah Heap) - Drum Tutor - Visiting Faculty 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 (Nellie Furtado/Joss Stone) - 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.

		Andy Maclure (Sleeper) - 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.

		Pat Garvey (12 Stone Toddler/Independent) - 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.

		Pino Trono (Paul Corkett/Geno Washington) - 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) Hofesh Shechter, Gabriel Nuzzoli (Amy Winehouse, Ricky Martin, Courtney Pine) Luca Campaner (Blue, Westlife, Beverley Knight) and the soul legend Geno Washington. He has toured extensively throughout several European countries, sharing the stage with acts such as Morcheeba, Placebo and Hooverphonic. His work also includes many high profile sessions in studios such as Mayfair, Rack, Milo 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, Placebo). In 2002 he started up Fodez and produced the critically acclaimed "Shine EP" and his first solo album “To be continued...” thereafter.