(Brief biographical summaries and short paragraphs for programme notes, etc. can be found here.)

TRAINING
Studied classical piano from 1977, then jazz from 1985.

Graduated in 1996 from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London with a BMus (Hons.) in Composition (inc. studies in Conducting and Music Production), earning the Alexander Grotsz Prize for Composition in 1993.

MUSIC IN ENGLAND
Composed, conducted and performed in and around London for several years. Original works include a fanfare for The Royal Corps of Signals band and a commissioned vocal suite for the BBC Singers' 70th Anniversary Radio Broadcast.

1998 - Moved to the USA to marry my amazing American wife!

MUSIC IN THE USA
Several years with Walt Disney World working as a pianist, arranger and conductor. Also served as full-time keyboardist with MoRockin' at Disney's Epcot.

Played keyboards for several touring Broadway shows including "Phantom of the Opera", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Fosse".

Arranged and produced music for various local attractions including Capone's Dinner and Show, Titanic - the Exhibition and Disney's MGM Studios Icon Dedication Ceremony. Also composed "A Christmas Carol on Ice" (a mini-musical) for Nancy Kerrigan's Ice Castle.

Served as occasional arranger/conductor for Walt Disney World for performances featuring Susan Egan, Jodi Benson and Peabo Bryson.

Regular recording artist for Warner Bros. Publications.

Musical Director for several shows in New York City, as well as Accompanist and Musical Director at New York University's CAP21 Course.

CURRENTLY

I serve full-time in Orlando as a composer, orchestrator and pianist for one of the largest churches in the South East, although I also enjoy giving workshops, seminars and presentations around the country. See my ministry page for more details.

I am also a regular adjudicator for the Music USA Festivals at Universal Studios, Orlando.