Andy is a passionate educator, with over 30 years performance and recording experience from which to draw. Focusing on performance technique through the Moeller method and matched grip playing, he specialises in rock and pop styles.
From receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Music
from The University of Leeds, Andy moved straight to work in FE
education. After three years of teaching across music performance and
technology courses, he enrolled at The Collective,
New York, studying with Kim Plainfield, Jason Gianni, and Mark Flynn.
While in the States he also had the privilege to study under "Drumming's Global Ambassador" Dom Famularo at his Long Island studios. This started a working relationship which saw Andy bring Dom to the UK on a number of occasions, delivering masterclasses and private lessons together.
Andy has recorded and produced for a number of artists
and his own groups, and has played support slots with The Futureheads,
Koufax, 90 Day Men, and Kaiser Chiefs. Alongside currently playing for Leicester-based '60s group The Beat 45s, Andy can also be seen playing guitar in Foo Fighters live crowd karaoke tribute act, Karafooke!
In addition to private
drum tuition, Andy is also available for recorded/ live session work, and audio production.
Andy has a full and current DBS check (formerly CRB), is a member of and registered teacher with the Musicians Union, and maintains professional practices including completion of the EduCare Child Protection in Education (Music) course.
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