As well as creating music I also worked for a time as a youth and family worker and young person's substance misuse worker.  One of my colleagues encouraged me to bring a laptop in and help some young people we worked with make some music.  That developed into a larger project and kindled my passion for community music work. I strongly believe that making music can be for everyone and that it can be highly transformative, therapeutic or just really good fun.

Since then I have run battle of the band competitions, worked with lots of young people in youth clubs, schools, substance misuse projects, residential and secure settings and beyond.

I've collaborated on projects with New Note Orchestra, a community of recovering substance misusers who make incredible music to explore and support their recovery, Hullaballoo Community Quire, Brighton and Hove Art Orchestra and more.

My wife and I also run Music Nest 'Grownup gigs that welcome kids' where we bring fantastic gigs that you can take your family to with lower volume, more light, toys, crafts, and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.  You can visit the Music Nest site HERE. 

If you are looking for an experienced practitioner to work or collaborate with then please drop me a line it'd be great to have a chat.