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Music Lessons
Professional piano and drum lessons in Colchester for children, teenagers and adults of all abilities. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time, preparing for grades, or looking to develop advanced performance and improvisation skills, lessons are tailored to your goals, musical interests, and learning style. With experience as a professional performer, composer and educator, Tom provides engaging one-to-one tuition in a supportive and inspiring environment, both in person and online.
Where are lessons based?
Music lessons with Tom take place in Colchester, Essex and are easily accessible from surrounding areas including Stanway, Lexden, West Bergholt, Copford, Marks Tey, Highwoods and across North Essex.
Ages Taught
- Children (from age 7+)
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Adult beginners welcome
Levels & Instruments Taught
- Piano
- Drums
- Music Theory
- Complete Beginners
- Intermediate Players
- Grade Preparation
- Music Theory Grades
- Advanced Musicians
- Conservatoire / Audition prep
- Jazz specialisms
- Jazz improvisation
- Jazz theory
His studies gave him the opportunity to work with internationally renowned musicians and professors such as Martin Hathaway, Trevor Tomkins, Malcolm Edmonstone, Malcolm Miles, Carlos Lopez-Real, Stuart Hall, Scott Stroman, Gareth Lockrane, Adriano Adewale, Barry Green, Robbie Robson, Kurt Elling, and Bobo Stenson.
Alongside his teaching, Tom maintains an active performing career. He has appeared at some of the UK’s most iconic jazz venues and was a long-standing member of the house trio at 'Jazz at the Alex' and a current member of the house trio at Norwich Jazz Club . His performance work has taken him across the UK and internationally, with tours in Germany, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Portugal and he has performed alongside musicians such as Enrico Tomasso, Gilad Atzmon and Renato D’aiello.
Tom has extensive experience delivering one-to-one instrumental tuition, with many of his students successfully gaining places at leading UK music conservatoires. Alongside individual lessons, he teaches group classes and directs small and large ensembles, including jazz bands, rock bands, orchestras, percussion workshops, and music technology sessions.
He works closely with Essex Music Services as both a teacher and workshop leader, and is actively involved with the Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra and Essex Junior Jazz. In addition, he conducts the Essex Youth Jazz Nonet and the Essex Youth Rock Band, helping to inspire and develop the next generation of musicians.
Recognised as both a skilled drummer and pianist, Tom has also contributed to the wider music education community through consultancy work with music examination boards and by composing repertoire for graded percussion and drum exams.
Biography
Tom is a multi-award-winning musician and highly experienced teacher based in Colchester, Essex. With over 16 years of teaching experience, he has guided students of all ages and abilities, many of whom have gone on to study at top music conservatoires and establish professional careers in music.
Tom began his studies at Colchester Institute, specialising in classical piano and percussion, and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Music. During this time, he won several awards, including the Cannon Jack Piano Competition Trophy (2013), the Cyril Moles Duet Competition Trophy (2012 and 2013), and the Ensembles Competition Shield (2012).
In 2014, he continued his training at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, graduating with a Master’s Degree in Jazz Percussion.
LIVE AT
SAT 6th JUNE 2026 - EVENING
TUE 9TH JUNE 2026 - 8:30PM
SAT 13th JUNE 2026 - EVENING
