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.

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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).

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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. 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.

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Alongside his teaching, Tom maintains an active performing career. He has appeared at some of the UK’s most iconic jazz venues and is a member of the house trio at both the Norwich Jazz Club and Jazz at the Alex. His performance work has taken him across the UK and internationally, with tours in Germany, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Portugal.

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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.

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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.

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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.​​