As an industry-competitive drummer, latin percussionist, and versatile multi-instrumentalist (Guitar, Keys, Bass), Richard delivers engaging and inclusive lessons to all levels and learning styles. Formally trained at the the Academy of Contemporary Music and Jazz Conservatoire of Luxembourg, he is equipped with extensive stylistic experience of drumming in all genres, which he integrates into his student-centred teaching approach. Charismatic and personable, he employs flexible & empathetic people skills. Within his lessons, he draws on a comprehensive range of teaching materials to scaffold his teaching to individual learning needs. He also offers specialised tuition on songwriting, production and music theory, drawing upon his creative background as an independent artist, collaborative producer, arranger, and studio drummer.

As a drummer and percussionist, Richard has played percussion for drummers such as Vince Dunn (Pharrell Williams, Madonna, Kylie Minogue), Mel Gaynor (Simple Minds, Tina Turner, Elton John, Eric Clapton), & Neil Bullock (BBC Big Band). He has performed live at BBC Introducing, The Great Escape, & has supported acts such as Sea Girls. To maximise his own performance, he has studied drumming under industry drummer Toby Drummond (Cliff Richard, The Lion King, Wicked, We Will Rock You, Chicago) & Jazz performance under Grammy Award-Winning trumpeter and composer Gast Waltzing. As a collaborative artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Richard's music has gained extensive radio play on BBC Introducing & BBC Radio 6. On his upcoming single, he collaborated with keys & talk box player Brian Henry (The Jackson 5, Soul II Soul, Kool & The Gang, Layla Hathaway).

Richard will guide and inspire you along your personal musical journey!

Testimonials

Richard made my drumming lesson experience excellent and very engaging. I’ve had previous teachers, but I’ve never had this much fun while learning until studied under Richard. His ability to make learning enjoyable and engaging truly made all the difference. Not only was he incredibly helpful at giving me good tips about technique and rhythm, but his approach made every lesson a pleasant experience. You can tell that he’s got a genuine desire to help you become better and the experience that he brings to the lessons is truly invaluable. To anyone starting out or wanting to improve in any discipline within music, I would recommend Richard as your teacher any day of the week! - Martin CK