A free update is available to pupils who have purchased FDS Book 1. Please email me for details info@thefunkydrumshack.com

Four of my compositions have been used for the new Trinity Guildhall syllabus 2011-2013. They are "Sunny Side Up" (Grade 1- Book 1), "King Louis" and "Three's a Crowd" (Grade 5&6 -Book 3) and "For Art's Sake" (Grade 7- Book 4).

Congratulations to Andrew Wood who has been awarded a place at Leeds College of Music. He is the second of my pupils to attend this famous institute.

I was asked to perform the World Premiere of Robert Farnon's The Phoenix, Concerto for Solo Bassoon, Orchestra and Jazz Trio in Malvern.

FDS Book 1 is launched as a download. It can be purchased from www.thefunkydrumshack.com/downloads.html price £8.00 via Paypal.

Congratulations to all of my 15 students who passed their Trinity Guildhall grade exams at Easter.

A list of recommended drum books and dvds to buy online from www.amazon.co.uk. Follow this link to: "The Funky Drum Shack recommends"

"One-off gift experience" and "Multi-lessons" are available to purchase.

A totally updated and revamped website which features a new online store, lesson availability calendar and rss news feeds.