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I am a saxophonist, educator and composer from Edinburgh. I recently graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff where I completed a BMus (Jazz) Honours, first class. I am excited to explore new work opportunities in dynamic and creative environments. I have performed with ensembles across the UK and Europe, including the Em Craig Trio & Quartet, the Siglo Section Big Band, and the Capital City Jazz Orchestra. I have taught saxophone in Edinburgh Music Centre, at the Original Jazz Summer School and as a workshop facilitator with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. I am also a keen composer with a number of my compositions having been played at top jazz venues across the UK and Europe such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Bergen Jazzforum, and live on BBC Radio Scotland as part of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician Final 2025.…I am a saxophonist, educator and composer from Edinburgh. I recently graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff where I completed a BMus (Jazz) Honours, first class. I am excited to explore new work opportunities in dynamic and creative environments. I have performed with ensembles across the UK and Europe, including the Em Craig Trio & Quartet, the Siglo Section Big Band, and the Capital City Jazz Orchestra. I have taught saxophone in Edinburgh Music Centre, at the Original Jazz Summer School and as a workshop facilitator with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. I am also a keen composer with a number of my compositions having been played at top jazz venues across the UK and Europe such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Bergen Jazzforum, and live on BBC Radio Scotland as part of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician Final 2025.

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I am a saxophonist, educator and composer from Edinburgh. I recently graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff where I completed a BMus (Jazz) Honours, first class. I am excited to explore new work opportunities in dynamic and creative environments. I have performed with ensembles across the UK and Europe, including the Em Craig Trio & Quartet, the Siglo Section Big Band, and the Capital City Jazz Orchestra. I have taught saxophone in Edinburgh Music Centre, at the Original Jazz Summer School and as a workshop facilitator with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. I am also a keen composer with a number of my compositions having been played at top jazz venues across the UK and Europe such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Bergen Jazzforum, and live on BBC Radio Scotland as part of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician Final 2025.…I am a saxophonist, educator and composer from Edinburgh. I recently graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff where I completed a BMus (Jazz) Honours, first class. I am excited to explore new work opportunities in dynamic and creative environments. I have performed with ensembles across the UK and Europe, including the Em Craig Trio & Quartet, the Siglo Section Big Band, and the Capital City Jazz Orchestra. I have taught saxophone in Edinburgh Music Centre, at the Original Jazz Summer School and as a workshop facilitator with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. I am also a keen composer with a number of my compositions having been played at top jazz venues across the UK and Europe such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Bergen Jazzforum, and live on BBC Radio Scotland as part of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician Final 2025.

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I am a saxophonist, educator and composer from Edinburgh. I recently graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff where I completed a BMus (Jazz) Honours, first class. I am excited to explore new work opportunities in dynamic and creative environments.

I have performed with ensembles across the UK and Europe, including the Em Craig Trio & Quartet, the Siglo Section Big Band, and the Capital City Jazz Orchestra. I have taught saxophone in Edinburgh Music Centre, at the Original Jazz Summer School and as a workshop facilitator with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.

I am also a keen composer with a number of my compositions having been played at top jazz venues across the UK and Europe such as Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Bergen Jazzforum, and live on BBC Radio Scotland as part of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician Final 2025.

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Assistant Tutor at Original Jazz Summer School

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Collaborated with top professional tutors in ensemble settings, providing instrument-specific support to students in need of extra tuition, often 1-1 but also in small group scenarios. Worked with full ensembles, formulating new repertoire, teaching how to play as a working ensemble while exploring the history, culture and emotional meanings of the music we play.

Private Tutor at Edinburgh Music Centre

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Provided tuition on the fundamentals of saxophone to young beginner saxophonists, building my own teaching methods throughout. Personalised lessons to meet the needs of each student, being flexible and adaptable to a wide variety of learning styles.

Assistant Repair Technician at Edinburgh Music Centre

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Assisted with the repair of woodwind, brass and string instruments, working to tight deadlines. Completed transactions with customers, using the store's technology and my own expertise to recommend products and instruments.

Workshop Facilitator at National Youth Jazz Orchestra

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Ran improvisation workshops with large groups of young people from music services. Taught arrangement in a group setting, and educated on different ways to improvise.