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I am a highly skilled, experienced, versatile musician, producer and audio editor with a proven track record of success in performing, recording, producing, teaching and examining.
I am capable of working independently and as part of a team, and to meet deadlines, lead and inspire others. I am highly proficient in Pro Tools, which I use daily to record, edit, and produce a wide range of audio projects.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Founder / Band Leader at Grupo X
January 1, 1997 - PresentFormed and lead an 8-piece Latin jazz band Grupo X; wrote and arranged music featured on six albums; Grupo X has played extensively across the UK and Europe, with compositions receiving radio play on BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 4 and BBC 6 Music.
Founder / Leader at Orchestra Mambo International
November 1, 2022 - PresentFormed 12-piece Latin, salsa and mambo ensemble with DJ Lubi Jovanovic in late 2022. The group has performed around England, including a sell-out show at The Forge, Camden. Debut single Mambo Te Llama (lyrics by Carlos Peña) released on ATA Records on 2024-05-03 and received radio play on BBC channels and Jazz FM.
Director / Arranger / Leader at Los Camaradas
January 1, 2010 - PresentDirected a 20-piece community salsa band since 2010, writing and arranging material for performances and events.
Founder/Director at Grupo X
January 1, 1997 - PresentFormed and led an 8-piece Latin jazz band; wrote, arranged and produced original material; band has released six acclaimed albums featuring my songs and compositions and has had radio play on BBC stations; music performed worldwide by DJs and musicians.
Founder/Leader at Orchestra Mambo International
November 1, 2022 - PresentFormed a 12-piece Latin, salsa and mambo ensemble; performances across England; debut single Mambo Te Llama (lyrics by Carlos Peña) released 3 May 2024 and radio plays on BBC/Jazz FM; co-composed, edited and produced the release.
Director at Los Camaradas
January 1, 2010 - PresentDirected Leeds-based 20-piece community salsa band; arrange and write for the ensemble; leadership and community engagement since 2010.
Saturday Music Tutor at Leeds Conservatoire (Leeds Junior Conservatoire)
January 1, 2003 - PresentStudent-centered teaching across pop, jazz, classical and world ensembles for ages 9-18; developing rhythm, ensemble skills and musicality.
Trombone Teacher (HE/FE) at Leeds Conservatoire
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025Trombone teacher on Higher Education and Further Education courses; delivering part of the core brass curriculum.
Foundation Degree Lecturer – Live Performance Project at Leeds Conservatoire
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025Foundation Degree lecturer for the Live Performance Project module; teaching and assessment.
BTEC Level 3 Teacher (Classical/Pop Ensembles) at Leeds Conservatoire
January 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025Taught BTEC Level 3 music; ensemble leadership and performance.
Leeds Conservatoire Summer Academy Tutor at Leeds Conservatoire
January 1, 2018 - PresentTeaching on the Summer Academy program (classical and contemporary music).
Piano and Brass Peripatetic Teacher at Horsforth School
January 1, 2022 - PresentPeripatetic brass and piano teaching.
Brass Ensemble Teacher for Deaf Children at Moor Allerton Hall Primary School
January 1, 2022 - PresentBrass ensemble teaching for Deaf children funded by Music and The Deaf charity.
Actor/Musician – Dancing on the Edge at Dancing on the Edge (BBC/Poliakoff)
January 1, 2013 - September 28, 2025Appeared in an episode of this Stephen Poliakoff-directed BBC drama (2013).
Actor/Musician – The Little Stranger at The Little Stranger
September 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025Performed on the soundtrack and appeared in the film adaptation; released September 2018.
Trombone/Tuba Player – Boat Story at BBC Drama Boat Story
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025Played trombone and tuba for the BBC drama Boat Story (2023).
Education
at Royal College of Music
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993 at Crossley Heath School, Halifax
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989 at Heath School, Halifax
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1985DipRCM Performer at Royal College of Music
January 1, 1993 - September 28, 2025DipRCM Teacher at Royal College of Music
January 1, 1992 - September 28, 2025ABRSM Grade 8 Trombone at Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025ABRSM Grade 8 Piano at Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Qualifications
DipRCM Performer
January 1, 1993 - September 28, 2025DipRCM Teacher
January 1, 1992 - September 28, 2025ABRSM Trombone Grade 8 (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025ABRSM Piano Grade 8 (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Music A Level (B)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Music O Level (A)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Music A Level
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Music O Level
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025DipRCM Performer
January 1, 1993 - September 28, 2025DipRCM Teacher
January 1, 1992 - September 28, 2025ABRSM Grade 8 Trombone
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025ABRSM Grade 8 Piano
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Music A Level
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Music O Level
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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