I'm Vince Pryce, a musician and community music facilitator with over 35 years of practice across live performance, workshop delivery, and studio production. I play keyboards, bass, djembe and sing, and I've collaborated with internationally recognised reggae and urban artists. Whether I'm leading African drumming workshops for young people with special needs or performing on stage, I bring creativity, adaptability and a genuine passion for music to every project. I'm currently developing Authentic Studios in Birmingham as a professional recording and music education space.

Vince Pryce

I'm Vince Pryce, a musician and community music facilitator with over 35 years of practice across live performance, workshop delivery, and studio production. I play keyboards, bass, djembe and sing, and I've collaborated with internationally recognised reggae and urban artists. Whether I'm leading African drumming workshops for young people with special needs or performing on stage, I bring creativity, adaptability and a genuine passion for music to every project. I'm currently developing Authentic Studios in Birmingham as a professional recording and music education space.

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I’m Vince Pryce, a musician and community music facilitator with over 35 years of practice across live performance, workshop delivery, and studio production. I play keyboards, bass, djembe and sing, and I’ve collaborated with internationally recognised reggae and urban artists. Whether I’m leading African drumming workshops for young people with special needs or performing on stage, I bring creativity, adaptability and a genuine passion for music to every project.
I’m currently developing Authentic Studios in Birmingham as a professional recording and music education space.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Studio Owner & Music Facilitator at Authentic Studios, Birmingham
January 1, 2020 - Present
Running a professional recording studio and music school, offering one-to-one tuition, group workshops, and community sessions. Producing original music across Dancehall Trap, reggae, and urban genres; experienced with AI-assisted music generation tools. Workshop facilitator for Birmingham Urban Rhythm Network (BURN) and other community partners.
Freelance Performer & Workshop Facilitator at Banner Theatre & others
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2020
Performed keyboards, bass guitar, djembe and vocals for Banner Theatre's video ballad productions. Led Pop Ed workshops at St John Wall School, Handsworth, where students composed, recorded and released an original CD (documented on film). Toured Norway delivering creative music workshops in schools and youth centres. Delivered African drumming and world music workshops for schools, youth centres, and SEN groups across Birmingham, Bedworth and Nuneaton (Warwickshire Music Service — Global Beats project). Led Art Champions project for Birmingham Town Hall & Symphony Hall (THSH), combining migration stories with music to produce a performance and CD release, bridging generational divides.
Freelance Touring Musician at Various International Artists
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Toured nationally and internationally with a range of reggae and urban artists.
Freelance Keyboardist & Vocalist at Self-employed
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Provided keyboards and backing vocals for a diverse roster of artists including Pato Banton, Apache Indian, Gregory Isaacs, Lady Saw, Elephant Man, Eek A Mouse, Colonel Redz and Peter Spence. Performed in tribute productions covering George Benson, UB40, Bob Marley, The Drifters and The Skatalites.
Community Music Volunteer at Various — Midlands
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 2000
Volunteered with local musicians, singers and choirs across the Midlands, developing ear-training, voicing, harmony and performance skills. Shadowed a lead artist on the Banded About project, supporting Year 5 pupils in composing a piece performed at Birmingham Town Hall. Built relationships through Building Bridges Project; worked with young people in Lozells area, developing facilitation skills in a community music context. Delivered African drumming and dance workshops in schools and youth centres across Bradford and Leeds as part of CSAP (2004–2005), including a lead drumming role in the Bradford Musical.

Education

Horizon Community Musician Certificate at Birmingham Music College
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
OSC Certificate in Sound Production at East Birmingham College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
CSE Passes: Maths, English, Social Studies, General Science, Civics at Denham Town Secondary, Jamaica
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1982

Qualifications

Popular Education Workshop Facilitators Course
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Access to Music Facilitators Certificate
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Horizon Community Musician Certificate
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Popular Education Workshop Facilitators Course
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
OSC Certificate in Sound Production
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Access to Music Facilitators Certificate
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
CSE Passes: Maths, English, Social Studies, General Science, Civics
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1982

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services