Teaching Career: Drum Kit and Rhythm

Throughout my teaching career, I have guided students in a variety of genres and styles. They have acquired a comprehensive understanding of drum notation, sheet music reading, and improvisational skills, enhancing their musical creativity. Over 100 students have successfully completed Trinity Guildhall examinations, achieving some of the highest marks in the county.

2015-present: Kinsale Academy Music School
2018: Guest Band Coach, Artez Jazz College, Holland
2007-2014: Togher Music School
2007-2014: FÁS Togher Music School
2012-2013: ECMP (East Cork Music Project)
2009-2011: St. Vincent’s Secondary School

Function Bands

2002-2005: Sodastreams – 80s Rock and Pop (Residency at Savoy Theatre, Cork)
2006-2008: Sunbeams – Rock and Pop (Residency at Gaiety Theatre, Dublin)
2008-2010: Scarlets – Soul and Pop
2011-2013: Blue Fusion – Pop and Funk
2013-2015: Roaring 40s – Jazz and Swing

• Performances: Silda Jazz Festival 2014, Derry Jazz Festival, Cork Jazz Festival
  2015-2016: The Soul-Masters – Pop
  2017-2018: The Buachaills – Traditional and Pop
  2014-2016: Sons of Steve McQueen – Rock, Funk, and Pop

Original Bands

2000-2007: Serum – Metal and Heavy Rock

• Winners of C.I.T Battle of the Bands (2005, 2007)
  2005-2007: Jennifer Lomasney – Pop, Soft Rock

• Performance at Bandon Festival, supporting Mary Black
  2009-2011: Bona Fide Federation – Orchestral, Alternative Indie Pop

• Recorded album and single at Cork School of Music

• Appearances on Balcony TV, Muzu TV

• Opening acts for Sea Sessions Festival and Independence Festival
  2014-present: Marc O’Reilly – Folk, Blues, and Rock

• Extensive touring of the UK, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Romania, and Kansas City (Folk Alliance Festival)

• Signed to Virgin Records, Germany

• November 2018: Coaching, performing, and masterclasses at Artez Music College, Arnhem, Holland

• 2013: Recorded single and 2 albums, featured in Rolling Stone magazine

• 2022: Recording new album "Straif" and working with Leo Mullane from home studio