He studied Jazz Performance at Sydney Conservatorium of Music and has played professionally for 20 years.
Alex is best known in the music scene for his work as drummer and co-leader with The Vampires, a world-roots-jazz group that have released six albums and performed all over Australia and parts of Europe on their sixteen tours, from regional community halls to major jazz festivals. He also performs with a number of bands and freelance work playing a range of genres including rock/pop covers, jazz, blues, reggae and funk music.
Alex has been teaching for over 10 years at a number of primary and secondary schools in Sydney as well as Wollongong Conservatorium of Music. He is passionate about teaching drums, particularly developing the reading, technical and aural skills to thrive in a wide range of musical situations and helping students pursue their interests while also exploring different styles and enriching students' musicality. He teaches young beginners through to intermediate-advanced levels, and regularly works with students through their HSC Music preparation, exams and audition preparation.
Alex started teaching drums at Thomas Hassall Anglican College in Term 1 2019. If you would like information regarding private tuition with Alex please email [email protected]