Will has taught 100s of students from beginner to advanced level in the past 15 years. Will is a dynamic and expressive drummer, who likes to combine elements of many styles of music into his playing. His teaching reflects his multi-discipline approach and he encourages improvisation and experimentation to help his students unlock their creativity.
On the live performance side, Will has toured extensively with bands in the UK and abroad, plus played in productions including at the National Theatre, the Barbican Centre, the Traverse Theatre and numerous smaller theatres. Will was the founding member of a successful commercial band and spent 3 years on the road performing at events and festivals before deciding to spend more time based in London.
Will’s drumming education from the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford gave him the opportunity to study and play with some of the UK’s top drummers as well as attending masterclasses and taking private lessons. After graduating from ACM, Will worked in a recording studio as a session drummer and studio engineer with a role in creating original music for advertising and films.
Locations
Will is teaching at Bermondsey and Elephant & Castle, and tutoring on the Stress-Beaters program. He is also a tutor at the JamSocial band skills workshops.