Tom has been leading and delivering music workshops and concerts since 2012, and is involved in a wide variety of musical projects. These include workshops on drumming, samba, djembe, brass, songwriting and recording, as well as interactive concerts. He creates a fun and inclusive atmosphere where all participants are involved and feel valued.
Tom is a core member of jazz trio ‘Steppin’ Out’, and New Orleans style brass band ‘Back Chat Brass’, both of which perform for LMN. Tom also works as a mentor for musicians who are joining LMN.
“We have worked with Tom on many projects, both long and short. The most notable of these has been a year-long Musician in Residence post. Tom is a fantastic musician and, more importantly, an approachable, calm, creative, reliable, friendly and flexible professional. He understands the needs of and next steps for our learners. His residency culminated in a final performance led by Tom and his band and it was fantastic to see the progress that our learners have made not only in music, but also in their self confidence and ability to work as a team.’ Adam Featherstone, Priory Woods Special School, Middlesbrough
