My Skills

Graphic Design & Video Production

My main skills tend to thrive in the creative areas of things. I did art for one of my GCSEs where I got an 8 and am continuing onto art and design as one of my A levels. I spent a lot of my time in photoshop and other adobe software producing course work for school but outside of school I use it for various branding projects. One of them being that promote and brand my self as a working drummer (live and studio). I have a facebook, instagram, twitter and I also make drum covers for youtube. I use the social media to promote my youtube videos and also as a place for people to contact me. I also create the branding and run the social media for my band where I do a similar thing but I promote gigs and album releases as well as music videos. The creative skills involved with this include typography, photo manipulation, laying out a page with images and text.

Drumming

Another of my skills is playing drums, I’ve been playing for nearly 12 years now and dedicate 2 hours every day to practice. I have finished all my grades and am currently working towards a level 4 diploma in music performance. I have played in multiple bands over the years and even had the opportunity to go on a 12 date tour through the UK. I have 5 years of gigging experience and learnt lots about how the local music scene works. At the time I am writing this I am 2 bands, one of which is working to record a full length album. The technical skills that I have leant throughout my drumming career include reading music, tuning drums, recording and mixing live & studio drums and writing my own parts.

Transferable

I am a hard working and punctual student who makes sure that I am organised and on time. I do a good job at applying myself in every lesson and use independent studies well. I have 2 part time jobs: one teaching drums on a Saturday at School of Popular Music, and the other I work at the Coop on a Sunday and Monday. At both jobs I am expected to arrive and finish by a certain time.