I began studying the Classical Guitar at the age of 8, this was brilliant for my development as it instilled a strong technique and forced me to become a good reader.
At the age of 14 my Dad bought me my first electric guitar, and I quickly got into Blues and Soul music. When I was 15, I joined the Havering Soul Project, and in my three years with the band I played venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Barbican in London.
During this period I also won Havering Strings Musician of the Year, completed my Grade 8 Classical Guitar, and my Grade 5 Theory.
Before starting University, I took a gap year to work, practice and gig around London with my Rock/Indie band ‘The Penguins,’ playing venues such as Proud and Dublin Castle.