I have been playing the Electronic
organ from the age of seven. After gaining interest, I joined
the Technics Academy at the age of nine, where I worked my way
through grades, and entered local competitions, reaching area finals
in 1999.
I was later taught by Chiho Sunamato at the Yamaha School of Music.
I began playing concerts at the age of fifteen, and now travel up
and down the country playing the Yamaha EL90.
In 2002 I played and won in the ‘Young Theatre Organist of the Year’
and I play at ‘Youth at the Console’ each summer on the Howden-le-wear
Wurlitzer.
I have also organised and played a number of concerts at my local
cricket club to raise money for various charities.
At present I keep very busy
playing concerts on the Yamaha EL 90, playing two nights a
week in a soul band on the keyboard and working as rehearsal
pianist for two operatic societies and in the orchestra for
their annual shows.
Any spare time I have I like to play the church organ, and
have played the Messiah, the Creation, and recently an Easter
concert for various choirs. I have also played at many
weddings.
I like to play piano duets with my former music teacher
entering music festivals whenever possible.
Last year I released my first CD playing the Yamaha EL90
before going to Durham University to study maths.
My ambition is to continue playing
as much music as possible for people to enjoy.
