Formerly a member of cult British band Tankus The Henge, he is also an experienced studio and live session musician and arranger.

Tom has been the long term bassist for Welsh Music Prize nominee Jodie Marie for over 10 years, appearing on 2 albums and numerous singles, as well as working on recordings and tours with Smith & Brewer, Martin Harley, Gethin Pearson (Badly Drawn Boy), Toby Couling & Dan Smith (The Noisettes) and Mercury Prize nominee Ed Harcourt.

He has a BMus (Hons) Degree in Jazz from Birmingham Coservatoire, UK, specialising in Bass Guitar and Double Bass, as well as Composition and Arrangement. Tom is a former student of John Rodge, Joe Hubbard (teacher of Pino Palladino), Mark Hodgson (Bill Bruford), Fred T Baker and Arnie Somogyi.

During the first lesson with a new student, Tom likes to discuss their musical interests and aspirations to tailor the lessons to their needs.

Tom plans his lessons carefully to ensure that they are both challenging and enjoyable, and offers both in-person and online learning via Zoom. He teaches from his very welcoming home studio in Cardiff, or can visit students in their homes by arrangement, in Cardiff and surrounding areas.

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To get the most out of Tom's teaching, it's recommended that students have a lesson of at least 1 hour, every week or two, and practice regularly at home.

Over his career, Tom has gathered teaching experience in schools and colleges, music services, and through private lessons. As well as tutoring GCSE and A Level students, Tom has entered students for Rock School, Trinity and ABRSM practical exams and ABRSM Theory. He doesn’t like to force students into exams though, and will only enter them at their request.