A Large Part Of My Work Has

When I Was 12, I Happened To See A Schoolmate Playing Percussion, And It Looked Interesting. I Asked For Lessons, And It Felt Right.

Once You're In A Particular Country, And You're Surrounded By Musicians Who Are So Adept At Traditional Music, You Suddenly Realize How Much There Is To Explore And Digest And Learn And Experience.

I've Kept A Diary Since I Was 11.

Apart From Scottish Traditional Music, I Wasn't Really Influenced By Any Kind Of Music. I Just Basically Followed My Own Instincts.

Percussion Is The Most Adaptable Family Of Instruments. The Biggest Challenge Is To Project Percussion In A Lyrical Way.