Meet The Team

Lead Teacher & Head of School Of Rock

Graham Smith

Graham Started TDT back in 2012 with a vision to get more students into making and playing music. 

Music Teacher & School Of Rock Teacher

James Mullins

James is an expert when it comes to live performance. He joined us in 2022 when we started our School of Rock project and is helping young bands find their feet. James took up the role of Music teacher in one of our schools in 2023. James Teaches Guitar

Music Teacher & School Of Rock Teacher

Eevie Taylor

Tamara joined us in 2024 as a Music Teacher in our studio and in our schools. She currently teaches Drums, Piano, Guitar & is a School Of Rock Tutor.

Showcase Musician

Jamie Connock

Jamie has been working on the Showcases since 2021. He took over as Lead Male Vocalist/ guitarist and has been an immensly supportive member of the band. He will always be the first to instil words of wisdom to a nervous student about to perform!

Showcase Musician

Katy Goldfinch

Whilst being a teacher herself, Katy has always found time to get up on stage and be our Lead Female Vocalist. She brings a lot of care to the group and will always make sure every student is supported whilst on stage.

Showcase Musician/ Sound Technician

Tony Beer

Tony is one of our regular showcase guitarist, he is also a master of sound. If he is not up on stage performing, you will find him working the tech and making sure our students get the best sound possible.

Showcase Musician

Sam Kirkham

Sam joined the Showcases in 2019. He has been a steady guitarist and vocalist for many of the students songs. His calm demeanour is always a welcome one on stage with our students.

Showcase Musician

Jack Aston

Jack has been our long standing Bassist for the showcases. He is able to play a steady bassline whilst playing everything else fast and loose. He is always seen as the fun one with the students.

Showcase Musician

Oli Demetriou

Oli has been with the showcases from the start and has served as Guitarist, Sound Tech, Bassist & Keyboard Player. We like to call him the everyman!