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.

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.

Music Teacher
Tamara Vancza
Tamara joined us in 2022 as a Music Teacher with one of our Junior schools. She currently teaches Piano, Guitar & Singing.

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 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!
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If you want to teach music or be part of our different music projects around Thanet, please get in touch!
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