I showed an early aptitude for music, and I am very grateful to my parents for arranging
piano lessons for me from the age of six.My teacher
Stuart Thyne – scholarly, old‐fashioned and thorough – was the best possible teacher for
me.As well as piano, he taught me music theory, developed my ear, and encouraged
composition.He was also one of the few people who really understood me.
In addition to piano, I play organ and clarinet.I am Director of
Music and Organist at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church.Over the years I have
volunteered as pianist for several amateur choirs and drama groups.I have a tenor voice
and I sing in two choirs.
I have composed a number of pieces, but I have never submitted anything for publication.
