John is an established and versatile musician. Since the age of 5, he received a thorough traditional musical training culminating in studies at the Royal Academy of Music in 1983 where he later received a L.R.A.M. teaching diploma and Bachelor of Music degree. Whilst piano has been his main instrument, composition and arranging have also played an important part in his musical creativity. In 1987 John was awarded the prestigious 'College Student - All Musician of the Year' at the Wavendon All Music Awards - the brainchild of the jazz duo husband-and-wife team - John Dankworth and Cleo Laine. His interests span many aspects of the music profession including performance, recording and programming. Now 42, he lives just outside of London (UK) and travels a great deal abroad both as a freelance musician and a clinician/demonstrator for Roland, the electronic musical instrument manufacturer. Pictured from top to bottom: Collecting the All Musician of the Year at the Wavendon All Music Awards from Princess Ann, John with composer Oliver Messiaen at the Royal Academy of Music where he studied.