My Musical Journey
My musical journey began in 1986 at age 30, when I picked up the guitar for the first time. Learning my first three chords opened a door that led me to write my first Christmas song, Santa’s On His Way.
Throughout the 1990s, I expanded my skills to the keyboard and pursued formal education, earning a BTEC in Music Technology and achieving a Grade 5 in Music Theory. In 1996, I continued my studies at the Leeds College of Music, focusing on Classical Guitar and Clarinet.
While a long-distance trucking career and a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis presented significant challenges to my musical development, my passion for songwriting remained.
After retiring in 2022, I returned to music production with renewed focus. Though the learning curve for modern software was steep, discovering AI technology in October 2025 transformed my creative process.
Today, I am proud to share the music of Santa’s Elfharmonic Chamber Orchestra, bringing to life the Christmas songs I first dreamed of when my children were young.
Songwriter & Author