Fred found his real musical passion at 14 with drum kit and percussion after studying trumpet for 4 years.

During his earlier training, Fred was fortunate to have traveled to Spain, France, Germany, Holland, Poland, Egypt, Turkey and various states in USA with a number of orchestras and ensembles. As principle of percussion on a tour to Spain, he had the opportunity to take part in the Pablo Casals festival with the East Sussex Youth Orchestra conducted by Colin Metters.

An active performer in London and Sussex, Fred has played a large variety of repertoire on percussion, timpani and drum kit. Highlights include concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, LSO St Luke’s and the Brighton Centre. At Christmas Fred was offered first dep on off-West End show Salad Days and played 35 shows over the 3 month run.

Currently doing undergraduate degree at Trinity College of Music London, Fred has enjoyed the opportunity to play with the College’s Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia and Musical Theatre band.
His professors include Gary Kettel, Kevin Nutty, Mick Doran, Marney O'Sullivan, Charlie Fullbrook and Gillian Mcdonagh.

In addition to his studies, Fred currently teaches for Tower Hamlets Arts and Music Service as a whole class percussion tutor.

Away from music, he is passionate about cricket and football, an enthusiastic skier and enjoys good food and wine.