Beats Work is a unique organization that brings together three facilitators with an exciting range of skills and experience.

For more about each member of the team please click below.

»Simon is a multi-skilled percussionist and drummer, from rock drums through classical oriental percussion to South American dance rhythms. He is recognised as one of the top performers in his field and regularly performs internationally.

»He has a degree in French and business studies (including Certificat Pratique de Francais Commercial et Economique de la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris) and a music therapy diploma from the A.M.BX, Bordeaux, France.

»He has developed a unique interactive teaching method combining African and South-American teaching cultures with Western techniques. He works extensively as a music therapist and his passion and commitment to his work give outstanding results in all sectors.

»Simon writes on world music rhythm in the industry press and gives lectures to music degree students.

Simon has a unique range of percussion skills, is fluent in South American, African and oriental rhythms in addition to most popular western styles. Through his specialised work in North African/ Middle Eastern percussion and drums he has toured widely in Europe and North America performing at some of the world's most prestigious World Music festivals including WOMAD in Spain and the UK.
He regularly performs live both as a soloist and as part of large-scale productions. He also has a wide range of recording experience from live group recordings to session work with bands, solo artists and dance music producers.
He has travelled extensively and studied percussion in both Cuba and Morocco.

Simon has developed a unique interactive teaching method from his experiences with African and South American teaching cultures; his formal training as a music therapist; and his years of experience of running workshops and one-on-one classes with both adults and children.
He has combined this experience with his business background and personal experiences of running a small business to create the "Beats Work" project. His methods have culminated not only in Simon being recognised as a highly successful and inspirational teacher but also being identified by the British government and the Ministry of Culture in Paris as being one of Europe's leading professionals in teaching percussion.
In addition, Simon regularly teaches and lectures in top UK Music Academies and Colleges and has attracted support from a wide range of teaching and educational organisations.

Simon has also worked extensively as a music therapist and has undertaken a wide range of projects in this field. These include work with "disaffected" youth, autistic children, cerebral palsy patients, children with behavioural and learning difficulties and blind patients.

Simon writes articles regularly for leading UK drumming magazine "Drummer". Through these articles he shares some of his in-depth knowledge about aspects of world music rhythms and is currently in the process of writing a textbook on the subject.