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Bio: | Nigel Currently performs drums with the metal band DERADE. Nigel joined Derade for their second album and tour from 2020. Derade have released one album so far and are now signed to a label in Germany. He has played a wide range of styles from modern jazz, latin, rock, electronic and particularly metal.He specialises in Prog Metal, Classic Metal and Black Metal. He has studied drums and percussion at Colchester Institute and music at The Open University, ARU and LSBU. He has completed an MA Music at Middlesex University for which he gained a distinction. He has also taught drums at Middlesex University on their BA Music Degree and Bmus. Nigel has also composed music for drum play along books which explore the development of the drum set in terms of performance.Nigel has been teaching drums for nearly 20 years working 1 to 1 with students developing their musical aspirations and skills. He offers friendly and flexible teaching tailored to suite the individual needs of the student. He has a long background in working with children and adults of all abilities and needs. As a performer Nigel played with numerous acts and renowned musicians including James Coppolaro (Megadeth guitarist), Giovanni Amighetti (David Rhodes/Ace), Pier Bernardi (Ace). He has played drums on several of the recordings by the experimental progressive rock and metal band The nss58 Project. Nigel has also been the songwriter for all of The nss58 Projects back catalogue playing a wide range of instruments, production and recording Nigel is proud to be endorsed by SOULTONE CYMBALS and COLLISION DRUMSTICKS. |