Drumstars Faculty

Scott McCall

Scott is a Grade 8 musician who has enjoyed listening and playing to music from an early age. He began his drumming journey at the age of 11 in Longbenton Community College, where he studied with some of the best Drum Teachers in the area. His first opportunity to perform was his school orchestra, playing in school theatre projects, and helped organise the school's talent show "Longbenton Rocks". His teachers saw a great talent in him, and even offered him a position in the teachers band.

Once Scott fully built his foundation in school, he went on to play in a couple of local bands such as ID Me, The Heavy Jets and The Voluntears. During that time he got a taste for creating his own music, recording his bands EP's in local recording studios such as Loft & Broadwater Studios. The EP recorded in Broadwater, was a prize after winning the local Soundwave Music Competition in 2015 with The Heavy Jets.

During his time with The Voluntears, he toured all around the UK, including Manchester, London, Glasgow, Liverpool, and supported many big artists such as Ocean Colour Scene, Dodgy, Pete Doherty, Gabrielle, James, Peter Hook (Joy Division), John Power (Cast), and White Lies.

Scott now dedicates all his time teaching young students, sharing all of his knowledge and experience to all of the upcoming Drumstars in the local area, whilst playing in a local cover band " The Ritchie Bee Band" and also the "North Tyneside Pipe Band".

Craig Eriksson

Drum Teacher

Craig Eriksson

Craig is a North East based drummer with a passion for teaching and playing music. Born in South Shields, he spent his early years playing in the South Tyneside Youth Orchestra, The Young Sinfonia (Sage Gateshead) and various percussion ensembles. Alongside this he performed regularly with tribute and original bands on the northern circuit.

Craig moved to London to study at Tech Music Schools from which he graduated with a 2:1 (hons). Tech Music School (Now BIMM) is a contemporary learning institute responsible for pumping out some of the best up and coming talent in the UK. By studying here craig gained the skills a player would need to succeede in todays music industry.

During his time in London Craig earned valuable experience touring with established bands and gained useful recording experience. He is also a regular on the function circuit playing in bands for weddings and corporate events. Highlights of his career have seen him perform in places such as: California, London, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Slovenia, Croatia, Holland and Switzerland.

Craig is currently performing with Blitz Vega. Blitz Vega is a new band ft Andy Rourke (Former The Smiths Bass Player) & KAV (Former Guitarist for The Happy Mondays). They recorded a Live Studio session at Abbey Road Studio 2. The band are currently signed to United Talent and have a two Single deal with Sony Records. Following their debut performance in LA the band are awaiting international tour dates.

Craig also worked as the Assistant Manager in the Hire Department at Bell Percussion. This gave him a unique insight into the music industry by working closely with Britain’s most professional percussionists and drummers. He had to have an in depth knowledge of everything a modern percussionist would need and catered for players and clients at the absolute top of the game. He hired equipment out to many different clients, including: Abbey Road Studios, Coldplay, X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Air Studios, Sting, Peaky Blinders, BBC Proms, London Symphony Orchestra (Star Wars), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC Symphony Orchestra.’

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