Steve first studied tabla in Benares, India in 1983 with Pt. Chotilal Misra, and was subsequently accepted as a chela (disciple) in accordance with Indian musical tradition.

He has been teaching tabla and leading workshops and courses in the U.K. since 1995, and has also worked with classical and contemporary musicians and dancers. In recent years he has been under the tutelage of London-based tabla master, Pt. Sharda Sahai.

Workshops supporting National Curriculum requirements for both primary and secondary schools.

Enrichment Programme courses for Gifted and Talented pupils.

Undergraduate World music workshops.

Conference sessions and INSET training courses for Brighton & Hove, West Sussex and Hampshire Music Services.

Private tuition for a wide range of pupils, from children to professional musicians.

For children and young people with impaired hearing, physical disabilities, autism, and other special educational needs.

Extended projects with West Sussex Social Services in dance/percussion/theatre for adults with physical and learning disabilities.

Accompaniment for classical Indian voice, sitar and dance.

Western acoustic jazz/fusion and improvisation, percussion and tabla for contemporary dance, movement and storytelling.