STUART WOOD
Drummer & Percussionist

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Background

Stuart started playing drums at the age of 19, although he had been interested in and exposed to music since his very early years through his older brother playing in various groups in the 60's.

Ten years later, Stuart was started to incorporate various World Percussion instruments into his repertoire.  Today his major focus is a s percussionist, although he still plays drum kit on occasions.

During this 30 year period, Stuart has gained a wealth of knowledge on his instruments, interacting as a band, playing techniques and the most positive approaches to playing, in a range of different settings. He shares this on his music web site for drummers & percussionists, Waywood Music.

Since starting his own business, Stuart also sells ethnic drums and percussion from many of the top manufacturers where he applies his experience and his passion for understanding the instruments and their background. Stuart's approach to selling is that customers should receive the best drum for them, which is why he goes to great pains to sort-out exactly what the customer wants and then personally selects the item(s) and arranging delivery to the customer's doorstep.

'I would recommend Waywood [Music] to anyone wishing to purchase percussion instruments. Given the natural variability of handmade instruments, it is worth a lot to be able to trust the person you are buying from to pick out a good one for you, and on top of that to be priced so competitively is the icing on the cake.'

(PC, Customer, London)

Playing Experience

Stuart has broad playing experience in different situations and styles. He's played as a permanent member of bands and also in a session capacity. He's also recorded extensively.

When it comes to playing style Stuart has experience in rock (NOT heavy metal or punk), folk, ceilidh, traditional, pop. dance and World. Some of the more notable vents he's helped at include the procession and enthronement of Dr John Sentamu as Archbishop of York, the Calling All Nations international event at Berlin Olympiastadion, Kirchentag in Leipzig, Spring Harvest and Christian Praise Leicester.

Stuart has worked with many artists, a few of whom include Psalm Drummers, Rob Newey, Esther Alexander, Martin Neil, Phil Baggaley (The Time Project, One Big Sky & The Harbour Lights), Paul Douglas (solo & band) and John Stamp.

Stuart currently plays as part of

- One Big Sky: A Derby-based 5-piece acoustic band
- Northern Quarter: A 6-piece Loughborough-based electro-acoustic band
- Parking Space: A 3-piece lounge-style acoustic band from Loughborough

Availability & Equipment

Stuart is available for recording and live playing work as a percussionist. He can provide his own equipment and has his own transport.

Stuart plays a wide range of drums from Africa and Latin America (including congas, bongos, udu,  djembe, cajón) and numerous shakers, bells, cymbals, gongs and special effects.

He also has a passion for the didgeridoo.

CONTACT STUART FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dr Stuart Wood
c/o Waywood Training
PO Box 202
Loughborough
Leics
LE11 1WP

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