Simon is a professional drummer based in the Northern beaches area of Sydney, Australia. He has returned to his native Australia after spending over 10 years working as a pro drummer and drum tutor in the UK. While in the UK he earned a reputation as a talented, reliable drummer who can play comfortably a wide range of styles from jazz fusion to soul and rock. As well as regular gigs with the hugely popular 16 piece classic soul / motown outfit Souledasylum formed by Mike Rowe, former bassist with Chris Rea and David Coverdale and his own jazz fusion group the originally titled Simon Abbott Band, he has become a first call depping / stand in drummer for many function / corporate bands as well as name bands such as rockabilly acts Union Avenue and the Radiotones, and can comfortably fit in to virtually any musical situation, sight reading or busking. Simon has also performed in challenging musical productions such as Godspell.

Simon is currently the regular drummer with one of Australia's no 1 cover bands 'The Australian Blues Brothers Show', 'Bfunkd' and the 'Vicky Turner Band'. He's also doing regular fill ins with one of Sydney's top party bands The 'After Party Band' and playing and recording with some local original artists.

As well as his busy playing schedule Simon has enjoyed teaching drums at private music schools and University in the UK and has put hundreds of pupils through Trinity College grade exams with 100% success rate (In Australia Simon teaches AMEB CPM courses). Some of his students have gone on to become successful professional drummers. His relaxed teaching style and individually tailored approach to drum lessons made Simon a very popular tutor with a 2 year waiting list (in the UK) at one point. He is currently teaching at schools in the Hornsby area and has a busy timetable with private students.

Simon is available for private drum lessons at competitive rates. Please check my Learning page for more
details.

Also available for sessions and short notice fill in work and drum tuning / setup.