He started his life in music with a band called The Invaders, in Cumbria, after leaving school, when earlier intending to go to Carlisle Art College. He later went to Leeds College of Music and trained as a classical musician (pianist and percussionist) where he met the violinist Mik Kaminski.
Initially, he pursued music with The Invaders in Cumbria following his departure from school, with plans to attend Carlisle Art College. He then went on to study at Leeds College of Music, where he developed into a classical musician (pianist and percussionist) and met violinist Mik Kaminski.