About

Alex started his musical journey in the west end of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne at the age of thirteen and hasn’t looked back since. 

 

After receiving private tuition at his high school, Alex decided to continue his music studies at Newcastle College. This is where he found a true passion for music and performing. In 2014, Alex left Newcastle College after being accepted into The Academy Of Contemporary Music, Guildford to further enhance his studies at degree level and to pursue his aspirations of becoming a professional musician. Under the guidance of industry veterans such as Frank Tontoh (George Michael, Amy Winehouse, Craig David), Pete Riley (Guthrie Govan, Rhythm Magazine) he graduated from ACM in 2016 with first class honours (BMus). 

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Post graduation, Alex began teaching drums privately, recording and performing across the UK with various acts, as well as continuing to post covers, lessons, transcriptions and playthroughs on his Youtube channel "AlexBlackDrums" which currently has over 400,000+ views collectively. 

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As well as teaching privately at his own drum studio in Newcastle, Alex is currently recording and touring with progressive metal band “Giant Walker” and after releasing their debut album "All in Good Time" in 2022, they have picked up coverage with the likes of Rolling Stone, Metal Hammer, Planet Rock, BBC, Louder Sound/Prog Magazine and many other respected worldwide publications.

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Alex’s career has gone from strength to strength, as he moves to pursue his goals and give back to others, what he has been so fortunate to receive himself.