Daniel Gay

Daniel Gay - Proprietor of Dans Music 79 Churchill Road Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 4NQ England email Dansmusic@me.com

After high school Dan continued to study music at the College of Dupage, while gigging extensively and doing dep and session recording work. He even had the opportunity to play with blues legend Eddie Clearwater, which was a great experience.

In 1988 Dan moved to London and performed 100s of gigs with many bands and performed on several recordings over the next few years. He earned Endorsements with Zilijian cymbals, Bear Percussion, DM custom Drums, and Pro-mark Drumsticks.He opened a a small music equipment retail outlet in 1998. and started teaching privately as well as in two local high schools. Within 2 years Dan expanded the teaching and now performs drumming Clinics for the Norfolk county council.

In 2002 DansMusic moved into a much larger premises and expanded his teaching practice with lessons on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals. Incorporating a state of the art Pro Tools recording studio. Later the same year Dan started Red Curtain Records a small independent record label, to help out young bands get their music to major labels. Red Curtain is also the main financial sponsor for one of the largest battle of the bands in England that runs for 24 weeks.

In 2002 Dan became become a percussion examiner for Rockschool and Trinity Guilhall College The prestigious examination board that gives government accredited music exam from grade1 -8. http://www.RSLAWARDS.COM

Daniel Gay is a renowned drummer with over 40 years of experience in the music industry. He is a highly skilled drum teacher and an international music examiner, having examined in over 20 countries for RSLAwards. Throughout his career, he has gained a reputation for his technical proficiency and musicianship, and has become a respected figure in the drumming community. With a deep understanding of the instrument and a passion for passing on his knowledge to others, Daniel continues to inspire and educate drummers of all levels, making him a sought-after educator and mentor in the global drumming community.

Dan is continues to push forward in all areas of popular music education. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/DansMusicRSLExamCentre/