ABOUT ME
I first picked up the sticks at the age of six when my older brother was given a practice drum kit by a family friend. He taught me a basic rock beat and my drumming obsession began. I got my first real drum kit when I was 8 and spent the next few years honing my skills to the likes of AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Metallica and many others.
I joined my first band at the age of 17 and spent the next 8 years playing with various bands, touring and recording. In 1999 I started an HND in Modern Musicianship at Jewel & Esk Valley College followed by 3 years at Napier University graduating with a BA (Honours) Degree in Popular Music.
After university I got a job at my local drum shop where I developed my technical knowledge of the drum kit and got to know many of my fellow Edinburgh based drummers.
My teaching career began in 2008 when I joined the Academy of Music and Sound (AMS) as drum tutor where I taught NC, HNC & HND courses until 2018. Alongside teaching drum kit at AMS, I became course coordinator for the HND cohort and laterally I co-managed the centre for 2 years prior to leaving.
In 2018 I was delighted to join the City of Edinburgh Council Instrumental Music Service to teach drums and percussion in a number of Edinburgh high schools.
Alongside these jobs, since 2008, I have built a successful private drum tuition business - VINI BONNAR DRUMS - with a weekly clientele of between 20-30 students.
I am passionate about teaching and helping my students achieve their goals. If you'd like more information on lessons, please contact me.
I play live regularly with my original, heavy, 2 piece band Under-Volt and Power Denim - a covers band playing heavy deep cuts.
