Multi-percussionist and drummer Pete Lockett is yet another huge talent that the Institute was fortunate enough to pin down for a drum masterclass. 

He is one of the most versatile multi-percussionists in the world, having immersed himself in percussion and drums from every part of the globe, from Indian to Arabic and from Japanese to Latin.  He has a number of collaborative projects and has released five albums.  The wide range of artists he’s worked with reflects the diversity of his playing.

He has recorded and or toured with: Björk, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Bill Bruford, Jeff Beck, David Torn, Vikku Vinayakram, Selva Ganesh, Ustad Zakir Hussain, The Verve, Steve Smith, Texas, Damien Rice, Craig Armstrong, Bernard Butler, U Shrinivas, Ronan Keating, Nitin Sawhney, Evan Dando, Adrian Sherwood, Afro Celt Sound System, Vanessa-Mae, David Arnold, Evelyn Glennie, Errol Brown, Rory Gallagher, Pet Shop Boys, Beth Orton, Hari Haran, Mel C, A R Rahman, Eumir Deodato, BBC concert orchestra,  DJ Judge Jules,  Sinead O'Conner and lots more!

Pete was joined by the Institute's own Amit Chatterjee to explore the sounds of Asian Fusion.  With Amit on guitar and Pete on percussion the room full of students were treated to some great performances and lots of helpful tips. A great evening indeed!