Richard grew up in Cornwall surrounded by music and developed a keen interest in the traditional music that tells the story of the remarkable history and people of this place.

Education

Richard spent four years (2007-2011) studying Folk and Traditional Music on the BMUS course at The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Richard then spent three years working primarily with adults with physical and learning disabilities before in 2014 enrolling on a three year Masters Degree at The University of South Wales to train as a Music Therapist which he graduated from in the summer of 2017.

The Present

Richard is currently performing with; The Rowan Tree, Brother Sea, Didjan, Cousin Jack’s Theatre Group and as a solo artist as well. Richard currently works as a Music Therapist for Children's Hospice South West at Little Harbour as well as privately in primary schools and with clients across Cornwall.