John Curran is a professional drummer, teacher, composer, and sound designer with over 20 years of international performing and teaching experience, now based in Porto.

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He has taught over 250 students, guiding them through internationally recognised Rockschool and Trinity College London programmes, achieving a 100% pass rate from Grades 1–8.

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Alongside teaching, John has built an extensive career as a performer, touring across the UK and Europe and performing at festivals such as Bloodstock Open Air. He has shared stages with artists including Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden), Dave Evans (AC/DC), and Phil Campbell (Motörhead). He has recorded at studios including Parr Street Studios and Graceland Studios.

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For seven years, John worked as Drummer and Musical Director at the Forum Theatre, leading live productions and working closely with performers—experience that now feeds directly into his teaching.

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He also works professionally as a composer and sound designer, with his music featured on BBC, NBC, Sky Sports, Discovery Channel, and PBS, as well as campaigns for brands such as Nike, Kellogg's, and Babbel.

John holds a First-Class Honours degree in Composition & Performance from the University of Salford, where he studied under respected drum educator Dave Hassel.