After completing his Honours in Education (1999), Neil taught in London, England for 3 years where he fell in love with the drum and all things percussive. There he studied African drumming with numerous West African teachers. He returned to South Africa to complete his Masters in Music Therapy (2005).

Following his studies he worked with various groups and individuals of all ages suffering from a range of physical, mental and emotional disabilities.

During this time he also worked extensively with rhythm and percussion in corporate and educational environments, promoting the medium of drumming and percussion to raise employees and students potentials.
He was a member of an 11 piece African drumming and percussion ensemble called Sekiedenz for 4 years as well as being part of a percussion duo called Komodo for 2 years who performed primarily with 'Hangs'.

Neil has recently immigrated to New Zealand with his wife Susan. He currently works at a special needs school in Pukekohe as a registered Music Therapist and teacher. Neil is passionate about spreading the global language of music and rhythm when ever and where ever he can!