About

Craig Coggle is a London-based music educator, drummer, and sound healing practitioner who has worked with thousands of people across mainstream schools, colleges, universities, SEN schools, hospices, and early years centres.

Originally from the Midlands, Craig began playing drums at age 12, quickly moving from tapping on any surface to acquiring his first drum kit. His passion grew as he played in bands in and out of school, eventually leading him to begin recording demos, auditioning and pursuing a music career.

In 1990, Craig relocated to London, where he balanced studying music with performing and recording with various bands and artists. His career gained momentum in 1992 when he joined Sun Dial and signed with Beggars Banquet, leading to the recording of multiple albums and extensive touring. After this Craig joined industrial rockers Skyscraper, signed with EMI, and began recording their successful second album.

During this period, Craig attended a music workshop led by John Stevens at Community Music in King’s Cross. This introduced him to a new way of playing and thinking about music, sparking his interest in improvisation, spontaneous music, prepared piano, found sounds, and body percussion. He began incorporating more playful and creative approaches to music-making.

In 2002, Craig furthered his studies in music facilitation at Goldsmiths, University of London, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He then began leading workshops in secondary and primary schools and teaching drum kit in schools and privately.

He went on to develop and lead curriculum programmes in junk percussion, Taiko drumming and hand drumming at KS3, as well as improvisation and community music at KS5.

Craig played a key role in developing and delivering the two-year teacher training programme, Teach Through Music, in collaboration with Trinity College and funded by the Mayor of London. This initiative aimed to enhance practical music-making in mainstream education.

In addition to his work in music education, Craig is a sound healing practitioner and facilitates therapeutic music-making for individuals and groups. He is also a certified meditation teacher and has written and published Meditation for Beginners and Meditation Power. He delivers meditation sessions for individuals and teaching staff in London schools.

For more details on lessons and group training contact Craig here.