Q: How did you become a teacher and why?

A: I became a teacher because I wanted others to feel the same joy and companionship of the arts as I did when I was growing up, and still do to this day. 

Q: Tell us about yourself? 

A: I am a multi-instrumentalist and I like most kinds of music. I have spent many years playing in bands as a guitarist and keyboard player, playing everything from rock to folk. My music has taken me all around the world as far as New Zealand. I have composed hundreds of pieces which have been performed around the world. These include a festival in Zanzibar, music for an award-winning film (which my production company produced) and a stage play at the National Theatre. I have released a number of albums in an array of genres such as jazz, world music and rock/pop. I have learned so much in a varied musical career which informs my teaching.

Q: Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

A: When I was 9 years old I toured the UK with the Welsh National Opera. 

Q: If you were to write a book, what would it be about?

A: In addition to my musical pursuits I am a published author. I have written four novels, four novellas, two screenplays, a travelogue, an academic thesis and ten musical plays for schools. My production company recently released it's first film The Beachcombers, featuring Emilia Fox. It has won a number of awards at festivals around the country and we are in the process of making our next film as I write. I have also written two full-length plays which are due to open in London next year.

Q: What would you do if you never had to work again?

A: I would keep working. I love my work and always want to keep improving.

Q: What is important to you?

A: Family

The children at Ayscoughfee Hall School are having so much fun in Mr Lawrence's active music lessons.