KEYBOARD | PIANO

Lawrie has been a professional musician, tutor, producer and songwriter for over 30 years. Starting his career in 1986 as the keyboardist for rock band ‘Catch 22’, he went on to play throughout the UK and the US with multiple group and solo projects. His live and studio credits include Mel C (Spice Girls), Liberty X, Alexander O'Neal, Heather Small, Andrew Roachford, The Sugababes, Joss Stone, Earth Wind and Fire, Marti Pellow, Marcella Detroit, Alfie Boe and Kimberley Walsh (Girls Aloud).

As musical director, Lawrie has worked with Jocelyn Brown and Justin Lee Collins. He is a long time member of The AllStars Collective, a group of session musicians who have backed some of the world's biggest artists, delivering bespoke special events for a wide range of clients; high profile artists, brands, charities and private bookings.

As well as being a performing artist, Lawrie is a highly experienced multi-genre songwriter and producer. He has written for local and national TV and radio (including the Jonathan Ross Show, Hit Studio International and GMTV), working with multiple prestigious production companies and artists, including providing material for BAFTA for use in the Rocliffe New Writing Forum in New York, and several projects in London and LA with US chart producer Chris Landen and singer John Joseph.

Throughout his career, Lawrie has incorporated teaching into his work, and is known for his ability to help students reach their full potential, whilst at the same time fostering in them a real confidence and passion for music. He is currently a specialist keyboard, piano, and songwriting tutor at Canterbury Christchurch University, as well as teaching piano in Simon Langton Girls school, and to private clients locally and internationally with digital lessons. His teaching can incorporate all interests and genres, including exploring songwriting, which brings the keyboard and piano to life for his pupils.