Mitch A

Mitch and his family have been involved in the music business for 50 years. His grandfather and father have both worked at professional levels. As the third member of his family working in the music industry, Mitch has dedicated himself to the art of recording and producing music. One of the highlights of his short career has been working with ex-UB40 Sound Engineer Alan Caves on live shows and his promotion video. As well as his Distinction* AS level in Music Technology and 5 A* Diploma GCSE Performing Arts grades, Mitch has gained practical knowledge by recording material for both private and commercial use. Mitch also possesses the musicianship needed to act as a session drummer, taking the position of drummers unable to attend recording sessions. Despite Mitch’s love of performing, he also takes an active interest in the role of the technician; recording, live sound and acting as a drum technician. He also holds a Guinness World Record for participating in the Stick It To MS world record attempt alongside 600 other drummers at the NIA Birmingham in the UK in 2009.

Mitch began playing drums when he was 11 years old, starting off with a basic kit he took inspiration from his heroes; Liberty DeVitto, Simon Phillips, Jeff Porcaro and his father, Darren Austin. From the age of 14 his playing advanced from his home into the local area playing gigs and assisting previously formed groups. He has also spent time being a technician to small groups within his local area. Mitch became interested in sound engineering and started supporting local engineers whilst drawing on advice from invaluable resources such as Alan Caves and Darren Austin.

Now from the age of 18, Mitch works for himself and has toured the UK performing live shows and session recordings. Alongside of all this, Mitch also finds time to share his exceptional skills with his students. From January 2012 Mitch has relocated and now lives in Orlando Florida USA with his family in search of tours, live shows and session recordings with excellent session players on the USA circuit to help keep music LIVE!