TRUSTEES

CHRIS HODGESChris is an accomplished session drummer, recording two studio albums with his own bands as well as touring supporting Ellie Goulding. He set up The Rhythm Studio in 2009  and continues to teach drums as well as overseeing the runni…

CHRIS HODGES

Chris is the founder or both The Rhythm Studio, a contemporary music school in West London, and The Rhythm Studio Foundation, which aims to widen access to the music education opportunities on offer at the school. Chris is a member of the academy’s drum teaching team, while also overseeing the school’s sixth form, extra-curricular classes, holiday camps, and the community work delivered by the Foundation.

FRAN MARTINFran started his career producing stages at festivals before taking this knowledge and applying it to the world of brands.He is currently the head of live at creative marketing agency FRUKT where he helps global brands harness the power of music by delivering events all over Europe and beyond.He has seen first hand how creative experiences can entertain, make lasting impressions and help young people realise their potential.

FRAN MARTIN

Fran started his career producing stages at festivals before taking this knowledge and applying it to the world of brands.He is currently the head of live at creative marketing agency FRUKT where he helps global brands harness the power of music by delivering events all over Europe and beyond. He has seen first hand how creative experiences can entertain, make lasting impressions and help young people realise their potential.

CAROLINE CAREYCaroline has a background in fundraising for the arts and children’s charities, including the Young Vic theatre, the London Symphony Orchestra and children’s mental health charity Place2Be. She strongly believes that opportunities…

CAROLINE CAREY

Caroline has a background in fundraising for the arts and children’s charities, including the Young Vic theatre, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the children’s mental health charity Place2Be. She is currently Senior Partnerships Manager at Chefs In Schools, a charity that aims to transform nutrition in schools. She strongly believes that opportunities in music should be accessible for all and not just those able to afford it. 

CAROLINE BISHOPCaroline is a communications consultant, who has worked in many different industries and sectors. Most recently she was on GSK’s Corporate Reputation and Brand team, co-ordinating communications for the company’s partnerships with Save the Children, Comic Relief, Malaria No More and others. She is passionate about music, how it can transform and enhance life, and about helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds to receive the same opportunities as others.

CAROLINE BISHOP

Caroline is a communications consultant, who has worked in many different industries and sectors. Most recently she was on GSK’s Corporate Reputation and Brand team, co-ordinating communications for the company’s partnerships with Save the Children, Comic Relief, Malaria No More and others. She is passionate about music, how it can transform and enhance life, and about helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds to receive the same opportunities as others.

STEPHEN JENKINSStephen is the Founder & MD of Too Many Dreams, a strategic marketing, content and communications agency for creative and technology companies. He previously spent 13 years in the music industry, working for a variety of record labels, including EMI, Virgin, Wall of Sound and [PIAS] Entertainment. He is an avid record collector, former DJ and a bad golfer. He is also proficient at speaking about himself in the third person.

STEPHEN JENKINS

Stephen is the Founder & MD of Too Many Dreams, a strategic marketing, content and communications agency for creative and technology companies. He previously spent 13 years in the music industry, working for a variety of record labels, including EMI, Virgin, Wall of Sound and [PIAS] Entertainment. He is an avid record collector, former DJ and a bad golfer. He is also proficient at speaking about himself in the third person.

SIMON REID

Simon has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry, primarily managing equity and multi-asset portfolios. He is currently an investment director at VAR Capital, a private wealth boutique, and is also a trustee of the Science Museum Foundation. Away from work, he is passionate about music, golf and skiing, and is a big supporter of The Rhythm Studio's fun-filled, modern approach to teaching music.

youth TRUSTEEs

ALEJANDRA LOZANO

Alejandra is an ex RSF scholarship student from 2017 till 2020. She took part in the part-time Level 2 and 3 production and business certificate as well as vocal and piano lessons. Providing her an open door to her keen interest in film music and learning a lot of skills along the way.

She believes that music can be a great way to help people of all ages that may be going through mental health struggles. She has now graduated from Cardiff University with a degree in Psychology and will now work as an Occupational Therapy tech in Cardiff.

ANU BADMUS

Anu was an RSF scholarship student from 2019 to 2022, where she received weekly vocal training. She began her performing journey on the West End in Disney’s The Lion King, and now continues to sing in church when she is able. She currently studies Law at the University of Warwick, while actively pursuing a career in finance.

Recently, Anu has become particularly interested in the relationship between music and finance, looking beyond performing to explore how creative industries are sustained in the world of business. More broadly, she sees music as an important emotional outlet, offering comfort and community for many people.

FINLAY GEE

Finlay Gee is an in-house producer, songwriter, A&R, and artist manager at independent label and management company Don’t Sleep. Since joining the team at 17, he has become a core part of the company’s creative engine - supporting artists through early development, guiding project direction, and helping shape records from first ideas to final release.

His work spans hands-on production, creative strategy, and long-term artist growth. Having first joined The Rhythm Studio at the age of 10 and continuing through college, Finlay credits the school as a foundation for his musical journey. He later went on to perform at The Royal Albert Hall’s 150th anniversary as a drummer.