Alex started clarinet age nine and learns with Jessie Grimes at the Royal College of Music Junior Department. He has been a member of the National Youth Orchestra for the last two years, appearing twice as principal clarinet, and also enjoys playing jazz piano in a trio at school and quartet at RCMJD. He attends Alleyn's School where he is studying for A-levels in Maths, Music and Economics and in his free time likes playing and watching football and cricket.