Charlie Wood

Charlie is a professional drummer, percussionist, and tap dancer based in Melbourne, Australia. He has studied and practiced both art forms for 16 years, beginning in Tokyo, Japan. Charlie completed a Bachelor of Applied Music (Performance) at Box Hill Institute in Melbourne, where he studied with drumming greats Robi Parolin, Dave Beck, and Tony Floyd. Charlie focuses on a variety of musical genres, including rock, jazz, funk, Latin, salsa, and jazz fusion. He is an active performer, playing in numerous mixed-genre bands/duo acts at venues in St Kilda, Fitzroy, Brunswick, Collingwood, and more, and has performed at larger venues such as Hamer Hall, The Astor Theatre, The National Theatre, and Chapel Off Chapel. Charlie is also a session drummer for corporate shows and events, performing at venues such as Coombe Yarra Valley, Angus & Bon, and Stones of the Yarra Valley.