NEIL THOMPSON - NON-EXECUTIVE DIrECTOR

Neil has been a member of an eclectic mix of music projects. He gained a publication deal as lead guitarist of Aristocrats; an indie band compared to Bloc Party and The Cure. He also played Synths in The Vanity Clause; an electronic band from Southend - where he met The Song School’s founder, Louisa. Continuing on his musical journey; Neil is currently learning drums.

In his day job Neil is a Director at Atkins; a renowned engineering consultancy. Neil is also chair of the Built Environment at the Institute of Engineering & Technology; plus he is an Honorary Associate Professor at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at University College London. In addition, Neil is a cohost on the Digital Twin Fan Club podcast!

Asked why he wanted to get involved at The Song School, Neil says;

“I am inspired by the mission of The Song School. I didn’t pick up a musical instrument until I was 19. Not through disinterest, but due to the lack of access to instruments and I was put off by the formal structure of learning.

I’m here to help build a community and a platform so ALL young people can have access to a community that enables a new and innovative approach to musicianship.”