Jon Ewen
Classically trained multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator with over three decades of experience in performance,
recording and music education. Initially trained as a singer, he later developed as a pianist, flautist and percussionist
before studying at the Total Percussion School in London. He has since spent over twenty-five years working as a
session and touring musician across a wide range of genres.
Alongside his performance career, he has taught drum kit, tuned and hand percussion for more than thirty-five years in
both private and educational settings, and now also teaches singing, piano, keyboard and flute. His work as a composer,
session musician and sound designer includes collaborations with major broadcasters, record labels and production
companies including the BBC, Big Finish Productions, EMI, Chrysalis Records and Earache Records.
His credits span film, television, audio drama and commercial music libraries, including work connected with the
Doctor Who franchise. In addition to recording and touring with numerous artists and bands, he continues to compose,
perform and educate internationally, teaching both in person and online following completion of a TEFL qualification
in 2021. He is currently considering further professional development through a Degree Certificate for Music
Educators.
Skills
Drum kit, hand and tuned percussion
Composing,
Arranging
Songwriting
Sound Design
Piano/Keyboard
Singing
Flute
Teaching Experience
Bexhill High School
Battle Abbey Prep School
ADAPT Theatre
Robertsbridge Community College (Under ADAPT)
Rye College (Under ADAPT)
Buckswood School
Bexhill Academy
Private Tuition through One to One, Group & Video Call.
Clients/Companies/Artists
BBC
EMI
CHRYSALIS RECORDS
EARACHE RECORDS
BIG FINISH PRODUCTIONS
LOOPMASTERS
WEST ONE MUSIC
BIG VILLAGE RECORDS
DISKY
BLUE DOT MUSIC
DIGITAL VISION
BEATBOX
KCM RECORDS
SAVAGE MESSIAH (Artist)
SCOTT ATKINS (Producer)
HARVEY SUMMERS (Producer)
FRANCIS DUNNERY (Artist/Producer)
BLACKDOWN (Artist)
LITTLE MONKEYS (Artist)
Releases
Role Client/Company
Doctor Who -Scavenger (March
2014) Audio Drama Composer (Unused Music) Big Finish Productions/BBC
The Fateful Dark (March 2014)
Album Session Musician (Keyboards)
Scott Atkins (Producer)/
Savage Messiah/ Earache
Records UK
Golden Age of Z (Summer 2014)
Fan Short Film
Composer Golden Age Productions
The Blackdown EP
Album Drummer/Composer/Producer Blackdown
D: Evolution
Album Drummer/Composer/Producer Little Monkeys
Live At The Marquee
Album Drummer/Composer/Producer Little Monkeys
Buddha Experience
Album
Session Musician
(Drums/Percussion) EMI/Disky
Circle
Album Session Musician
(Drums/Percussion) Medium Moose Records
Gravity Volume 1
Album Session Musician
(Drums/Percussion) Phaedrus/Blue Dot Music
TV Themes Links & Stings
Album
Session Musician
(Drums/Percussion) Deep Sounds/Digital Vision
Mad as the Mist & Snow
Album
Session Musician
(Drums/Percussion) Kenny Craddock/KCM Records
Twisted Country
Session Musician
(Drums/Percussion)
Deep Sounds/West One Music
Album
Past Lives
Album Session Musician
(Drums/Percussion)
Big Village Records
80’s Punk/Ska Session Musician Savasanna/Beatbox
Album (Drums/Percussion)
Lounge/Chillout Session Musician Loopmasters
(Drums/Percussion)
Space Security Service - 6 Episode Doctor Who
Spinoff Audio Series -- Audio Drama - Releasing
June 2025/July26
Composer & Sound Designer Big Finish Productions/BBC
Past Live Projects
Tuxedo Sam – Hard Rock Originals - Drummer
Iguanahead – Rock Originals - Drummer
Bushfire featuring Nana Tsiboe– African/Hip
Hop Rock crossover - Drummer
Garatwist – Folk & Folk Rock Originals -
Drummer
Slay the Oppressor – Metal Originals -
Drummer
The Garry Blakely Band – Folk Rock -Drummer
Blackdown – Metal Originals - Drummer
The Roger Carey Band - Drummer
The Martin Blackman Band – Drummer
The Rufus Stone Band - Drummer
Liane Carroll – Jazz - Drummer
Cut the Mustard – Roots and Blues - Drummer
Current Live Projects
Mars Bonfire (Album, Live Shows coming
2026/7) – Drummer/Composer
Admiral Finns Reloaded
(Rock/Punk/RocknRoll Live Covers) -
Drummer
Llama Legs/The Garry Blakeley Band (Live
Folk Trio) - Drummer
References
Anneliese Dale - ADAPT Theatre Director
Scott Atkins - Music Producer
Nicholas Briggs - Director/Producer
Harvey Summers - Music Producer
Contact information available upon requet
20" Custom Brilliant Ride
18" Custom Brilliant Crash
16" Custom Brilliant Crash
14" Custom Brilliant Hi Hats
8" Custom Brilliant Splash
10" Custom Brilliant Splash
18" Extreme China
17" Extreme Crash
15" Vintage Crash
13" Vintage Hi Hats
16" FXO China
16" FXO China


















