manualhopper

Welcome to my little corner of the universe, where my mission statement is to create beautiful things. Between my relentless hymn arranging, chant accompaniment, pro calligraphy and writing, I hope to develop my own heart and mind, and offer some creative inspiration to others along the way. Musically, and specifically as a performer, I have three passions: hymn arranging, chant accompaniment and composition.
I have recently given up a 17-year butler career, starting at Buckingham Palace and concluding at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, as Head Butler to The Duke of Marlborough . I have also been a Cistercian novice monk for 2 and a half years. 
I'm also a pro calligrapher and specialise in the production of one-off works of art heavily inspired by historical practice. 
Everyone has their own tailor-made black cloud. Mine is recurrent depression, which can be severe. My creativity is a personal reservoir of inspiration, a place of healing, even sometimes an encouraging splint.