Mike Diprose grew up in Kent, studied at the Royal Academy of Music and is now a professional freelance trumpeter based in London. Mike plays with various ensembles embracing an eclectic mix of musical styles from orchestras, contemporary ensembles, baroque and chamber groups to recording sessions, shows, jazz and big bands. He was recently featured on the sound track to the British motion picture "Charlie".

Mike also has 12 years experience teaching brass in several places of education and has helped many pupils go on to scholarships and exhibitions at various notable schools such as Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, Kings College School (Cambridge), Harrow, Charterhouse; Cambridge, Oxford, other universities and colleges of music.

An ex-pupil from University of London, Royal Holloway has just successfully completed post graduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.