Tom trained in Musical Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music. He studied Music with a focus on piano at Sussex University and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

As an actor-musician he has worked in the West End and on UK and international tours, including Judy! (Arts Theatre London), The Commitments (UK and Ireland tour) and The Choir of Man (European and Australian tours).

As a musical director, he works at many of the London-based drama schools including Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London Studio Centre and Italia Conti, specialising in vocal technique and health.