Iain is a highly trained musician who studied at two of the UK's top music conservatoires, the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the Royal College of Music. He was recognized for his outstanding citizenship with the Dr. Kenneth Ruark Memorial Award.

Iain's impressive musical career is marked by a series of notable achievements. At the age of 21, his 'Three Pieces for String Quartet' were performed live on BBC Radio 3 by the renowned Brodsky Quartet on the 'In Tune' contemporary music show from BBC Broadcasting House. He was later commissioned by the RNCM New Ensemble to write a short companion piece for Stravinsky's 'A Soldier's Tale', which was premiered at the RNCM's flagship End-of-Year Gala Concert in the Bridgewater Hall in 2005. 

Iain's talent as a composer and conductor was recognized by Steve Martland, who selected his pieces for public performance at the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall during the SPNM New Music Tour 2005. Iain also excelled in his orchestral conducting Supporting Professional Studies exam, earning a mark of 95% from the panel for his performance of Schubert. Additionally, he won the 2005 RNCM Alan Rawsthorne Composition Prize as a postgraduate student.

Iain has had the privilege of learning from some of the most talented music teachers in the industry. His teachers included Professor John Mayer and Professor Adam Gorb, Mike Robertson, Richard Evans and Kate Luxmoore.

Iain's musical journey began at a young age, and his enthusiasm for music led him to become the Resident Pianist of the Swallow Hotel Dundee at just 16 years old. He continued to hone skills and at 21, joined a team of city pianists entertaining at Bar Epernay in the Mailbox. By the age of 25, he was appointed Principal Resident Pianist, performing Friday and Saturday night entertainment. His dedication and passion for music saw him perform for thousands of local clients.

He has devoted years to conducting various music groups, ranging from amateur orchestras to primary school choirs and large percussion ensembles. He has collaborated with communities of all kinds, from rural villages to busy cities, and led the Alveley Village Band as their youngest Musical Director. His enthusiasm for music education has resulted in Iain participating in a variety of education projects across the regions of the UK. 

In 2015, he was conferred with Honorary Membership (HonRBC) of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire for his services to music in the years following graduation. In 2023, he became a Fellow of the Guild of Musicians and Singers in London.