During this time he has performed with many of scotland's leading school, local authority and university ensembles, including the Park Mains High School Concert Bands, Stage Bands, and Choirs, and the 1st Renfrewshire Brass Band.
In 2004 he was accepted to study at the University of Strathclyde where he is currently in his final year of the Applied Music course, studying guitar as his first instrument. As part of the University of Strathclyde Guitar Ensemble, he has performed at many of Glasgow's most prestigious venues, including the Barony Hall and the Royal Academy of Music and Drama.
Most of Gordon's spare time is dedicated to music, including performing and sound engineering. He is currently undertaking an Honours project consisting of an album engineered and performed by himself.