[1] He began playing on the flute and violin at age 13, for his own amusement, and his father let him study music as a profession.
In 1786 he established himself as a teacher of the pianoforte, organ, and flute.
His 'Musical Academy' was at 38 Hill Street, Berkeley Square; he was also organist, composer to, and director of the choir of St George's Chapel, Albemarle Street.
He died 27 September 1847, aged 82, in York Buildings, New Road, London.
[4] Among his works are: Essex also published a set of slow and quick marches for the pianoforte, with the full scores added for a military band, a variety of rondos for the pianoforte, and pianoforte and flute, and many single songs.