He holds a Certificate for achievements in Radio and TV journalism, from Indiana University, USA and accolades in Printing, Production and Operations. Over the past 17 years, Parks has meticulously crafted all his knowledge and experience into educational programmes for producers and musicians; including Master Classes, Digital Media & Marketing, Music Business & Technology, Events Industry Operations, Song-writing Programmes and Rehearsal & Live Performance for young & upcoming musicians.

Even whilst managing the Cape Town Jazzathon, Parks was also Head of Department of an acclaimed Training and Development Program for The Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Through this program his team managed a ground-breaking workshop programme – The CTIJF Schools Music & Careers – devised by the CTIJF Festival.