Biography
Teaching experience
Currently I am teaching pupils of various ages electric, acoustic & bass guitar, covering all aspects of musical theory, technical development, sight reading, popular rock and pop songs (using professional tab/grade books) and live performance (from complete beginners to advanced). My knowledge of music is at a very high standard, both in the theoretical & technical aspects of guitar playing.
I have been taught by some of the most renowned session musicians and professional guitarists in the world, names include:
Pete Friesen
Alice Cooper Band & The Almighty
Dave Kilminster
‘Guitarist’ magazine’s 1991 guitarist of the year, collaborated with Roger Waters & Keith Emerson
Guthrie Govan
‘Guitarist’ magazine’s 1993 guitarist of the year, Progressive Rock band Asia
Jamie Humphries
Australian Pink Floyd touring artist
I’m also a session musician, playing guitar, bass and drums at various live events and in recording studios. Whilst at the Academy of Contemporary Music I took the opportunity to perform with members of Skunk Anansie (Glastonbury Festival headliners 1999).
Music Qualifications
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University of Liverpool (2004-2007) – BA (Hons) Popular Music
This course covered a wide ranging study of contemporary/popular & classical music. Emphasis was placed on how to understand music analytically and how it is linked to culture, society, gender, politics & history. Performance and Music technology modules were also studied to degree standard. -
Academy of Contemporary Music (2003-2004) – Higher Diploma in Contemporary Popular Music performance
This course covered a holistic approach to studying and performing guitar to a professional standard. Emphasis was also placed on the business aspect of the music industry. This course was a progression from the Diploma course. - Academy of Contemporary Music (2001-2002) – Professional development award (Diploma) in Contemporary music performance
- A Levels - Music Technology (A/S)