Bio
Guitar Playing & Teaching Experience:
Performance Experience
12 years of experience performing in function bands and duo’s in a variety of different styles for weddings, parties, charity events and stage shows in a wide range of venues across the UK (2001-Present)
Versitile player competent in a variety of different styles & genres including rock, funk, pop, reggae, blues, jazz and more
Established backing vocalist
Experience performing as a solo artist & as a member in a group
Teaching Experience - (Please see my Lessons page for more info)
Tutor for ACMR South Coast on the BTEC Performance Diploma, Teaching units in Songwriting, Guitar Improvisation, Performance Clinic, Repertoire Development and Stage Presentation (2012-Present)
Experienced teaching one to one and group lessons at ACMR South Coast based in Bournemouth, Dorset (2009-Present)
Provide private teaching as a freelance guitar/bass/ukulele tutor in the Bournemouth/Poole area (2009-Present)
Experienced in providing workshop tuition in songwriting, instrumental and band development (2010-Present)
Currently provide guitar and bass guitar tuition in Bournemouth/Poole schools (2010-Present)
Ability to teach electric or acoustic guitar in a wide variety of musical styles but specialise in rock, pop & blues playing
Comfortable teaching guitar technique, fretboard knowledge, sight reading, improvisation, aural training, music theory, expanding repertoire, fundamentals of guitar maintenance and recording techniques
Provide bass guitar tuition at a beginner level, focusing on a variety of different elements such as building repertoire, improving technique, fret board knowledge, (scales, notes on the fretboard etc) bass sound/effects and how to adapt to different styles of music.
Currently teach Ukulele at a beginner level, working on technique and fretboard knowledge whist building a repertoire of songs or working towards grade examinations
Ability to teach RGT, Rockschool and Trinity exam material in preperation for music exams and can help with preparation for GCSE/A Level Music and BTEC studies also.
Experienced singing backing vocals so would be able to help you with any vocal harmonies which you may wish to learn.
Through studies at The Academy of Contemporary Music I attained a Degree in Music Production so if you require any assistance with any aspects of recording I can include it in your lessons also
Recording Experience
Experienced in recording a variety of musical genres including rock, pop, and hip-hop including a wide range of instrumentation
Good understanding and knowledge of the processes involved when recording commercially viable music
Mixing and mastering skills including live recording
Experience using synthetic sounds and manipulating audio
Ability to create music to deadlines from a specific brief whist working on a variety of freelance recording sessions
Song-Writing Experience
Experienced composer of contrasting instrumentation in a wide variety of styles
Composed tracks for group and solo projects
Knowledge of musical theory, harmony and arrangement
Written music to deadlines and to specific briefs
Personal Information
I have gained a wide knowledge of the music industry having persued music education including general music studies, guitar studies, and music production at the academy of contemporary music. This study has furthered my knowledge in areas such as performance, composition, production, business, marketing and promotion
I have an interest in all genres of music and how sounds are created and would like to be involved in music creation for television, motion picture and computer games
I currently perform with a Bournemouth based 4 piece band called 'B Town Soul Cats.' We play an eclectic mix of popular songs from the classic soul, funk, dance and pop genres. We are currently gigging in the Dorset area and are now taking bookings for weddings, parties and corporate events across the UK. (Click HERE for more info)
I am also a member of a live acoustic duo called ‘The Lost Cats’ based in the south west (click HERE for more info)
Currently seeking ongoing live performance work, private teaching, and freelance session work
Qualifications
BA Hons in Music Performance (Production) - Academy Of Contemporary Music
PDC HND in Guitar Performance - Academy Of Contemporary Music
BTEC National Diploma in Creative Music - Weymouth College
AS Music - Weymouth College
Grade 5 & 6 Rockschool Guitar Grades
ABRSM Grade 5 Theory
GCSE Music
8 Other GCSE's
City & Guilds PTLLS Level 4
DBS Checked
Please feel free to check out the rest of my website and find my personal profiles on
Facebook, Instagram & Soundcloud :-)
Performance Experience
12 years of experience performing in function bands and duo’s in a variety of different styles for weddings, parties, charity events and stage shows in a wide range of venues across the UK (2001-Present)
Versitile player competent in a variety of different styles & genres including rock, funk, pop, reggae, blues, jazz and more
Established backing vocalist
Experience performing as a solo artist & as a member in a group
Teaching Experience - (Please see my Lessons page for more info)
Tutor for ACMR South Coast on the BTEC Performance Diploma, Teaching units in Songwriting, Guitar Improvisation, Performance Clinic, Repertoire Development and Stage Presentation (2012-Present)
Experienced teaching one to one and group lessons at ACMR South Coast based in Bournemouth, Dorset (2009-Present)
Provide private teaching as a freelance guitar/bass/ukulele tutor in the Bournemouth/Poole area (2009-Present)
Experienced in providing workshop tuition in songwriting, instrumental and band development (2010-Present)
Currently provide guitar and bass guitar tuition in Bournemouth/Poole schools (2010-Present)
Ability to teach electric or acoustic guitar in a wide variety of musical styles but specialise in rock, pop & blues playing
Comfortable teaching guitar technique, fretboard knowledge, sight reading, improvisation, aural training, music theory, expanding repertoire, fundamentals of guitar maintenance and recording techniques
Provide bass guitar tuition at a beginner level, focusing on a variety of different elements such as building repertoire, improving technique, fret board knowledge, (scales, notes on the fretboard etc) bass sound/effects and how to adapt to different styles of music.
Currently teach Ukulele at a beginner level, working on technique and fretboard knowledge whist building a repertoire of songs or working towards grade examinations
Ability to teach RGT, Rockschool and Trinity exam material in preperation for music exams and can help with preparation for GCSE/A Level Music and BTEC studies also.
Experienced singing backing vocals so would be able to help you with any vocal harmonies which you may wish to learn.
Through studies at The Academy of Contemporary Music I attained a Degree in Music Production so if you require any assistance with any aspects of recording I can include it in your lessons also
Recording Experience
Experienced in recording a variety of musical genres including rock, pop, and hip-hop including a wide range of instrumentation
Good understanding and knowledge of the processes involved when recording commercially viable music
Mixing and mastering skills including live recording
Experience using synthetic sounds and manipulating audio
Ability to create music to deadlines from a specific brief whist working on a variety of freelance recording sessions
Song-Writing Experience
Experienced composer of contrasting instrumentation in a wide variety of styles
Composed tracks for group and solo projects
Knowledge of musical theory, harmony and arrangement
Written music to deadlines and to specific briefs
Personal Information
I have gained a wide knowledge of the music industry having persued music education including general music studies, guitar studies, and music production at the academy of contemporary music. This study has furthered my knowledge in areas such as performance, composition, production, business, marketing and promotion
I have an interest in all genres of music and how sounds are created and would like to be involved in music creation for television, motion picture and computer games
I currently perform with a Bournemouth based 4 piece band called 'B Town Soul Cats.' We play an eclectic mix of popular songs from the classic soul, funk, dance and pop genres. We are currently gigging in the Dorset area and are now taking bookings for weddings, parties and corporate events across the UK. (Click HERE for more info)
I am also a member of a live acoustic duo called ‘The Lost Cats’ based in the south west (click HERE for more info)
Currently seeking ongoing live performance work, private teaching, and freelance session work
Qualifications
BA Hons in Music Performance (Production) - Academy Of Contemporary Music
PDC HND in Guitar Performance - Academy Of Contemporary Music
BTEC National Diploma in Creative Music - Weymouth College
AS Music - Weymouth College
Grade 5 & 6 Rockschool Guitar Grades
ABRSM Grade 5 Theory
GCSE Music
8 Other GCSE's
City & Guilds PTLLS Level 4
DBS Checked
Please feel free to check out the rest of my website and find my personal profiles on
Facebook, Instagram & Soundcloud :-)