Guitar Lessons Camden

My Experience as a Teacher

I'm a very passionate guitarist/vocalist/musician with over 12 years of teaching experience. I have 30 years experience of playing very many styles of popular music including work with artists such as Amy Winehouse and George Michael. I have extensive experience as a performer, music educator, songwriter and composer.

I have taught students of all levels and ages privately since Spring 2004. I have taught as a guitar tutor at schools such as the Hall School in Wimbledon and the St Thomas More RC Language College as well as colleges such as London Centre for Contemporary Music Southwark, London. Full DBS disclosure has been obtained for all school teaching work.

Here are a few of my highlights as a professional musician; Joined Sony Records artists Roachford 1987-1994. Performed, recorded, co-produced and took part in promotion of records (including interviews) as band member. Performed and recorded with George Michael and All Saints (1999) including album ‘Songs Of The Last Century’ (Virgin Records) and ‘Saints And Sinners’ (London Records). Performed and recorded with Amy Winehouse (2007-11) including album ‘Back To Black’ deluxe version (Island Records). Below is a video of Amy Winehouse and I performed at the Mercury Music Awards in 2007.

More About My Lessons

I like to take a student focussed approach to my lessons. Creating a tailored lesson plan based on your interests and goals designed to achieve them whilst playing the music you love.

I am highly skilled in performing many different styles of popular music including Jazz and Improvisation, I have extensive knowledge of theory, harmony and arranging for small or large ensembles. I'm a good motivator and group leader able to inspire students to progress rapidly at their craft and have a good working knowledge of Logic Studio and aspects of music technology.

I would be delighted to pass my knowledge and experience on to you. If you would like to achieve your guitar playing goals please get in touch to book your first lesson with me today.

Music Shops in Camden

With a bustling music scene, and many famous musicians travelling through this area it's natural there will be music stores in the Camden area. A few notable stores are:

Camden Guitars, is a small store located on 23 Chalk Farm Rd, Camden Town, London NW1 8AG. Started originally as a tiny guitar repair store, it has expanded over the years to a music recording, performance, tuition, rehearsal studio and repair shop. Camden Guitars stock new and used instruments and with very knowledgable and friendly staff it is a hub for the local music scene and musicians community in Camden.

GuitarGuitar, have a store located on 16 Delancey St, Camden Town, London NW1 7NH. They are one of the UK's largest music retail companies and their shops include a huge array of equipment. You can find everything here from beginner guitars and books to professional guitars and amplifiers. Guitar Guitar also stock guitar effects, microphones, PA systems and even recording studio equipment. Everything the modern guitarist needs.

Dots Music Shop, is located on 132 St Pancras Way, London NW1 9NB. Established in 1998, this local institution has been providing the Camden community of musicians, teachers, and learners with musical services from instruments, sheet music, accessories and repairs. Dots is suited more to musicians of the classical genre, focusing on new learners of all ages, Dots is the place where students can get everything they need to get started with affordable and dependable products. Dots specialise in Violins, Cellos' Guitars, Flutes and Saxophones.