ABOUT

My passion for music sprouted in 1994 at the age of 11. A year later, I had developed a healthy obsession for the guitar which lead to 2 ½ years of private studies with top session player and 1994-95 Guitarist of the Year winner, Dave Colquhoun (Rick Wakeman, Bow Wow Wow). Two years after those first notes, I became a runner up in the 1997 Young Guitarist of the Year finals at the age of 14. The performance took place at the London Guitar Show, held annually at the Wembley Conference Centre.

In 1999, I won the school’s Paul Smith Memorial Prize for Best Achievements in Music and by 2001 I had successfully completed my music studies at the BRIT School of Performing Arts. It was around this time that I began to build my student base at schools in the London area and as a private tutor, specialising in Rock, Metal, Blues & Pop styles.

Over the years, I’ve been involved in various musical projects and have written and performed my own music, varying in genre from acoustic fingerstyle to prog rock and metal. I now teach around 40 students weekly, ranging from ages 7 to 70 and of all skill levels. Many of my students have gone on to pursue music at the college and degree level, becoming full-time musicians or teachers themselves.

My lessons offer a comprehensive insight into a wide range of styles, focusing on technique, rhythm and theory. Students are given weekly tasks to ensure steady and effective progress. Most importantly, I strive to make lessons fun, creative and engaging. With over 20 years of playing and teaching experience, I’m confident in helping students achieve their goals — whether that’s pursuing music professionally, academically or simply for personal enjoyment.