A Little Background . . .

Worked with various acoustic and electric duos and bands for 30 years. First public performance age 5. First television appearance also age 5 on the Joe Loss Show. Joe and my parents were friends, having worked together for many years at a dance hall in Coventry. Mum played piano and Dad was lead singer with a 'swing' style 'big' band during the war. Dad and his pal Chick liberated a piano in France during the war and it stayed with them until they were de-mobbed. Uncle Bill played piano in a band and 'Uncle George Nesdon' taught me to play piano when we lived in Hampshire.

Teaching: - I began teaching in 1985 at Rugby College. I worked for just one term to 'cover' for a friend. It gave me the bug . . . . I got on with my training and started teaching Guitar and Computing at Warwickshire College in Leamington.

Individual lessons: (please see price list on private teaching page for up to date charges) - charges apply up to and including RGT / LCM / ABRSM Grade 2 Guitar or Music Theory - thereafter Ł2 extra per grade. Group and individual lessons taught in purpose built music room. All teaching subject to MU standard teaching contracts, which must be 'snail mailed' to students before lessons commence. All enquiries via email.

Currently: Really busy teaching guitar at home and helping students realise their full potential in exams / assisting them to reach specific performance goals. I took the opportunity to teach from home full time in early 2007. I'm also a MULA (Musicians Union Learning Adviser) available to 'signpost' MU colleagues into further training and educational opportunities to assist their musical development. I'm also working with Stratford upon Avon BID as part of a team of street entertainers summer, christmas and around the bard's birthday. Doing the odd gig with Jon & Chris.

Previously: - Five years as Minstrel in residence at Coombe Abbey - I was Banquet Manager for two really hectic years and retired to concentrate on teaching from home. I finally retired again in March 2009 - I'll probably retire several more times before I've finished. Spring 2008 - teaching guitar in primary schools in the South and South West of the County. 2002 Leading musician and Music team leader at Warwick Castle's Highwayman's Supper Banquet. Pre 2002 Resident and compere at various acoustic music clubs in Warwickshire. Worked in commercial production and manufacture of jingles and 'voice - overs' on adverts for radio and television during the 1980's, which lead to some radio presentation work. Session musician at recording studio.

Current Gigs: - I still do the odd gig - when my arm gets twisted - solo at weddings, receptions and corporate events - celtic & classical guitar at dinners. Always up for a night of rock guitar and singing my socks off with Jon (harmonica) Harrington and Chris Freebird when we can get him to come out! Married to Neil, 'Mum' to Douglas and Beryl.

Most Looking Forward To: Waking up to a new day tomorrow morning. Dinner at the Four Cats in Barcelona with my Neil - anytime we can get there. Els Quatre Gats - Barcelona Lessons with Clive whenever we can fit them in. Chocolate - always. tv - usually soaps!

Pet Hates:Divas! Folks who listen with their mouths and not their ears! Moaners - sort it or walk away! Folks who dodge responsibility for their destiny . . . .

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