A Little Background . . .

Worked with various acoustic and electric duos and bands for 30 years. First public performance age of 5. First television appearance also age 5 on the Joe Loss Show. Joe and my parents were very good friends, having worked together for a good many years at a dance hall in Coventry. Mum played piano and Dad was lead singer with a 'swing' style 'big' band during and just after the war. Uncle Bill played piano in a band and 'Uncle George Nesdon' taught me piano.

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 from £20 for 50 minutes adults and children - up to and including RGT / LCM / ABRSM Grade 2 Guitar or Music Theory - thereafter £2 extra per grade (£30 for Grade 8). Group and individual lessons taught in purpose built music practise room. All teaching subject to MU standard teaching contracts, which must be snail mailed to students before lessons can commence. All enquiries via email, using the link on the left hand window of the site. Email for a quote for workshops and events.

Currently: Working in a number of guises: teaching guitar at home and helping my students realise their full potential in exams / assisting them to reach specific performance goals. Teaching part time at Warwickshire College - Beginners Guitar to adults plus delivering modules on BTec Music Performance and First Diploma Courses. I'm a MULA (Musicians Union Learning Adviser) and am available to signpost MU colleagues into further training and educational opportunities to assist them further their musical development.

Previously: - Four years as Minstrel in residence at Coombe Abbey - I retired as Banquet Manager in January 2008 after two really hectic years and in August I retired to concentrate on teaching. Spring 2008 - teaching guitar in a number of 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 2000 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, which lead to some radio presentation work. Session musician at recording studio.

Current Gigs: - I'm too busy teaching to gig much at the moment - see the courses page - I still perform when asked - solo at weddings receptions and other events - celtic & classical guitar at dinners. Married to Neil, Harry's 'mum'.

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 Fun but personally challeging Guitar lessons with the wonderful Clive Carroll over the autumn months of 2008. Chocolate - always.

Pet Hates:People who listen with their mouths and not their ears! Being called 'Janie'. Moaners - just get on with it or walk away from it. Divas!




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