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Music has been a lifelong passion of mine. From a young age, I was drawn to the sound of the guitar. Age 12, I picked up my first guitar, and from the moment I played my first few chords, I was hooked.

 

I started lessons and soon found myself practicing for hours each day. By 14, I joined my first band, performing at local gigs and festivals around my hometown. That early experience set the stage for everything that followed. 

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As my musical journey continued, I joined an established band with more experienced musicians — an opportunity that taught me not only how to play at a professional level, but also how to compose, arrange, and record original material. I’ve been performing and growing with that band ever since.

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​Alongside gigging, I chose to deepen my musical knowledge by studying A Level Music, where I was lucky to be mentored by an incredible teacher who expanded my understanding of theory and genres. I also started taking on session work and collaborating with other bands to gain as much experience as possible.

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​​After completing my studies, I pursued a degree in music, achieving First Class Honors, to push my skills even further. At the same time, I began teaching guitar — privately and at a local secondary school. Teaching has become a hugely rewarding part of my life, and I find great satisfaction in helping others discover their own love for music.

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Having always loved instrumental rock, I was particularly influenced by the likes of Joe Satriani, John Petrucci and Neil Zaza. I soon developed a passion for this genre of music and decided to create my own instrumental EP. Which is available to download and stream on all major platforms.​

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Check out the music page to listen!

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