I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2017 with First Class Honours in Music BA with the Thomas Beecham Award for outstanding performance. Alongside studying classical guitar, my degree also focused on musicology, composition, and harmony giving me a well-rounded understanding of music. I continued my studies at King’s College London, graduating with Distinction in Musicology (Mmus) in 2022. During the course of my studies I developed a deep understanding of, not only the technical and physical elements of playing and composing music, but also the social and historical contexts which music is situated in. Having this breadth of knowledge to share with my students aids them in their overall musical development alongside the practical elements of instrument playing.

I have over 10 years of gigging experience, having performed literally hundreds (if not close to a thousand) concerts across many different styles and in many different contexts. Some recent highlights include, The Pizza Express Jazz Club (Dean Street, Soho), The Cockpit Theatre, EFG London Jazz Festival, The Vortex, amongst many others. I also have been running a weekly jazz jam session in North London for 4 years. As a composer I have had pieces performed at Sanctum and the Edinburgh Fringe and I have plenty of experience in arranging for and conducting student ensembles as well as professional groups.

Over the years I have taught 100s of students to play the guitar. This wealth of teaching experience, from teaching absolute beginners right the way though to grade 8 and beyond, ages from 4 to 74, has developed a keen sense of what each individual students needs in order to achieve their goals on the guitar. I specialise in classical guitar tuition, jazz harmony, applied theory, and Brazilian music alongside bass and music theory. I adapt my teaching style depending on the context, planning the lessons to meet the desired learner outcomes. I take a holistic approach to music education, aiming to help the student to fully realise their potential on their instrument as well as to encourage creativity and a lifelong passion for music.