About Me
I am a graduate from Leeds College of Music with a BA (Hons) in Jazz Studies. In 2008/2009 I held the guitar chair in the LCM Big Band, which toured the North of England and performed in the BBC venue with special guest Steve Waterman. During my time in Leeds I did many gigs locally and I still return to do regular gigs with saxophonist George Grant.
I have been playing guitar seriously since I started 26 years ago when I initially took formal lessons. Before studying in Leeds I was massively into instrumental rock guitar and became a highly proficient technician on the instrument and did various gigs and lessons in the North West. Over the years, with obsessive levels of study, and keen interest in a variety of music, I have become a very well rounded and versatile musician and teacher.
I have experience working in various schools for Blackburn with Darwen Music Service and Oldham Council teaching guitar and keyboard to small and large groups of pupils aged from 6 to 16. I have also taught private workshops in small groups so I am comfortable teaching groups or individuals of any age or level. I currently teach guitar and piano in various Wigan schools as well as my private tuition and gigs.
Qualifications:
I have been playing guitar seriously since I started 26 years ago when I initially took formal lessons. Before studying in Leeds I was massively into instrumental rock guitar and became a highly proficient technician on the instrument and did various gigs and lessons in the North West. Over the years, with obsessive levels of study, and keen interest in a variety of music, I have become a very well rounded and versatile musician and teacher.
I have experience working in various schools for Blackburn with Darwen Music Service and Oldham Council teaching guitar and keyboard to small and large groups of pupils aged from 6 to 16. I have also taught private workshops in small groups so I am comfortable teaching groups or individuals of any age or level. I currently teach guitar and piano in various Wigan schools as well as my private tuition and gigs.
Qualifications:
- LRSL Level 6 Licentiate Diploma in Music Teaching
- BA (Hons) Degree Jazz Studies
- BTEC National Diploma Music Practice
- Rockschool Grade 8 Electric Guitar
- Rockschool Grade 8 Bass Guitar
- ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory
Recording Credits
I Need U Back (Incl. Shane D Remixes)
Montana, Stewart, Sofia Rubina
Universe Media
UMO50 | 2011-03-02
Love Is The Key with Richard Earnshaw
& Marke De Clive Lowe remixes
Montana, Stewart, Kafele Bandele, Eliki
Universe Media
UM061 | 2011-12-27
Slow & Steady (Incl. Jamie Lewis, The Rurals & Reagan Grey Mixes)
Montana & Stewart feat.Christa
Universe Media
UM064 | 2012-10-06
Then Came You (The Montana & Stewart Universe Media Remixes)
Harley & Muscle, India
Purple Music
PM158 | 2013-07-31
Where Did Our Love Go
Mark Picchiotti, Craig Stewart, Dale Nortier, Alec Sun Drae
Universe Media
UM073 | 2014-03-27
Another Lover
(Remixes By Picchiotti, Stewart & Nortier)
Andy Compton, Rogiérs
Tony Records
TR049 | 2014-10-03
