Background

Started playing the guitar at 10yrs, achieved Grade VIII at 15yrs. In 1987 won the Eric Clapton Scholarship to go to the Guitar Institute of Technology at The Musicians Institute, (Sept 1987 - 1988) Hollywood, California and graduated with Honours. This was part funded by the London Rotary Award, the John Lennon Arts Council Award (on which George Martin was a panellist) and Hampshire County Council's Dayas Scholarship Award.
 

Experience

Has been a private teacher since September 1988 averaging 40 hours a week, continuously since 1989. Since 1995 teaching at various Hampshire schools and colleges. Students range from Year 5 upwards. Lessons are taught in groups of 2 or 3, mostly for 20 minutes at a time. Ensemble work includes: Guitar clubs up to 20 students and Rock Workshops.
 

Performance

Has been featured in 'Total Guitar' (on front cover, and CD) twice. Endorsed by Carvin and demonstrated guitars and amplifiers at Hammersmith, London. Performed for charity at Porchester Castle. Has written and recorded three own label instrumental CD's. Currently playing in three bands, including an Aerosmith tribute band which performs regularly in London, and soon at The Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea.
 

Personal Information

Would like to be Surfing, scuba diving, travelling but work, kids and marriage take up all his spare time! :)

Better then Mugging old Ladies

Badriani
 

Doggie Bag (the leftovers)

The Level Mark
 

Back to the Grindstone

S.R.V. RIP