W elcome to my website. I am a guitarist, teacher and writer and have recently relocated to Bancyfelin near Carmarthen after many enjoyable years performing and teaching in and around Wiltshire. Since graduating from Dartington College of Arts, I have taught guitar and bass in many schools and privately whilst also performing with bands and projects ranging from rock, blues, classical and folk to '60s soul, jazz and progressive rock.
At Frome Music, Piano, Guitar, Drum Kit and Theory tuition is offered with an emphasis on creativity and enjoyment in learning. Individual and group lessons are available in hourly, half hourly or twenty minute sessions. ABRSM Classical and Jazz exams, Trinity Guildhall, London College of Music, Rockschool, or just for fun!
Tim was the first creative I ever worked with. I learned so much and can safely say that I would not be working now without his encouragement and inspiration. We offer a unique and tailor made Foundation course in Musical Theatre aimed at students (aged 16+) wishing to excel in singing, dancing and acting. There is a strong focus on audition technique ensuring that students are at optimum readiness for gaining entry onto full time drama school and musical theatre courses.
We specialise in recordings for choirs across the UK from school choirs to professional chamber choirs, church choirs and choral societies. Our mobile studio rivals some of the world's best ‘fixed studios' which means we can record in a wide variety of venues throughout the UK such as school halls, Churches & Cathedrals or even in your living room at home!
If you are looking for function bands, duo's or DJ's for your party/function/wedding you have come to the right place. If you are looking for professional music tuition in either guitar, bass, drums or vocals you have come to the right place. If you are a singer song writer or a solo artist and you need a recording with a full band you have come to the right place. If you need a session or dep musician you have come to the right place.
The Crotchet Factory, based in Eastville, Bristol, offers music classes and courses for babies, toddlers, children and adults. Students of The Crotchet Factory are in a unique position of having the opportunity of progressing through a tried and tested method of music education, starting from 6 months. Working through multiple levels of courses, these music course give an all-important grounding in music whilst instilling a life-long passion for everything music can offer!
Having had a keen interest in music from a young age, I took up piano and later guitar and then drums. Whilst at secondary school I went on to pass grade 8 guitar. At school I gained A levels in Maths, Physics, Music and Music Technology. After this I went on to University where I studied Music and Sound Recording, which I passed with first class honours. Here I studied modules such as piano skills and harmony.
Colston Hall is thrilled to be presenting their very first accessible festival, Fast Forward Festival, featuring a flagship performance by. Ableton Live is a revolutionary approach to music creation and performance allowing ideas to be combined, edited and arranged on-the-fly.
James Burgess is a musician and teacher from Bristol. He has played guitar and bass guitar in many of the best professional function bands locally and nationally at hundreds of gigs, festivals and parties. He has also worked at national level festivals and gigs as a stage technician. James has been teaching guitar, bass and ukulele for seven years. Lessons are tailored around the learners interests and aspirations. Students can choose to take music grade exams, or to study around what interests them.
I moved to the UK 9 years ago, and was awarded a 1st Class Music Degree from Bristol University in 2011. My teaching experience spans ages 8-80, beginners to advanced, those sitting formal exams and those who are ‘exam-phobic', those with no confidence to those with confidence to spare. I believe I have an ability to really connect with people, and communicate in a way that fosters understanding and achievement.