Information About Neil - Banwell teacher

Personal Description:

I started my love affair with music at the age of 4, sharing my bed every night with a small blue and white plastic guitar - wherever I went so did the guitar, and not much has changed since! At 13 I did my first studio session, playing lead guitar for established electric Folk band, ‘Charlie Crow’, in my home town of Sheffield. In a lifetime filled with music I’ve played as a session musician, toured the UK, Europe, and The States playing in large/small venues, festivals, appeared on radio, T.V, and several albums and singles. I’ve supported such artists as SAM BROWN ( Pink Floyd/Jules Holland), SONJA KRISTINA ( Curved Air), WILLY PORTER, KING KURT, EZIO.
Late 2022 saw the launch of my new project, ’Guitar Soundscape’ to great ‘live’ reviews.

Tutoring Experience:

Over the years I've taught many students of varying ages, some of which we're still in touch. From young beginners to people who want a few ' tips & wrinkles' ironed out. To me ,it's a way of life, and been able to share that knowledge, and a few little 'tricks' makes it all worth while.

Tutoring Approach:

When teaching a student I believe that the most important thing for the student is to have fun, It's not a task. Students, of all ages, learn at different rates but, ultimately, what we all want to do is learn a song; a tune that we know. So, let's do that! After that wonderful achievement everything slowly falls into place, you can relate to the instrument and eventually all the 'patterns' become second nature.
If it's not fun… there's no point!
I love nothing better than passing on my passion and skill to someone who is eager to learn. As well as being a competent guitarist I have over 40 years experience in the 'musical jungle' which I am more than happy to share.