Education
2009 – 2011
Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford
B.Mus in Music Performance
Dissertation: “Jazz Composers & Their Influences”
1st class honours
2006 – 2008
Kidderminster College, Worcestershire
B.Tec in Music Practice
Passed with Distinction
2004 – 2006
Heathfield School, Worcestershire
GCSE Music
Passed with Grade A
Teaching
2010 – 2016
Freelance guitar teacher
Peripatetic and private tutor of guitar and bass
One-to-one and small group lessons in and out of educational establishments
2014 – 2016
Swindon Music Co-operative, Wiltshire
Peripatetic teacher for guitar, bass and ukulele
One-to-one and small group lessons in primary and secondary schools
2012 – 2014
Springfield Academy, Calne, Wiltshire
Instructor of Digital Audio Technology
Working with young people with complex social and learning difficulties, developing syllabus and overall course structure around the use of radio, audio editing software, applications, music and sound, and administering all grades.
2013
Academy of Music & Sound, Swindon, Wiltshire
Instructor at level 3.1 for guitar
Developed lesson plans and content from syllabus, and administered relevant grades
2011- 2012
Ultimate Tuition, Swindon, Wiltshire
Tutor for guitar and bass (electric, acoustic and classical)
One-to-one and small group lessons following grade books and personalised programs
Performance
2023 – Present
Southwestern (band)
Guitar, vocals
Left-field electric covers
2023 – Present
Larkspur (duo)
Guitar, vocals
Acoustic covers
2022 – Present
Thieves
Guitar, mandolin, vocals
Original americana
2022 – Present
Bandeoke
Guitar, backing vocals
Karaoke with a live band
2018 – Present
Solo acoustic & voice
Covers and/or originals
2010 – Present
Deputy musician
Guitar and bass
Stand-in musician at weddings, functions and corporate events
2018 – 2025
Theatre band – The Zoots
Lead guitar, backing vocals
60s, 70s, 80s themed theatre productions
Performing at theatres/venues across the UK & overseas
2017 – 2018
Tribute band – Mick Jogger & The Stones Experience
Rhythm and lead guitar
2015 – 2018
Function band – The DeciBelles
Guitarist (electric and acoustic), backing vocals
Rock and pop covers band performing at weddings, functions and corporate events
2013 – 2016
Back Water Rhythm and Blues Band
Guitarist, band leader
R&B covers band performing at festivals, clubs and on the local circuit
2010 – 2016
Acoustic Duo – Alicia and Adam
Guitarist, backing vocals, arranger
Acoustic covers duo performing at weddings, parties and on the local circuit
2012 – 2015
Covers band – A Dig In The Ribs
Guitarist, backing vocals
Rock covers band performing at weddings, parties and on the local circuit
Certificates
Rockschool Electric Guitar Grade 8
ABRSM Music Theory Grade 5