About
“One cannot become a guitarist if he has not bathed in the fountain of culture.”
- Began musical training age 6, piano
- Began to learn guitar age 14
- Playing guitar and piano professionally from age 16
- First Class BA in Music specialising in Classical / Latin Guitar styles (Bath Spa University, 2002-2005)
- Concerts given in UK, Australia and Europe
- Studied under Kevin Byrne, (Flamenco teacher, Bath Spa University), James Woodrow (Prof. Guitar, Trinity College London), Terry Latham (Prof. Guitar, Newcastle Conservatoire Australia)
- Musical influences: Paco de Lucia, Vicente Amigo, John Williams, Julian Bream, Gypsy Kings, Ramon Montoya, Gerardo Nuñez, Paco Peña, Jorge Morel, Astor Piazzolla and many more.
- Appeared on Thames TV, 1980
- Studied Popular music and studio recording techniques, Salford College (1987-89)
- Nine years as a session player in London, guitar and keyboard
- Classical concerts and weddings since 1995
“Strong playing with good style - a real sense of ‘going for it!’ Much expression and colour here together with some excellent tender, quiet moments… Great playing Jon!”
“What are you, some kind of genius?”