My Credentials

In 2011, John was awarded the MBE for his services to Music and Music Education. He began to play the guitar at the age of 13 and since that time has studied, in Master Classes with Julian Bream and John Williams and worked with a wide variety of musicians, including, amongst others: Paul McCreesh (Director,The Gabriel Consort and Players); Barrington Pheloung (The London Contemporary Dance Theatre Ensemble); Philip Wilbye (The Aulos Ensemble); Anna Shuttleworth (former Professor of Cello at the Royal College of Music) Sir Thomas Allen (Bass ‘ Baritone); Alan Opie (Baritone); Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts (Tenor) Anna Stephanie Mezzo Soprano) Rowan Pierce (Soprano).

John’s work in Education has encompassed; Instrumental Teacher; Director of Music; University Lecturer; County Music Service Director; County Music Adviser; Ofsted Inspector; Guitar Mentor/ Course Leader (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Professional Development Programme – CTABRSM).