About me
As a student I was spotted busking and invited into a recording studio for my first commercial session which was a hugely exciting moment as a teenager keen to explore a world beyond classical. Since then I’ve been fortunate enough to work on a great many exciting projects with some superb artists both live and in the studio. Each has been different from the last and I’m happy playing in whatever style suits the moment. I still enjoy classical playing as well as a wide variety of other styles including jazz, bluegrass, country, folk, blues, classical and pop.
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In addition to the styles above, I'm currently taking inspiration from Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt’s Parisian Gypsy Jazz of the 1930s and very much enjoying that particular journey of exploration and study. I read music, but am equally happy playing by ear, and can learn parts quickly in that way for those artists that like to work without written notes. I’m a competent and inventive improviser, and am very comfortable composing parts on the fly should that be required. String harmonies can be created in the studio, I often work this way creating depth through multiple layers of parts with great results. ​
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If you'd like the lush rich sound of real strings on your recording do drop me a line via the contact page and I'll be happy to give you a quote. Singing is not my main thing but I'm an able backing singer and love to do this both live and recorded. Likewise if you need some simple mandolin or tenor banjo parts I can do those also.
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For live events including weddings, parties and other celebrations I have a number of different live acts from duos upwards for hire. If simplicity is what you're after I can be hired as a solo performer, with or without backing tracks, playing in whatever style your event requires. If you need a string quartet do get in touch and I'll happily arrange this for you.
I love to teach and offer violin lessons for all ages from my home in Clevedon, and if you need me to come to you that can also be arranged. I run improvisation workshops for musicians on any instrument - these are an enjoyable and affordable way to learn to improvise in a group setting.
If you need a fiddle or violin based band for an event, then please do contact me, and we can discuss the specific sound and line-up you’re after.
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