I have been playing guitar for over 15 years. An active performer I play as a solo artist in different festivals and venues, I also play with “The Daniel Billing Band”. We recorded a full length folk-rock album in August 2015 which was great fun.
My performance and composition experience has given me a real world understanding and approach to the guitar and my teaching. I can break down and teach a wide variety of techniques in a clear and practical way, how to play chords, lead improvisation, tunings, keys, song writing and musical theory. I also encourage students development of their musical ear. This not only makes the process of learning how to play a song much easier, but also paves the road towards creativity and musicianship!
As well as traditional chords, rhythm and lead playing I also teach specialist finger-picking technique to create a unique, diverse and adaptable sound. I have wide knowledge of American music history and the early performers of blues, gospel, ragtime, jazz and country. I also draw inspiration from numerous types of vernacular folk music, including Greek, Celtic and African.
