Hi! I am a London-based full-time singer, songwriter, pianist/keyboardist and guitarist. I'm available as a performing artist (originals & covers) both with my band Dead Writers and as a solo act. I also offer private music lessons and songwriting services. My musical journey began at the age of 7, taking Piano, Flute, Music Theory and Vocal Training lessons for a stretch of 10 years at my hometown classical music conservatoire at obtaining Grade 8 qualifications. I was also the solo soprano choirboy in a cathedral choir for 5 years. At the age of 15, I started teaching myself to play guitar and my direction turned towards playing popular music and becoming a songwriter. I moved to London in 2010 after having been involved in several bands during my university years. In my professional career to date, I have performed and recorded with many talented artists and founded my own rock band Dead Writers, which has been reviewed in several magazines and featured recently on Nick Cave's video channel and site. I have also written, arranged and recorded music for short films and advertisements, and have performed at multiple live events (small to medium-sized venues, festivals, restaurants, hotels, private parties, etc), both as a cover artist or and with Dead Writers. I have always loved music in general and can play different styles; I specialise in rock, folk, classical, blues, latin music and jazz. I am a passionate performer and can deliver with and engaging, expressive style. I learn quickly, can improvise, play by ear and take requests - my cover repertoire includes a wide variety of all-time classics! My teaching experience spans 6 years working mainly as a private tutor and also in primary and secondary schools around London. I teach Piano, Singing, Guitar and Music Theory to both adults and children. My approach to private lessons is to deliver professional, friendly and dynamic lessons that inspire the learner to develop a passion for what they are doing whilst giving a sense of purpose. I like to call it 'building a relationship with your instrument'. I take great joy in seeing my students progress and have a wide range of resources to fulfil their expectations and help them succeed, from useful practice tricks to all kinds of games for the youngest learners.
