Andrew Planton - A.L.C.M. L.L.C.M.(T.D.) - Guitar Tuition

The very first inspiration to play the guitar came on hearing the energetic, twangy sound made by The Shadows in the early 60s. It entered my ears, got into my bones and has stayed there ever since. Along the way, I heard a classical guitarist called Julian Bream playing some music by J.S.Bach and just had to learn how to do it. I was accepted by The London College of Music to study classical guitar and gained two of their performer’s certificates (see above). Whilst at college, I was the first guitarist to win the William Lloyd Weber Performer’s Medal. After leaving college, I spent many years giving recitals and teaching the guitar at schools, in evening classes and also privately. However, in bursts of restlessness, I have followed various careers, finally qualifying as an architect. But now, the call of the guitar has become too strong to ignore and in the last year or so, I have resumed teaching and gigging. My guitar collection includes a classical, some electrics and a steel strung acoustic, and I teach styles to match them all. The passion for guitars has never left me and I am delighted once more to be passing on the joy of playing them.