| Credits: In high demand as a local teacher and concert performer; this is a skilful and dedicated artist who brings together the best of traditional classical and modern contemporary guitar into one well-rounded presentation. The result is a perfect balance of styles and genres that will compliment any event perfectly. Style: Classical, Romantic, Spanish, Popular Training:Grade 8 at age of 14 degree in popular music performance and recording (2.1 degree, 1999)Salford University Performing Experience:He has played at various events (weddings, dinners) via entertainment agencies for many years, and has held concert recitals at Civic venues, including his own local Town Hall. Recently, he has been busier than ever, playing at weddings, business dinners and informal parties. Biography:An exciting, highly talented professional guitarist, specializing in providing beautiful music for every occasion, from subtle background music for private functions, to full concert performances. He started playing guitar at the age of six and has progressed into a striking, accomplished performer of many different guitar styles, namely Classical, Romantic, Spanish and Flamenco, through to Latin Jazz, Rock and Pop. | After winning several arts competitions, he gained a music scholarship and had reached the final for the regional Young Musician of the Year by the age of twelve. From this classical background, Mike went on to train at the University of Salford, gaining a degree in Popular Music and Recording.  As a result, he now possesses the vast diversity of repertoire needed to accommodate the many different forms of function work. In addition, he has the ability to perform on request almost any song, providing he has heard of it! At present, he is in high demand both as a concert guitarist in the UK and Europe, and for private functions, such as weddings, dinners, parties and corporate events. He has undertaken live session work in the UK for musicals such as Grease, Joseph and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. He currently plays and writes songs for a highly rated band who have performed at various London venues as well as the Cambridge Folk Festival. He is also a highly respected guitar teacher at 2 Schools of Music in the UK. Testimonials: Mr Derek Beham – Client (Funeral, Sept’05)“…I was very pleased with him and would like to thank him for the sympathetic and excellent service he provided. He played beautifully and I know that several people, including myself, expressed our pleasure at his playing.” Mrs H. C. – Bride of Wedding Ceremony (July’05)”Thank you so very much for playing so beautifully at our wedding on the 23rd. Everybody commented on how well you played and at what a special atmosphere your music gave to the ceremony. I am only sorry I wasn't in the room to hear more, but I really enjoyed the pieces you played during the signing of the register and especially appreciate you taking the time to learn Here Comes The Sun. It really wouldn't have been half as nice without you there and we are so pleased that you were! I very much hope that we will have the opportunity to hire you again in the future and until then send you all best wishes and many many thanks again.” 
Mrs Caroline O’Reilly – Wedding Reception (April’05) “Thanks for playing so beautifully at the wedding – I’m so pleased that we booked you – much better than a harp!” Hawridge & Cholesbury School – Charity Concert (July’04) Mrs Barbara Stewart (music co-ordinator):"He performed at our charity concert. He enthused the audience with his playing and we all felt like taking up the guitar after that!" Mrs Fiona Wilcock – Concert audience member (July’04) “He played the guitar with great sensitivity and it was a pleasure to hear and see him play.” Mrs Claire Allen – Christening Reception (September’04) “He played at our son’s Christening reception, and his playing created the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that we wanted.” Mr Neil Godley – Wedding Groom (August’04) “Imaginative choice of material and beautiful playing combined to create the perfect atmosphere at our reception.” |
Standard Repertoire Here is an example set list. The weightings of the genres can be altered to preference | Classical | Spanish / Latin American | Jazz / Latin Jazz | Popular Classics | Canon in D - Pachelbel | Romanza - Fortea | Girl From Ipanema | Theme from The Deer Hunter | Suite No.1 – Bach | Asturias – Albeniz | Fly Me To The Moon | Killing Me Softly | La Fille… - Debussy | Alcazar de Segovia – Torroba | They Can't Take That Away | How Deep is Your Love | Greensleeves – Trad. | Sevilla– Albeniz | Danza Brasiliera | Always On My Mind | Fantasia – Dowland | Recuerdos de.. - Tarrega | The Sound of Bells | Wonderful World | Estaciones Portenas - Piazolla | Danza no.5 – Granados | Choro no.1 | Have I Told You Lately | Concierto Aranjuez - Rodrigo | Fandanguillo - Turina | Over The Rainbow | Hallelujah | Romanze – Paganini | Barcarola – Barrios | Someone To Watch Over Me | Here Comes The Sun | Canarios – Sanz | Tango - Albeniz | Corcovado | Yesterday | Allegretto - Carcassi | Preludes 1-5 – Villa Lobos | A Day In The Life Of A Fool | Wonderful Tonight | Sonata (K323) - Scarlatti | Lagrima – Tarrega | Consolacao | Don't Know Why | Menuet – Bach | Samba em Preludio – Powell | As Time Goes By | Just The Two Of Us | Sonata - Gulliani | Bolero - Arcas | Prelude No.2 | Hey Jude | Melancholy Galliard- Dowland | Sambalamento – Bonfa | Walking in Rio | Danny Boy | Pavane - Ravel | Cordoba – Albeniz | Samba Triste | Heartbeats |
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