biography & sessions
John carried a passion for music from a very young age.
Initially starting out at about 9 years of age on piano which he studied to Grade 5.
John switched to guitar at 12 and hasn't looked back since.
John studied at the renowned Guitar Institute under the watchful eye of Alan Limbrick, Shaun Baxter and Ian Scott and after playing in various covers and originals bands, moved on to record and play as both a guitarist and occasional bass player for many years with Dave Markee who, as a top U.K session bassist, recorded and toured with artists as diverse as Faith Hill, Eric Clapton, Joan Armatrading, Roger Daltry and Henry Mancini.
Sessions
John has also played and recorded with other world class musicians and producers including Bryn Haworth (top U.K slide guitarist), Paul Milner (Keith Richards, Eddie Grant, Queensryche) Dan Cutrona (Bee Gees, Joe Cocker, Al Green), Henry Spinetti (George Harrison, Tina Turner) and Chip Bailey (Duke Special).
John has also appeared on live T.V broadcasts and been interviewed live for BBC London 94.9FM.
An ability to stay cool under pressure, as well as accomodate his clients ideas ensures that John delivers the perfect guitar part every time.
Remote sessions can also be accomodated. Visit the contact page to get in touch.
Current work includes:
Secret Garden Studios Session Guitarist
In-house session guitarist and bassist for this busy independent studio recording guitar and bass parts for everything from hip-hop tracks to gospel music.
Beatclub & Standing Room
Currently performing as guitarist and lead/backing vocalist in and around the London area with two very busy duos as well as various dep work for other bands.
Guitar Teacher & Arranger
John is the resident guitar tutor at City of London Freemen's School where he works two days a week as well as maintaining a very busy schedule of private guitar tuition in Croydon, South London. Check out the Guitar Tuition page for more details.