Jon Pickard - Classical Guitarist

Jon Pickard (BMus, hons) is a talented and hardworking guitarist who provides beautiful Classical, Spanish, Flamenco and Latin Guitar music for special occasions across the U.K. such as Weddings, Corporate Business Events, Cruise Companies, Recitals and Parties. He has been studying music since the age of six, and more than thirty years later his audiences can appreciate this 'lifetime's experience'.

Biography

Began musical training age 6, piano

Began to learn guitar age 14

Playing guitar and piano professionally from age 16

Appeared on Thames TV, 1980

Studied Popular music and studio recording techniques, Salford College (1987-89)

Nine years as a session player in London, guitar and keyboard

Classical concerts and weddings since 1995

First Class BA in Music specialising in Classical / Latin Guitar styles (Bath Spa University, 2002-2005)

Concerts given in UK, Australia and Europe

Studied under Kevin Byrne, (Flamenco teacher, Bath Spa University), James Woodrow (Prof. Guitar, Trinity College London), Terry Latham (Prof. Guitar, Newcastle Conservatoire Australia)

Musical influences: Paco de Lucia, Vicente Amigo, John Williams, Julian Bream, Gypsy Kings, Ramon Montoya, Gerardo Nuñez, Paco Peña, Jorge Morel, Astor Piazzolla and many more.

Tel: 01249 651 882

Mob: 07919 030 579

Email: info@jonpickard.co.uk

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