Grant Sambells

Description

Classical guitar tuition:
30min - $45
45min - $65
60min - $85
For session musician/functions etc. minimum $300 call out.

Biography

Grant Sambells is a distinguished classical guitarist, scholar, and educator with over fifteen years of experience in performance and music pedagogy. A dedicated artist and teacher, he maintains an active career as a concert performer while fostering the next generation of musicians through his academic roles.
Trained under renowned guitarists Clair Wenborn, Don Andrews, and Peter Calvo, Grant’s formative studies were further enriched by mentorship from Jeremy Sawkins, Gary Vickery, and Tim Rollinson. His commitment to musical excellence has earned him first-class Honours and a Master’s d ... egree in classical guitar performance, as well as performance diplomas from AMEB and Trinity College London with distinction.
As a performer, Grant has graced prestigious stages, including solo and ensemble appearances at the Sydney Opera House, Government House, The Art Gallery of NSW, and The Independent Theatre. Notably, he premiered New Zealand composer Ross Carey’s Lachlan Moods at the Forbes Music Festival (2011). His 2019 all-Villa-Lobos recital at Sydney’s Instituto Cervantes, presented for the Brazilian Consulate, showcased his interpretive depth and technical mastery of the classical repertoire.
Since 2009, Grant has served as a classical guitar lecturer at the Australian Institute of Music (AIM), where he teaches performance, and directs ensembles. He also holds a teaching position at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA), where he mentors emerging guitarists in both technical and artistic development. His prior instructional roles include Fiveways Music Studios, where he cultivated students’ skills in guitar and music theory.
Currently, Grant is pursuing a Doctorate in Music at Western Sydney University under the guidance of Professor Diana Blom, focusing on the intersection of performance practice and pedagogy.
An avid collaborator, Grant has performed alongside esteemed musicians such as Wendy Dixon, Robert Harris, Clair Wenborn, and Salut Baroque, among others. His work extends to live broadcasts, including a Christmas Day performance on Eastside FM (2015), and masterclasses at regional conservatoriums, where he shares his expertise with aspiring artists.
Balancing performance, teaching, and research, Grant Sambells remains a vital contributor to Australia’s classical guitar tradition—celebrated for his artistry onstage and his commitment to nurturing musical excellence in the classroom.
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Experience

I have over twenty years of live performance. Performance sample include;
Picasso exhibition at the AGNSW
Admiralty House for the Governor General
Sydney Opera House
Performances on Starship Cruises
Live Radio (East Side FM)
Corporate events such as Royal Randwick Race Course and Royal Yacht Club Kirribilli
Multiple weddings and funerals
Charity performances for Rotary International

Previous Clients

Governor General of Australia
The Picasso Exhibition
AGNSW
Red Kite (charity)
Rotary International (charity)

Suitable for

Awards Ceremony Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Virtual Services Offer

Grant Sambells

Online classical guitar and music theory lessons.