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Tom Chapman
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
5.0 (1 Review)Based In: Manchester, North West England
Performs: Worldwide
From: £100
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Experience
I have been playing music for 11 years, and started on the classical guitar. Over the years, I picked up the drums and bass guitar, along side the Sitar. I am diploma level in drums and classical / bass guitar, and I am currently studying at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester under the tutelage of world renowned classical guitarist Craig Ogden. I graduate in June 2025, and I am mostly hoping to work as a showband bass guitarist / guitarist on cruise ships. I have always loved performing live, as I get to see people celebrate great moments with music. This love of performing with ... other like-minded musicians pairs with my desire to see the world, and I feel that a career as a cruise musician will allow me to follow this dream.
Suitable for
Casinos Club Party Concerts / Tours Cruise Ships Grand Opening Party Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Session Work Theaters / Stage
Physical Characteristics
Meet the Act
I have loved music from a very young age. My parents are musicians and have ben regularly performing in a York swing band for my whole life. Being exposed to this music throughout my childhood sparked a curiosity and allowed me to appreciate music from a young age, causing me to pursue it as a career. I started playing the classical guitar at 7 years old, and worked my way through the grades. Along the way, I picked up drum lessons and achieved my grade 8 in July 20 21. Around the time of leaving school I picked up the bass guitar, and fell in love with the instrument. I practiced for hours an
... d hours during my free time, learning my own walking bass patterns for jazz standards and slap patterns for Primus and Red Hot Chilli Peppers tunes. As of July 2021, I have a distinction grade 8 in these instruments.
In September 2021, I began studying at the Royal Northern College of Music (classical guitar). I am working under world renowned classical guitarist Craig Ogden. This amazing tutelage has allowed me to have insight into the absolute best technique, both musically and practically. Through my time at RNCM, I have found myself in 3 ensembles, 2 jazz quartets and an alt-rock band named Signifying Nothing. I have been selected to represent the classical guitar department through a professional placement scheme, which allows me to perform repertoire in public concerts. I am graduating in June 2025.
Virtual Services Offer
Online Tutelage
I have been tutoring classical guitar, bass guitar, and drums both online and in-person for 8 years. I have taught 30 students, and have a 100% distinction success rate in graded exams.
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