Teacher Information

Scott

ScottScott has been playing guitar since 1993 and has experience in all guitar styles; Classical, Jazz, Blues & Rock whilst specialising in lead guitar.
In December of 1996 Scott was placed 2nd in the "Young Guitarist of the year" competition, (Under 17's category) playing at the Wembley Conference Centre in front of a panel of experts & the conference audience. The event was organised by Guitarist Magazine as part of the 1996 National Music Show.
Scott has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Music with Specialisation in Industry a comprehensive course with classes including: Recording & Sound Production, Music History, Creative Composing Skills & Compositional Techniques.
As well as teaching privately Scott also teaches at several primary schools around Ayrshire, Belmont Academy and has lectured at The University Of the West of Scotland - Ayr Campus.
Whilst not teaching Scott composes & records his own music, remixes music & plays his collection of guitars. He has also guested as a solo artist in local venues & with other musicians & bands.
Scott teaches all standards from beginner to advanced in playing & music theory. He also provides facilities to teach and advise on recording & compositional techniques with a full computer based recording studio at his disposal.
Scott also provides a comprehensive service for guitar maintenance & repair as well as advice on set up based on the world renowned Dan Erlewine's guitar repair techniques.
A new venture Scott has taken on is customising guitars - this includes custom painting, customised pickguards and backplates, and the impressive fret dot light system. Examples of the work can be seen here.

Jack Wylie

Jack WylieJack has been playing guitar since 2004 and has experience in several styles of guitar including; Classical, Blues & Rock whilst specialising in rhythm guitar.
In Jack's spare time he plays in an up and coming rock band with friends- "Neon Hero"; they have played in many local venues across South Ayrshire such as: Ayr's Ark, Z1 Youth Bar in Girvan and recently The Cell nightclub in Kilmarnock. They also have gigs coming up at Fury Murry's and a battle of the bands at the Ark. Six months ago Neon Hero recorded a 4 song EP at Yipworld Studios in Cumnock and were successful in selling over 100 CDs. Jack in particular sings lead vocals and plays rhythm guitar, for the band.
Jack teaches all genres from beginner to intermediate in playing & music theory. He has also begun tutoring concepts and theory for standard grade music to a few selected pupils. Not only does Jack play the guitar but he also can competently play the drums and piano.
Being taught initially by Scott himself, Jack is part of a musical family with his dad also being taught guitar by Scott and previously his brother.
Whilst not teaching Jack writes his own music with friends and continues to record with the band.

Nick Lynn

Nick LynnNick has been playing guitar since 2001, playing in a wide range of styles including rock, jazz, blues and classical. Throughout his school career, Nick played in the Belmont Academy Jazz Band for 2 years and received distinction in his fifth year music studies, eventually achieving an advanced higher A in his final year. Nick teaches all genres to anyone from beginner to intermediate level, and can also provide a good grounding in musical theory. In the last few years, Nick has played guitar to large numbers of people around the world whilst away on missionary work, mainly in Spain 2 years ago. After this year nick is planning on applying to the applied music course at Glasgow’s University of Strathclyde.
Aside from teaching, Nick, is the lead vocal in an Ayr 5-piece indie electro outfit, “Jumping Flash”. They have been successful in gigging locally and around Scotland, some highlights being gigs at Glasgow Barrowlands and Carling academy. They recently finished recording a 4-track EP with Nathan Wallace Recording, and have distributed a large number of discs at recent shows with excellent feedback. The bands fan base is always growing and with gigs coming up around the Glasgow area, the band plan to end 2009 with a bang.
Nick not only plays the guitar, but is competent at Bass guitar, drums and vocals. He was one of Scott’s pupils originally and the teaching comes from the same angle. In his spare time Nick continues to write and play his own music, personally and with the band.