BIOGRAPHYEarly YearsI came to the guitar relatively late but prior to picking up the guitar, I had been involved with music through church and school choirs, piano and cornet lessons.EducationFollowing study in my home city of Edinburgh, a first in a graduate diploma and the Eric Kershaw memorial award for plectrum guitar followed when studying at Leeds college of music 1986 - 89.Professional WorkSince returning to my native Scotland, I continue to work in a variety of musical situations throughout the UK and Europe, working with many fine musicans and ensembles. My work has included working with: RSNO and ORSB, Carl Davis, concerts, tours, jazz & guitar festivals, TV/radio appearances, educational workshops & guitar and music industry appearances. Educational ProgramsI have tutored in guitar, composition, writing for film and technology at all levels from high school to higher education. I have developed and co-ran the successful Jazz UK international summer schools with saxophonist Rob Hall and pioneered the European arm of the PNW Film Scoring Program led by double Emmy winning composer Hummie Mann in Edinburgh attracting students from across Europe and the USA.
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BIOGRAPHY
Early Years
I came to the guitar relatively late but prior to picking up the
guitar, I had been involved with music through church and school
choirs, piano and cornet lessons.
Education
Following study in my home city of Edinburgh, a first in a
graduate diploma and the Eric Kershaw memorial award for
plectrum guitar followed when studying at Leeds college of
music 1986 - 89.
Professional Work
Since returning to my native Scotland, I continue to work in a
variety of musical situations throughout the UK and Europe,
working with many fine musicans and ensembles. My work has
included working with: RSNO and ORSB, Carl Davis, concerts,
tours, jazz & guitar festivals, TV/radio appearances, educational
workshops & guitar and music industry appearances.
Educational Programs
I have tutored in guitar, composition, writing for film and
technology at all levels from high school to higher education. I
have developed and co-ran the successful Jazz UK international
summer schools with saxophonist Rob Hall and pioneered the
European arm of the PNW Film Scoring Program led by double
Emmy winning composer Hummie Mann in Edinburgh attracting
students from across Europe and the USA.
Extensive interview
with Ged about his
music can be found
on the site
JazzGuitar.be
Click to read it
HERE