The eductional philosophy I employ is based firmly in the writings of Kodály, while the didactic framework is inspired by the Royal Schools system of graded repertoire and aural training exercises. Students are encouraged to work towards these tests and examinations. The concept of creating singing guitarists and guitarist-singers is central to the teaching project. The student repertoire is based on the literature written by composers who receive significant coverage in the Grove Music Dictionary - creating an emphasis rather unusual in guitar circles particularly. The basic advantages are that guitarists come closer to the music through singing, and singers  develop a relationship with a polyphonic instrument other than the piano (singers rarely accompany themelves on the piano in any case)

Based on the Dissertation for my Honours Degree, I have developed a document which attempts to redress the misconceptions which abound concerning the true importance and status of the guitar. These are reliable and thoroughly researched papers, with all sources quoted, and are of interest to players, teachers, students and academics alike. They are available for download for a nominal fee, while a short summation is available for free here on the website -

see Research Summary page

I have also studied the music of composers who, while they are proported to have played guitar solos, have not published solos for that instrument. By arranging existing pieces for students, and examining music published in other contexts, I have created an extensive selection of music unavailable in other collections. These include solos by Weber, Schubert and Berlioz which I have 'realised' for guitar, where I can present analytical and historical evidence that suggests that they were originally arrangements for piano (or orchestra) of guitar pieces. Also to be found are arrangements for ten-string guitar of pieces by ten-string virtuosi, but where only six-string versions are currently available. In these cases I attempt to demonstrate that the bass strings actually constitute an extra voice, rather than merely providing facility for the occasional pedal tone.

For example, see SHEET MUSIC page