Whether you're looking to develop as a guitarist, need help programming your Quad Cortex or Helix for a new gig or show, are preparing to play guitar for a role, or want honest, experience-led guidance on navigating a career in music, these sessions are built around you.
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Drawing on years of experience as a touring and session musician, Nick offers one-to-one sessions covering technique, playing style, tone and rig programming, role and audition preparation, and career strategy.
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These sessions are tailored for musicians, actors and industry professionals - not aimed at children or absolute beginners.

Sessions may include:

• Guitar technique, style and repertoire development
• Quad Cortex and Helix programming - building patches, tone-matching, live rig setup
• Actor/role coaching - learning to play and perform convincingly for a stage or screen role, audition prep
• Session and touring skills - reading charts, playing to a click, stylistic interpretation
• Career strategy and direction
• Touring and session work insight
• Navigating the industry as a working musician
• Creative development
• General music business questions​

Rescheduling & Cancellations

• Sessions may be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the start time (one reschedule per booking)
• Missed sessions are non-refundable and payment is due.
• All bookings are non-refundable. If I need to cancel, you'll be offered a full refund or a rescheduled session

Internet/Recording
Please ensure a stable internet connection and arrive on time. Sessions may not be recorded or redistributed without written permission. Conversations are treated respectfully and privately.
For booking or technical questions, please use the contact form.

Contact Nick

* Client Testimonials * 

Nick helped me to prepare for a role where I had to sing and play guitar at the same time. I had never picked up a guitar before.
He was very easy and patient, he taught me enough skills to get through an audition in less than a week. I went from never touching the instrument to being able to play full songs. I highly recommend him.

​Marisha Wallace 
2x Olivier Award-nominated actress and recording artist.

Nick helped me prepare for an audition where I had to play and sing simultaneously. I had never played the guitar before but with his help managed to play a considerably challenging piece within 3 weeks and received great feedback from the audition panel as a result. I come from a piano background and he knew how to tailor his teaching to my strengths and provided me the most effective way to learn and practice. In addition, he’s very patient and gave me the confidence I needed. I’d highly recommend Nick.

​Zheng Xi Yong
Actor and Singer (Bridgerton, Your Lie in April, Barbie etc)

Nick has been my teacher for 3 years now and in that time I’ve made incredible progress. Under his guidance I managed to achieve a distinction in my Grade 8 Rockschool exam in only one term. Throughout my time playing Zack Mooneyham in the West End production of School of Rock Nick helped me to perfect my technique and improvisation skills, making sure that I performed to the best of my ability and this greatly increased my confidence on stage....
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He really is an awesome teacher and my lessons with him are always the highlight of my week.

Oscar Rice
Actor (School of Rock) and Guitarist  (Now studying at Berklee College Of Music)

The Independent Society Of Musicians 
​"How To Become A Session Musician"​

I was asked by the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) to write this guide on how to build and sustain a career as a session/freelance musician in today’s challenging industry. Offering a practical, honest insight into what the job really looks like in 2026.

Inside, I talk about how the term session musician has become an adopted title for a freelance/jobbing musician and break down the different types of work available, how musicians actually get said work, and the essential skills that keep you working-far beyond just playing your instrument well. From navigating inconsistent income and building strong relationships, to setting up a home studio and maintaining professionalism, this is a realistic overview for anyone looking to enter within the world of freelance musicianship.

Since there has been such a good response to the book, the ISM have just released it online for sale to general public at the modest price of £5. 

Click here for the book