about Chris Harper
Began guitar playing at 13 years old, 30+ years ago
Had lessons in rock, classical, blues, and jazz from quality local performers
Studied music at school and attended extra-curricular music theory lessons, passed Grade 8 Theory at age of 17
Left school at 18, became a guitar teacher full-time in the same school, performed in experimental rock band
Spent 5 years studying classical music at Goldsmiths College achieving a BMus Honours Degree and an MMus Masters Degree in Composition
Performed and written for a wide variety of ensembles taking in flamenco, blues, folk-rock and Music Theatre (amongst other styles) all the while teaching a large number of students of all ages and interests
Lives in Bristol, performs with Americana/electronica band The Spark’s Desire
Teaches both online and in person
Video
Chris playing as part of a flamenco-inspired ensemble at The Peepul Centre in Leicester:
Hangover Square, ‘Americana meets Electronica’:
The flamenco/classical band was called ‘Harper Bourne’:
Chris also used to be in a punk-blues act called ‘Husky Tones’:
2009 concert at the Sir John Moore Foundation in Appleby Magna. Chris playing ‘Una Limosnita por amor de dios’ by Agustin Barrios Mangore:
More ‘Harper Bourne’ here:
Composed music for original theatre productions:
And Chris has always loved the blues:
Audio (classical/flamenco)
contact
If you like what you hear and you’d like me to help you with your guitar playing do please get in touch!
