Harvey Coates

I am a professional guitarist and music producer and I have only got to this point because of the wonderful tutoring I received. I aim to replicate and build upon the teaching techniques that I learned from, and so my lessons are fun, informative and inspirational. I believe that everybody has an innate capacity for music and therefore it is possible to bring it out of anybody.

I do not believe in a single 'right way' of doing things, either with playing guitar or producing music, and so I take a very open minded approach to my lessons and work with my students so they find their own, unique style of music performance and creation. I am merely a guidance tool to reach a point that any person is capable of.

Currently, I am a freelance music producer and guitarist creating music for a variety of different clients, from corporations to instagram personalities. I play electric guitar in post-punk band Shtëpi and have co-founded a music collective entitled Mayura, which provides top-tier music performances for events and functions.

I studied Creative Music Technology at the University of Surrey and graduated having completed a dissertation album of original folk songs highlighting the significance of the guitar around the world. Prior to this, I trained as a classical guitarist whilst at school, obtaining Grade 6 Classical Guitar from Trinity Guildhall. I also have an extensive knowledge of songwriting techniques and music theory, and I have achieved Grade 5 Music Theory from ABRSM.