As a lifelong guitarist with 50 years in the game, playing everything from jazz and blues to rock, folk, and slide guitar. I’ve been lucky enough to perform across the UK, Europe, and the USA, with a major career highlight being a gig at The Royal Albert Hall in London—one for the memory books! I have had some very complimentary feedback from some great guitar players such as Tommy Emmanuel “Beautiful player” Jerry Donahue, “Tom can really play that guitar.” Bruce Welch. “Proper guitar player!”

Beyond performing, I’ve spent over two decades as a college lecturer, sharing my love for music performance, songwriting, and Western musical theory. I’ve also taught A-Level music technology, covering sequencing, studio recording, and production, working with software like Sibelius, Cubase, Logic, ProTools, and Ableton.

Now, I’m based in Edinburgh, the Borders, and Lanarkshire, where I teach guitar across all levels and styles while keeping busy with gigs and concerts around Scotland. Whether it's on stage or in the classroom, I love helping others find their sound and grow as musicians.