Andy Ellis
Electric / Acoustic guitars
 Andy
has played guitar since the age of 8 years with his first guitar
(his dads Fender Stratocaster) remaining the weapon of choice.
Since school Andy has played in numerous bands including Worcestershire
based 'Jigsaw', bass for biker rock band 'No Respect' and sessioned
for Oxfordshires 'Mr J'.
In 2003 Andy gained a distinction grade at the 'Brighton Institute
of Modern Music' (BIMM) where he then became a teacher working
with the likes of Carleen Anderson (Brand New Heavies), Paul
Roberts (The Stranglers), Alex Dickson (Robbie Williams), Rob
Harris (Jamiroquai) and Mark Richardson (Skunk Anansie / Feeder).
He has sessioned for various BIMM artists on their CD release
'How to mend a broken pier', supplied some widdles for TV advertising
as well as performed solo at the Bath International Guitar Festival.
Andy has written articles for Total Guitar magazine and has
tuition books and CD's published with Sanctuary - 'Xtreme Electric
Guitar' and 'Xtreme Acoustic Guitar'. He enjoys teaching group
guitar and live performance workshops at BIMM whilst offering
private lessons and advice in all aspects of music and computing.
In 2004 he has been working with Brighton based musicians 'Paul
Roberts' (of 'Faith band' / 'The Stranglers'), 'Abbo' and 'Amy
Tinsley' as well as appearing in various function bands and
U2 tribute band 'Elevation'.
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