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Allan Folliard

Allan Folliard

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Highly versatile and charismatic London based guitarist with previous experience performing in large scale productions accompanying major artists, with the ability to perform and read music to an extremely high level in any given situation and always showing great professional attitude.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Session Musician

Freelance
London
2018.09 - 2026.05
  • As a session guitarist I have been recording, writing and performing for various artists over the years (such as: Samm Henshaw, Selina Albright, Dre Scott, Sophia Thakur, August Charles, Bea Anderson and more)
  • Large scale productions experience : Live TV performance on BBC 'Later with Jools Holland' with Samm Henshaw (May 2026)
  • Performed at iconic London venues such as Ronnie Scott, Barbican Center, Union Chapel, Pizza express live, 02 Academy
  • Performed under pressure during high-profile events demonstrating resilience and professionalism.
  • Function band and wedding gig experience of various genres
  • Ability ro read music
  • Ability to play guitar to a very high standard in any situation

Guitar teacher

Freelance
London
2019.10 - 2026.05
  • I teach adults and children of all levels. I specialise in Jazz and Popular Music
  • My goal is to always adapt to the students needs and tastes in music. I helped many students improve their playing and confidence and guided them to achieve their goals
  • Experience preparing students for all the different grades such as Trinity College grade exams and ABRSM

Song Transcriber & Video Editor

Sing King Ltd, Freelance
London
2026.04 - Current

Reliable team player supporting the end-to-end production of karaoke content assets. Working closely with the Content Production Manager, I help ensure exceptional quality across all deliverables - from transcribing vocal melodies, to video creation and metadata filing. I help drive production targets forward, adapt quickly to changing needs.

Audio Engineer/Content Producer

Producer Culture Ltd
London
2022.01 - 2023.06
  • Utilised a variety of digital audio tools to edit and mix samples and audio productions
  • Creation of sample packs
  • Sound design

Education

BMus Popular Music Performance - Music

University of West London
London
2015.10 - 2018.06

Master of Arts - Music

Guildhall School of Music and Drama
London
2022.10 - 2024.06

Conservatoire - Music

Conservatoire de Nanterre
France
2008.09 - 2014.06

Languages

French
Native
English
Native

Timeline

Song Transcriber & Video Editor

Sing King Ltd, Freelance
2026.04 - Current

Master of Arts - Music

Guildhall School of Music and Drama
2022.10 - 2024.06

Audio Engineer/Content Producer

Producer Culture Ltd
2022.01 - 2023.06

Guitar teacher

Freelance
2019.10 - 2026.05

Session Musician

Freelance
2018.09 - 2026.05

BMus Popular Music Performance - Music

University of West London
2015.10 - 2018.06

Conservatoire - Music

Conservatoire de Nanterre
2008.09 - 2014.06
Allan Folliard