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Education
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SEBASTIAN STIRLING

Kingston upon Thames,Surrey

Summary

Skilled and passionate guitarist with three years of performance experience with a wide variety of Different genres including Jazz, Bossa Nova, Blues, and Rock. Has a very strong knowledge of theory and it's relation to the guitar. Has experience in teaching all levels of music students, recording in studios with bands and university projects and has worked two hospitality jobs.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Guitar teacher

Open2music
, Surrey
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided personalised instruction to cater to individual student's abilities and goals.
  • Incorporated different genres of music in lessons, broadening students' musical range.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment with patience and encouragement.

Guitarist

Danny Marriot
Guildford, Surrey
10.2023 - Current
  • Plays lead guitar for artist Danny Marriott, who writes and records original music and plays live across England.
  • Attended rehearsals and performed stage planning for performances.
  • Developed strong relationships with other artists as well as fans.
  • Music genres include Indie and Heavy Rock.

Guitarist

Katie Williams
Guildford, Surrey
11.2023 - 06.2025
  • Plays guitar with Prism Puppets for artist Katie Williams, who writes and records original music.
  • Performs original songs and covers across Guildford.
  • Music genres include RnB and Pop.

Guitarst

Prism Puppets
Guildford, Surrey
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Own band which has experience with writing and recording original music and performing live across Guildford and London.
  • Music genres include Indie Pop and Rock.
  • Keeps in regular contact with music promoters.
  • Promotes the band using various social media

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Guitar Performance

Academy of Contemporary Music
Guildford
09.2022 -

A-Levels - Music, Psychology, Drama

Framlingham College
Woodbridge
07.2022

GCSEs - Maths, Science, English, Music, Computer Science

Framlingham College
Woodbridge
07.2020

Skills

  • Skilled guitar player in a wide range of genres, as well as having improvisation skills
  • Experience in recording and performing
  • Solid knowledge of various guitar techniques and a fair knowledge of instrument repair
  • Can learn songs in short time frames and perform live with short notice
  • Can write song lyrics and compose and transcribe guitar parts
  • Can read various types of music, including guitar chords, drum and piano notation
  • Can play drums to a high standard, as well as piano, bass and ukelele to a fair standard

Other work experience

Waiter at Vida, bar and restaurant, in Bermuda from August - September 2021.

  • Took orders and served food and drinks to customers.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to maintain a hygienic and friendly environment.


Other work experience

Bartender and barista at The Electric Theater in Guildford from June 2023 - current. 

  • Took orders and made drinks including cocktails, mixed drinks and coffees.

Achievements

  • Joined a Funk band in February 2024.
  • In four different bands since 2023.
  • Achieved a Merit in BTech Music Performance in 2022.
  • Performed on drums, kahon, guitar, piano, vocals and ukelele in many concerts in bands and orchestras throughout secondary school.
  • Head of Culture and Arts at Framlingham College in 2021.
  • Won an award in Music at Framlingham College in 2021.
  • In possession of a Bermudian driving license since 2021.
  • Achieved the rank of Corporal for the Combined Cadet Force Army section at Framlingham College in 2021.
  • Completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award in 2020.
  • Achieved the Good Citizen's Award in Bermuda in 2014.

Timeline

Guitar teacher

Open2music
09.2024 - Current

Guitarist

Katie Williams
11.2023 - 06.2025

Guitarist

Danny Marriot
10.2023 - Current

Guitarst

Prism Puppets
03.2023 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Guitar Performance

Academy of Contemporary Music
09.2022 -

A-Levels - Music, Psychology, Drama

Framlingham College

GCSEs - Maths, Science, English, Music, Computer Science

Framlingham College
SEBASTIAN STIRLING