Alex began playing the guitar at age 16, and has been playing the guitar professionally since 1993, with a natural inclination towards rock and metal music. He studied for 3 years at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.
Since 2001 he commenced a professional career in the new wave of British Extreme Metal with UK & European live performances, studio recording sessions, with his own band Abgott and as session musician in different genres. His personal commitment to music has led him to radio performances, international guitar clinics in the style of rock and metal and writing music for theatre, gaining attention from national media, magazines: Metal Hammer, Kerrang, Terrorizer, Rock Sound, Power Play, Zero Tolerance; radios: BBC1, Total Rock Radio; television: The Pit TV.
Since 2006, he gained a full artist endorsement with Cort Guitars, which provide him with top of the range quality instruments and stability on any sort of performance he is challenged with. He also gained a premium position as Music Teacher.co.uk.
In 2007, Alex was appointed by The National Health Society - Psychiatric Department, as tutor for youngsters with special needs. He was also appointed by Mr. Rob Jenkinson CBBC Producer / Director, as rock expert and trainer for one his young guitar student in his TV show.
As well as teaching guitar, music theory & harmony, Alex works with students who want to compose their own music or start to work as music teachers themselves. With his experience as composer, rhythm and soloist guitarist, also with experience in professional in public and private recording he provides advices on the most advanced rock and metal guitar techniques and in producing music.
Alex currently teaches at the school on Monday, Thursday and Sunday - Please enquire for times and availability for this tutor
Alex has been teaching at S.E.M.S for the past 4 years. During this time, he has taught guitarists & bassists of all levels and ages, across a variety of styles, though mainly ROCK and METAL, but also including, jazz, funk, reggae, pop & classical.
Alex's students encompass all ages and abilities, from teenagers, to working professionals, to pensioners. Many of them have recorded demos, produced their own music and started to play live shows in UK.
Presently, Alex is about to release his fourth extreme metal release with Abgott, and is currently working on his first rock metal solo album, teaming up with some of the most prominent rock musicians in Great Britain. He has just been awarded the accolade of leading musician of the UK extreme metal music scene 2009 from `Terrorizer'® Magazine (Louise Brown) and `Metal Hammer'® Magazine (Dom Lawson). His new coming album will also be released in Japan in the coming new year 2010.
Alex currently teaches at the school on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Please email or contact us on 020 8680 9747 for times and availability for this tutor