Mike Georgiades Mike is an exciting, highly talented professional guitarist, specializing in providing beautiful music for every occasion, from subtle background music for private functions, to full concert performances. Biography Mike started playing guitar at the age of six and has progressed into a striking, accomplished performer of many different guitar styles, namely Classical, Romantic, Spanish and Flamenco, through to Latin Jazz, Rock and Pop. After winning several arts competitions, he gained a music scholarship with the Amersham & Wycombe Music Centre, and had reached the final for the regional Young Musician of the Year by the age of twelve. From this classical background, Mike went on to train at the University of Salford, gaining a degree in Popular Music and Recording. As a result, Mike possesses the vast diversity of repertoire needed to accommodate the many different forms of function work. In addition, he has the ability to perform on request almost any song, providing he has heard of it! At present, Mike is in high demand both as a concert guitarist in the UK and Europe, and for private functions, such as weddings, dinners, parties and corporate events. He has undertaken live session work in the UK for musicals such as Grease, Joseph and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. He currently plays and writes songs for a highly rated original band called 'The Other Band', who have performed at various London venues as well as the Cambridge Folk Festival. He is also a highly respected guitar teacher, with residence at The Royal Masonic and St Clement Danes schools, as well as the Watford School of Music. Testimonials: "Mike's imaginative choice of material and beautiful playing combined to create the perfect atmosphere at our reception." Mr Neil Godley - Wedding Groom (August'04) "Mike played the guitar with great sensitivity and it was a pleasure to hear and see him play." Mrs Fiona Wilcock - Concert audience member (July'04) "Mike played at our son's Christening reception, and his playing created the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that we wanted." Mrs Claire Allen - Christening Reception (September'04) "Mike performed at our charity concert. He enthused the audience with his playing and we all felt like taking up the guitar after that!" Mrs Barbara Stewart (music co-ordinator) - Charity Concert (July'04) Mike Georgiades Sample tracks Click link below to download Latin MP3 (339k Stereo at 96kbps) Popular MP3 (335k Stereo at 96kbps)
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