Biography
Having picked up his first guitar at the age of six, Will has gone on to become Guitarist Magazine's UK “Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” (2011), one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine's “30 Great Guitarists Under 30 from Around the World” (2014) and Guitar World’s “one of the best acoustic players on the planet right now” (2021). He holds Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship diplomas with Trinity College London in Classical Guitar Recital and has released multiple critically acclaimed albums of original material.
“At once soothing and uplifting...exceptional”
Will has performed relentlessly throughout his career and has given concerts up and down the UK and abroad. Whether it be headlining his own solo shows, performing at festivals, or supporting world-renowned artists such as Antonio Forcione, Pierre Bensusan, Clive Carroll, Jon Gomm, Martin Simpson and Mumford & Sons amongst others, his performances have been described as "beautifully flawless" and "magical" by the music press. Having toured, performed, workshopped and given masterclasses in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, USA, Zimbabwe and China, Will has also made appearances including multiple concerts and workshops at one of Africa's biggest music festivals - The Harare International Festival of Arts.
“flawless”
As a composer, Will's music is influenced by styles from all over the world, and has extended beyond just solo guitar composition. His orchestral works have been debuted by the UK's Ten Tors Orchestra and his guitar pieces have been used for various media projects including BBC Radio 4 documentaries and Spotify advertising campaigns. Will has been commissioned to write everything from incidental music for film and dance through to tuition pieces for beginners and has published notation books to accompany his most recent albums. A selection of Will’s pieces are currently used by the London College of Music’s Acoustic Guitar and Classical Guitar syllabuses.
“acoustic genius...a true guitar ninja”
Also an in-demand tutor, Will has given workshops and masterclasses at festivals including The Ullapool Guitar Festival and has led the International Guitar Festival's Advanced Fingerstyle Course along with workshops at The North American Guitar. Will’s residential workshop in Brittany, France has sold out every year, and runs well-regarded one-day UK workshops. He has worked alongside some of the finest guitar educators in workshop environments and has run the London Guitar Summit's Contemporary Acoustic Course alongside the world-renowned acoustic guitarist Antonio Forcione. Will has produced educational videos for MusicRadar's Acoustic Expo along with material for Imagine Publishing's Guitar for Beginner's series. Will’s online learning platform and community for acoustic guitarists, The College, has received critical acclaim and has welcomed hundreds of players from around the world.
“one of the finest guitarists and composers on the scene today”
Accolades
Guitar World Magazine “One of the Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now” (2021)
Acoustic Guitar Magazine's Worldwide "30 Great Guitarists Under 30" (2014)
Guitarist Magazine's UK Acoustic Guitarist of the Year (2011)
Fellow of Trinity College London in Guitar Recital (2011)
Licentiate of Trinity College London in Guitar Recital (2009)
Bournemouth Advanced String Player of the Year (2007)
Bournemouth Young Musician of the Year - Runner Up (2007)
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