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Welcome
The Bleasdale and Heywood Guitar duo was formed in 1989. Since then they have played numerous recitals and have recorded two CDs- " Impressions " features new works by the composers Mark Houghton and Robin Hill, and " Southbound " is devoted to Jazz, Popular and South American Classics. The latter was recorded on a visit to Northern Ireland where they also gave a concert featuring works from both CDs. They gave the world premiere performance of Impressions, by Mark Houghton, at a recital for Manchester Guitar Circle in May 2003 after which d'OZ music publishers published the work.
Jeremy teaches music at Bolton School Boys' Division. He has been responsible for building the Guitar department from scratch and there are now four guitar teachers, four large acoustic guitar ensembles and over 90 pupils learning the guitar.
In 2003, he organised a successful workshop for the guitar students run by Craig Ogden, and he has promoted several concerts at the school's Arts and Conference Centre, given by artists such as Craig Ogden, Martin Taylor, Gordon Giltrap and the Hill-Wiltschinsky Guitar Duo.
In 2000, his Senior Guitar Group won Best Youth Group at the National Guitar Orchestra Competition and achieved Runners-up in the same competition in 2004. They have recently completed a concert tour of Belgium, playing at venues in Brussels and Ypres.
His most famous pupil to date is Danny Jones from McFly whom he taught from the age of six.
Jonathan teaches at a performing arts college in Chorley. He is a lover of all kinds of music. He has played guitar from the age of 12. He teaches guitar privately. |
