About
Glasgow-based classical and contemporary guitarist Austin Miller began his studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (junior department) at the age of 15. He enjoyed great success as a junior at the RCS and was awarded prizes as one of the top three performers at the annual classical guitar competitions. In the years to follow Austin began his undergraduate degree at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and now graduating in July 2022 with a first-class honours degree.
He has performed at the likes of
Edinburgh Society of Musicians
Princess Gardens, Edinburgh
Big Guitar Weekend (RCS)
CGR (Classical guitar retreat, Isle of Cumbrae)
Stoller Hall (Manchester)
RNCM Concert halls
Glasgow’s City Chambers
The Spire (Concert series, Glasgow)
Giffnock South Concert Series
Gathering South Sessions
Tea and a Tune - Tchai Ovna
King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
Oran Mor
Although a talented solo classical guitarist Austin is also passionate about chamber music and performing alongside other musicians. Forming different duos with mandolinists, flautists and other guitarists.
His interest in other musical genres, including jazz, pop and rock music has led him to start his own band projects performing/writing and recording his own material based around alternative rock music but bringing influences of Jazz and classical music.
As a soloist and as part of his band he has toured and performed at various venues around Scotland and the UK.
Austin continues to look for new ways of combining my classical training and my songwriting to merge both classical and popular genres with his music and performance styles.
music lessons
Private lessons are available on Mondays from my studio in the west end of Glasgow. Individual/one-off lessons and termly lesson blocks are available. Get in Touch via 07712249166 or aguitarmiller@aol.com.
Guitar Lessons
Classical, Acoustic, Electric and Bass guitar lessons
Whether you're just starting out or a more advanced player I can offer classical, acoustic, electric and bass guitar lessons to all ages and abilities with an emphasis on teaching the individual with lessons tailored to each person's unique learning requirements, helping my students reach their goals and aspirations on their chosen instrument. Lessons include:
- Left/right-hand technique and fundamentals
- Scales, arpeggios and modes
- Fretboard harmony (understanding the fretboard)
- Grade exam preparation (ABRSM, Rock School and Trinity Grades)
- Reading music notation
- Music theory
- Sight reading
- Classical Guitar repertoire
- Popular songs (Pop, Rock, Metal, Folk and Jazz)
- Classical Guitar Studies
- Musical Interpretation
- Improvisation
- Lead and rhythm playing
Songwriting lessons
This is a great place to start your songwriting joinery and explore what's possible in the world of the song! I've always had a passion for songwriting and with years of experience (as a solo artist) and through study, I can't wait to show you how great it can be! In lessons we’ll cover:
- The relationship between music and lyrics
- Song structure and form
- Building on ideas
- Arrangement
- Following your intuition
- Melody writing
- Chord progressions
Live Dates
Classical Guitar
Hear Austin’s recent recordings bellow.
Contact
Email: aguitarmiller@aol.com
Phone: 07712249166
