David Mead

I started off as a guitar teacher back in the 1980s, teaching both privately and at schools. After about ten years of doing that, I got the chance to join the editorial team of Guitarist magazine, based in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Days were spent reviewing instruments and interviewing rock stars - not a bad life, then.



In 1995 I took over as editor of the magazine, transferring to our sister publication Guitar Techniques a bit later. After a while I started writing books, including Ten Minute Guitar Workout, 100 Tips For Guitar, Chords And Scales and loads more - I've written around 19 so far. Much to my surprise, a couple of the books have become best-sellers. Amazing - and flattering, too.



Journalism and writing books is all very well, but it wasn't until I went on a short book signing tour with Martin Taylor in 2000 that I realised how much I missed playing. My actual playing career had been put on the back burner for a while, to say the least, and despite the fact my day job found me in some very odd and exciting places like backstage a big venues and on tour with huge bands, it was all kinda 'passive' on my part, if you see what I mean. So I produced a demo of my acoustic playing, sent it to Martin and he offered to produce an album for me. 'Nocturnal' came out in 2006, received some very good reviews and have just released another called 'Arboretum' via The Guitar Label.



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What people are saying about David's album, 'Nocturnal'

“David has been known as a respected teacher, writer and journalist for many years, but in many ways his great talent as a guitarist and composer has remained obscured - until now. Here at last, after four years of me badgering him, is his first solo CD.”

‘Nocturnal’ Producer Martin Taylor MBE



“Good tunes, fine playing…”

Acoustic guitar maestro Gordon Giltrap



“Beautiful music!”

BBC Radio



“A delight from start to finish…"

Guitar Techniques magazine



“‘Nocturnal’ is an absolute must for any self-respecting acoustic music lover.”

Acoustic magazine



“Superb… Lovely…”

Guitarist magazine editorial



“A series of original miniatures distinguished by elegant arpeggios, fully voiced chords and a sense of beauty and reflection.”

Jazzwise magazine



“An inspirational player…”

Phil Castang, International Guitar Festival



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