Glenn Sharp
Classical Guitarist

Line up: 1 flamenco guitar

Glenn started to learn classical guitar at the age of eight and had completed all of his Trinity College grades by the age of fifteen. From here he went on to study music at the renowned Dartington College of Arts where he took his music A level and Dartington Certificate whilst studying diploma level classical guitar with teacher Steve Gordon. It was here that he started to play solo recitals perform with guitar quartets and was a member of the Dartington Guitar Ensemble.

Glenn went on to study for a degree in popular music and jazz guitar at Salford University. Since then Glenn has been working as a professional session guitarist in and around Manchester. He has gigged and toured with numerous bands and artistes (including Nitin Sawhney and Aref Durvesh) and has written and played on many recordings some of which he has produced himself.

Glenn started to play flamenco in the mid 1990’s and since then it has been his passion. He now performs regularly as a solo player in bars and restaurants and at private functions. He is the guitarist for the popular flamenco dance group ‘Candela’ and is a member of a Latin guitar duet.

Playing a mixture of improvised flamenco and traditional Spanish guitar which is perfect for themed events or for background ambience. Glenn also provides professional tuition in all styles of guitar.

As a performer he plays an extensive repertoire of flamenco and traditional Spanish guitar. Glenn regularly performs solo concerts and provides background music for bars, restaurants, private functions and weddings. As an active session musician, he is highly skilled in all types of guitar, including rock, blues, jazz, classical and flamenco. He is also a very popular tutor in the Manchester area who provides excellent training in a wide range of styles and levels

Previous Clients

Swetenham Arms, Cheshire
999 Design, Manchester
Catalyst Chemical Museum, Widnes
Alderly Edge Association, Alderly Edge Hotel, Cheshire
Pryamid Arts Centre, Warrington
Manchester Bridge Club, private party
Platt Fields, Manchester
Contact Theatre, Manchester
Hazlewood Castle, Tadcaster
Big Chill Festival
Alma Lodge Hotel, Stockport
La Vina, Hale
Hebdon Bridge Pena
D-Percussion
Waters Edge Festival
The Green Room, Manchester
Eclipse Festival

Plus numerous weddings and private parties

Radio broadcasts include XFM and BBC Radio 6 and BBC Radio Lancashire