JOHN IRVINE
Genres: Classic Fusion, Jazz Related Rock • United Kingdom

John Irvine initially trained at Dartington College of Arts, for two years in the mid 80s, on the Preparatory Course in Music; made possible with a scholarship from Devon County Council. From there, he moved to Glasgow to study classical guitar with Philip Thorne at the RSAMD, winning the Guitar Challenge Prize in 1989. The following year he was awarded a scholarship from the Leche Trust which enabled him to complete a further year in Glasgow receiving his Post-Graduate Certificate in Performance in 1990. In 1992 John began his PhD in Music Composition at the University of Edinburgh, studying with Nigel Osborne. This was completed in 1999. John has also composed music for theatre, working on over 40 shows throughout the UK, and 20 shows at the Traverse Theatre [Edinburgh] and appeared on radio in discussions concerning the role of music in theatre today. He has also written music for read more...