Paul
Paul

Paul Burke

Guitarist, performer, educator and avid content creator originally from Australia

Brighton, United Kingdom

Paul's Groovecard

I'm a Brighton-based guitarist, educator, and performer originally from Australia, with over nine years of experience teaching guitar through the Department of Education. My background spans a wide range of musical settings—from touring nationally across Australia to performing in music theatre productions and reading gigs.

Specialising in both electric and fretless guitar, I hold a Bachelor of Music from Melbourne Polytechnic, where I studied under renowned guitarist Tom Fryer, and an Advanced Diploma of Music from the University of Ballarat.

As a performer, I've led my own instrumental funk and jazz ensembles, bringing groove-heavy, improvisation-rich music to the stage. I'm also an active content creator, running a YouTube channel dedicated to music transcription and education, with a library of over 100 transcription and lead sheet videos.

Whether I'm on stage, in the lesson room, or online, my focus is always on musicality—and on being a fun, friendly person to be around!

Experimental, Blues, Blues rock, Funk, Fusion, Garage Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Hip-hop/Rap, Indie, Industrial, Jazz, Metal, Metal/Hard rock, New Age, Pop, Pop rock, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Punk, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Ska, Soul, Techno and World

Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, Tom Fryer and Wes Montgomery

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Instagram, Youtube

Paul's skills

Pro

Educator

Since 2009

Open to opportunities

Pro

Electric Guitar

Since 2002

Looking for work

Groove Highlights

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Experience

2023 - 2025

Lead Guitarist - Ash Acid (Artist)

Lead Guitarist for Melbourne-based artist Ash Acid Provided guitar duties on the "I Love Myself" Australian Tour.

2022 - 2025

Guitarist - Felix Express

Guitarist for "Felix Express" – Melbourne-based Funk Outfit Regular live performances across Melbourne’s music scene.

2019

Guitarist - Marz

Lead Guitarist for Melbourne-based artist Marz. Provided guitar duties on the "Horror Head" Australian Tour.

2016 - 2025

Guitar Teacher - Department of Education (AUS)

Provide individual and group guitar tuition for year 7-10 students across four state secondary schools Rehearse and lead student rock bands and guitar ensembles for school performances

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