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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Paul's skills
Educator
Since 2009
Open to opportunities
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