Department of Guitar Studies 

The Team

John Mills

Study Area Leader:
John Mills ARCM FCLCM Hon ARAM

John Mills is one of the UK's most established and experienced classical guitarists, being a former student of Andres Segovia, John Williams and Julian Bream, and having given around 3000 concerts and recitals worldwide. His wide-ranging repertoire takes in all periods from the 16th century to the present day, with his specialist area being the Segovia repertoire of the early to mid-20th century, featuring composers such as Moreno Torroba,Turina,Tansman. He has devoted much time to promoting new works, not only solo, but also chamber music (for which he has a great passion) working with composers such as Patrick Gowers, Paul Lewis, Mervyn Burtch, Kai Nieminen and Hayley Savage. As well as touring, John is also frequently invited to give masterclasses and is the author of a best-selling Method for the instrument.

Guitar Tutors

  • Daniel Jones BA (Wales) MA (Wales) LTCL
  • Eleftheria Kotzia Premiere Prix (Conservatory of Athens) PG Dip GSMD
  • John Mills ARCM FCLCM Hon ARAM
  • Graham Anthony Devine

Masterclasses and Visiting Artists

  • Mark Ashford
  • Julian Bream
  • Julian Byzantine
  • Graham Devine
  • David Leisner
  • Stephen Marchionda
  • Kai Nieminen
  • Nigel North
  • Benjamin Verdery
  • John Williams
  • Xuefei Yang