Meet the team…

School's Founder and Head Teacher, Richard Deyn

Regarded as one of the UK’s finest guitar coaches, and with a rich history of working along side such names as Eric Nicoli, CBE (former CEO of EMI group), Raymond Weil, BBC, Amy Winehouse Foundation, Crystal Palace FC, Ipswich Town FC, as well as creating the world renowned, 28 ROCKSTAR guitar course.

Richard has held long term, respected positions in the field of music education including ‘Principle Guitar Tutor’ at the Essex Musicians Centre, England for 9 years and ‘Resident Guitar Teacher’ at Orwell Park School - the UKs number 1 prep school for 5 years and  education consultant to Gibson Guitars UK for 5 years.

Since 1993, as a guitar tutor, Richard has developed his unique way of teaching the in to more of a coaching based system rather than traditional lessons to integrate his vast experience with some of his most valuable strategies for maximising others on their guitar journey. His students include everyone from beginners and those playing for fun through to house old names from such shows as: Game Of Thrones, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, etc…

Since 1992, Richard's dynamic and varied musical career, has spanned every genre from Indian classical music through to Rock and Pop.  He has played in a mixed variety of venues around the world including Earl’s Court Arena in London and the World Festival Hall in Austria alongside world-renowned musicians to great acclaim.

Richard has written and recorded in many situations from Rock bands and ambient albums through to scoring music for movies, theatre and television. Richard has recorded 5 successful (including US top 10) solo studio albums to date, and has always given time to contribute by means of teaching the guitar. 

Guitar Coach - Billy Tourney-Godfrey

Billy has been playing guitar for 15 years and has been playing live with original bands in the Ipswich area for the last 10 years. Since 2019 he has been playing at weddings and parties around the country with The Three Buskateers and also recording, editing and producing music for local artists.

Most of his love for music was directed at rock, metal and punk bands, but after diving head first into the world of blues and alternative music in 2014 he hasn’t looked back and has found an individual style that means his playing mixed with his attitude means he is an asset to any band he plays with. His love for teaching is built from the joy he gets when watching students achieve personal goals, whether it is learning their first chord or playing in a band for the first time.

Guitar Coach - Jamie Collett

With a rich background spanning 16 years, Jamie is a dedicated guitar teacher proficient in both acoustic and electric guitar. Initially playing fingerstyle acoustic and classical guitar, Jamie later embraced the electric guitar, influenced by the soulful sounds of blues, rock, and funk. As an active performer in a local band, Jamie brings a wealth of real-world experience and passion to every lesson. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to hone your skills, Jamie is committed to guiding you on your musical journey.