A word from Richard

I play and teach several instruments in different instrument families. I have been teaching music for 15 years, with over 25 years public performance experience. This includes many musical genres: from traditional Scottish, to 60s rock, current pop chart songs, and classical. I studied Gaelic Language and Culture at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig which gives me a deep appreciation for and understanding of traditional Scottish music in particular.

I tutor regularly for Fèisean nan Gàidheal in weekend workshops, summer music schools, primary school classes and online, both in English and Scottish Gaelic. I play as part of the Addie Harper and Friends band as well as accompanying friends regularly at the Wick Accordion and Fiddle Club and the Caithness Music Festival. I was the musical director at the Wick Players from 2015 till 2021, which entailed extensive musical arranging, teaching, recording and performing. I am particularly pleased to have appeared on several episodes of the TV show Caithness Music Television (hosted by Brandon McPhee) and the online show Carmichael’s Ceilidh (hosted by John Carmichael) as well as on a handful of tracks recorded by Fergie MacDonald.

With this range of experience, I am comfortable teaching pupils of all ages and abilities. I am able to give my pupils the opportunity to gain experience in public performance in a number of settings.