Hawi Gondwe

A very passionate guitarist/vocalist/musician with over 12 years of teaching experience. I have 30 years experience of playing very many styles of popular music including work with artists such as Amy Winehouse and George Michael. I have extensive experience as a performer, music educator, songwriter and composer.

I have taught students of all levels and ages privately since Spring 2004. I have taught as a guitar tutor at schools such as the Hall School in Wimbledon and the St Thomas More RC Language College as well as colleges such as London Centre for Contemporary Music Southwark, London. Full DBS disclosure has been obtained for all school teaching work.

My experience working as a professional musician is extensive. Here is a sample of what I have done:

• Joined Sony Records artists Roachford 1987-1994. Performed, recorded, co-produced and took part in promotion of records (including interviews) as band member.
• Performed and recorded with George Michael and All Saints (1999) including album ‘Songs Of The Last Century’ (Virgin Records) and ‘Saints And Sinners’ (London Records).
• Performed and recorded with Amy Winehouse (2007-11) including album ‘Back To Black’ deluxe version (Island Records).

Skills And Qualities:

• Highly skilled in performing many different styles of popular music including Jazz and Improvisation.
• Extensive knowledge of theory, harmony and arranging for small or large ensembles.
• Good motivator and group leader able to inspire students to progress rapidly at their craft.
• Good working knowledge of Logic Studio and aspects of music technology.
• Plays acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, vocals, keyboards.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

• CSE grade 1 – Maths
• GCE (O Level) – English Language,English Literature, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• A Levels – English Literature (grade E), Poiltics ( grade O ), Business Studies (grade O)
• Piano – grade 1
• Joined Sony Records artists Roachford 1987-1994. Performed, recorded, co-produced and took part in promotion of records (including interviews) as band member
• Performed and recorded with George Michael and All Saints (1999) including album ‘Songs Of The Last Century’ (Virgin Records) and ‘Saints And Sinners’ (London Records)
• Performed and recorded with Amy Winehouse (2007-11) including album ‘Back To Black’ deluxe version (Island Records)