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Simon Pratt attended the Guitar Institute (now called the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) in London, where he excelled in his Diploma of Popular Music Performance and graduated in 2005. His passion for funk music continued while studying privately with top funk player and editor of Future Publishing magazines, Jason Sidwell. Always keen to learn, Simon has attended workshops with renowned guitarists such as Guthrie Govan, Jennifer Batten, Paul Gilbert, Mike Stern, Carl Verheyen, and Larry Carlton.
After graduating from the Guitar Institute, Simon became an RGT-accredited teacher and established a thriving teaching business from his home in Guildford, Surrey. Alongside teaching, Simon Pratt has been published in Total Guitar Magazine and has worked for the online music company Sample Magic, producing high-end guitar samples for producers worldwide. Currently, Simon spends his time composing for sync music libraries in England, France, and Czechia, and demoing guitars for Taylor Guitars.
