visiting faculty tutors
“This place is great! What an amazing school!” - Ricky Wilson (Singer, Kaiser Chefs)
BIMM also has musicians and tutors who regulary come to the college for lectures, masterclasses and lessons. These musicians are people who have excellent playing skills, work ethic and valuable experience, who cannot come into BIMM each week as they are touring the world or producing albums for many months. They are commited to music education and the music industry and visit when their busy schedules allow it......check out these musicians below......you will be impressed!

		Guthrie Govan (Asia/Erotic Cakes) - Guitar Tutor Guthrie is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest guitarists, with an incredible stylistic diversity, backed up by a flawless technique. Guthrie won the Guitarist of the Year in 1993 and went on to secure the gig as lead guitarist in prog rock band Asia. He has played alongside legends like Tony Levin, Steve Howe and Vinnie Colaiuta. He writes regularly for Guitar Techniques and Guitarist magazines.

		Carleen Anderson (Solo Artist/Brand New Heavies) - Vocal Tutor Carleen is a true star and has a talent, pedigree and charisma that is totally unique. Originally Carleen shot to fame as lead singer with the Young Disciples and later Brand New Heavies. Subsequent solo albums with Paul Weller on production duties whilst work with Bryan Ferry and Dr John, confirmed her status as the queen of British Soul. Amazingly she is also the God-Daughter of "The Godfather Of Soul" James Brown. Carleen continues her successful solo career whilst being totally committed to teaching - we are privileged to have her with us!

		Billie Godfrey (Beverley Knight) - Vocal Tutor Currently working as a much-in-demand session singer, and recording her own solo album, Billie manages to fit in teaching at BIMM into her hectic schedule. With experience that ranges from Grade 6 Opera, Piano and guitar qualifications, Billie has a unique range of musical experience. Her credits also include singing with the likes of Beverley Knight (where she supported Prince at the O2, culminating in two after show jams with Prince and his band at the after show parties!), Sting, Lionel Ritchie, Texas, Kylie Minogue, Chaka Khan, Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and INXS.

		Mark Richardson (Feeder) - Drum Tutor With multi platinum hit records from all 3 of his bands (Feeder, Skunk Anansie and Little Angels), stadium-level worldwide touring experience, Mark has a CV to envy most drummers in the world. Aged 18 his first ever gig with Little Angels was to 75,000 people at Cardiff Arms Park when they supported Bryan Adams (the next one was 90,000 at Wembley Stadium!). His later works, particularly with his current band Feeder, has seen Mark grow in skill and stature to be a truly world class player. With a powerhouse style similar to the late and great John Bonham, Mark has a wonderful reputation throughout the music business.

		Paul Englishby (Theatre/Film/Orchestral Composer) - Keyboard Tutor Paul Englishby is a highly experienced theatre, orchestral, television and film composer whose credits are extensive and renowned. Paul’s theatrical clients have included the Royal National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and several productions in London’s West End. Paul’s film scores cover national and international productions such as Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (Nicholas Cage, Penelope Cruz), Confetti (Jimmy Carr, Jessica Stevenson), Proof (Anthony Hopkins, Gwyneth Paltrow), Birthday Girl (Nicole Kidman), Charlotte Gray (Cate Blanchett), About A Boy (Hugh Grant) and Blackball (Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas) to name but a few. Paul is an invaluable visiting faculty tutor and we are very proud to have him on board!

		Toby May (Metway Studios) - Degree Tutor Toby May has been a professional freelance sound engineer since 2001. Based at Metway Studios in Brighton, he has worked with a number of high-profile acts including the studio’s proprietors, The Levellers. Using a mixture of analogue and digital recording media and modern editing techniques, Toby has made a name for himself at BIMM by engineering and producing some of the college’s newest and exciting bands.

		Neill Thew - Head of Teaching and Learning Neill is an award-winning teacher who has taught in many Universities around the UK and Europe - including Oxford, London, Sussex and Gothenburg. These days he helps tutors teach better and students learn better - and works with schools and Universities in the UK, the States and Asia. He’s also a writer and editor.