“A one man guitar plug-in” - who plays and arranges guitar, pedal steel, bass, mandolin and vocals just for you.

Professional Attitude and approach

I have been a professional musician for 30 years. I have a wealth of touring experience and studio experience that is an essential addition to any project I am involved in.

High Quality

With a range of high quality guitars, amps, microphones and recording equipment my work is always of a top professional standard that you can rely on.

Skills

With many years of experience in the industry I have learnt multiple skills. Along with my production and musical expertise, I can also help with understanding the music business as well as having plenty of tips on performance techniques, confidence and writing.

My expertise

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A one stop shop for guitar recording, session work, tutoring and coaching. Song production

Production

From my recording Studio in Bath I can develop songs, mix your tracks, add instrumentation and create fully professional, ready for release songs.

My aim is to make good music and I work until the client is happy and we have something we can all be proud of.

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Guitar Lessons

I have over 25 years teaching and playing as a professional guitarist

My lessons are for beginners and intermediate players, all based on the music and styles you want to play and to bring out the passion you have for the music you love.

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Songwriting

Custom songs, collaborations, demos, lyrics, music, and production. Experienced in writing songs, jingles, adverts, I am currently collaborating with up and coming writers and singers as a producer and writer

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Guitar Player

International touring guitarist with The Proclaimers, session and artist

Zac’s Guitar Jukebox

Live one man show from The Proclaimers’s guitarist. You choose from over 150 songs. Perfect for parties and weddings.

Zac’s Guitar Jukebox is my one man show with acoustic and electric guitar. The show is interactive. It is you the audience who choose the tunes I’ll play that night. A “menu” of nearly 200 songs is handed to the audience with a piece of paper and a pencil.  You choose the music from the menu and hand in your order.  Or shout it out if you prefer. 

Incorporating 30 years of playing songs from all genres in all sorts of gigs, from festivals to auditoriums, clubs to theatres there’s something for everyone. I’ve learnt these songs for pleasure, to join bands or do one off events. They are often songs that I love and had to learn every part before it would stop haunting me.  Ballads and jazz stand proudly alongside dirty blues and spiky punk as well as some classic indie, pop and rock.  Guitar solos are true to the original or outrageous reinterpretations. Random medleys are created through the set from the titles given to me by the audience and as the crowd get more involved they start to shout out songs not on the list.  But sometimes those tunes are somewhere in the back of the jukebox and a wee reminder from the internet makes for a spontaneous musical moment. I’m happy as an old song has been rediscovered and the punter is happy as I’ve just played his wife’s favourite tune.

Check out some of my tracks below, available via Soundcloud

Reviews

Brilliant! Zac is a great producer and multi-talented musician. He knows how to get the best out a song or an artist. Highly recommended.

Dave

I highly recommend Zac as a production and mixing teacher and consultant. Thanks to his expert guidance, my productions and mixes have gone from good to truly professional.

Zac’s vast knowledge, coupled with his patience and personalized approach, makes him the best tutor I’ve worked with. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Zac can help you elevate your sound to the next level.

//Tobias Welin

Tobias

Zac has done a brilliant job with the recording, production, and mixing of my songs, and his instrumental skills have taken them up to a whole new level - truly a 'one-stop shop'. He is also lovely to work with, taking a huge amount of care on the best way to interpret my compositions.

Miranda

I co-wrote and recorded two songs with him at Meadows Lane Studio with Zac. He is a spectacular vocal producer, as a singer I loved working with him, he really guided me so well when recording my vocals on both tracks. He's a spectacular musician, producer, writer, collaborator and human! He is an absolute delight to work with. Hi curiosity, open mindedness and attention to detail are spectacular. I cant wait to work with him again next year.

Cherley

Personal Compliment:
"A one man plugin!"

Google Review:
"Fantastic guitarist! Versatile, professional and committed and a lovely guy!"

Giles Lamb (Composer)

Google Review:
"Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I'm in the process of recording an album with Zac, and he's a pleasure to work with. As well as being an accomplished musician, he also has in-depth understanding of the technical side of recording. Thank you, Zac!"

Lisa Tenzin Dolma - (Singer and Writer - Tenzin - Echoes)

"Much better than I ever dreamed it would be. 
(There’s a happy punter quote for your website)"

David Vigar - Songwriter and Singer

Google review:
"I have had a number of online lessons from Zac. He is a very impressive guitarist with a deep knowledge of musical theory. He is also a great listener and skilled at bringing things down to my learner level - which is what i need! I totally recommend him as a teacher."

Des Halloran - Pupil

Google Review:
"Zac is an amazing teacher who keeps me motivated and inspired. His lessons are educational but always fun. I have noticed a huge improvement in my guitar playing and my knowledge within a short space of time. I would definiteky recomend him to anyone!"

Kertu Väinsalu - Pupil

Google Review:
"Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Totally amazing inspirational teacher with huge amounts of patience. Meadows lane is a lovely creative studio space. Zac's talent and enthusiasm is a total joy."

Anna Barclay - Parent of pupils

I am really enjoying my lessons with Zac. He teaches out of a well-equipped dedicated studio in his garden. Zac emphasises good technique and it took a few weeks to learn to correct my right hand but now that I have done so I can see real improvement. Above all the lessons are fun and I never fail to come away enthused to carry on playing. Thoroughly recommended.

Johnathan Howes - pupil

Into month 2 of my lessons with Zac. He seemed to get what I was looking for straight away. Great combination of bringing theory into practice, for example explaining why a particular riff sounds right, a great basis for then doing your own creative thing. Also very practical advice on right and left hand (and arm) technique. I'm learning a lot and see myself carrying on with Zac for a long time yet. I thoroughly recommend anyone wanting to advance their guitar playing to give Zac a try!

Bob Tyrell - pupil

Zac is a great teacher. He shares his knowledge and experience enthusiastically. He's very patient and makes me feel relaxed during the lesson. I always leave my lesson feeling motivated and ready to play guitar! His rate is very competitive especially for the talent and knowledge that he shares so expertly. I would highly recommend.

Sally Driver - pupil

Zac is a great teacher. I began learning during lockdown and continue lessons to this day on a weekly basis. He is patient and enthusiastic and will teach you to play the songs that you want to learn as well as teaching music theory. I would highly recommend Zac.

Paul V

Zac is a great teacher. His music knowledge is impressive and he always finds the way to adjust the style and complexity level to the student's skills level.

Jacek Sitkiewicz

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Zac Ware - Guitar Player

Need that classic solo? Want a sturdy rhythm track? Call if you want a guitarist

  • Guitar Player

    Guitar player for hire. Not just guitar but also bass, pedal steel, mandolin and vocals.

    Contact me to see how I can help your track

  • Song Production

    Do you need a song produced or mixed Do you want advice on how to bring out the best in your song.

    Please call

  • Guitar Lessons

    Stuck in a rut? Learnt scales and riffs and no idea how to link them together? Want to know the tricks professionals use to find their way around and get the feel of a song? Whether you are a learner with no experience or a great player who needs a refresher I am a patient and proficient teacher whose love of his instrument is infectious.

    If you want to get motivated call me to discuss lessons

  • Zac’s Guitar Jukebox

    My solo show for weddings, events and parties.

    Where I hand out my set list of over 170 songs to the audience and they get to choose what’s on the musical menu that night. From Louis Armstrong to Radiohead, from Rock to Reggae.

    A collection of songs that cover a Saturday night sing along to an afternoon garden party of jazz and blues.

    Contact me to book ahead

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