Guitar Player

GUITARS | VOCALS | BASS | PEDAL STEEL | MANDOLIN

Guitar Player

As a member of The Proclaimers band since 2005, I have had the honour of recording and touring 7 albums playing over 1000 gigs around the world.

Many years of studio experience doing adverts, album tracks and commercial work, as well as working with original artists has made me quick, professional and adaptable

Zac live music

Proclaimers dentures out CD booklet

The Proclaimers - Dentures Out

(Cooking Vinyl 2022) Producer Dave Eringa

The proclaimers angry cyclist

The Proclaimers - Angry Cyclist

(Cooking Vinyl 2018) Producer Dave Eringa

The proclaimers let's hear it for the dogs cover

The Proclaimers - Let's Hear It For The Dogs

(Cooking Vinyl 2015) Producer Dave Eringa

The proclaimers spinning around in the air

The Proclaimers - Spinning Around In The Air

Like Comedy (Cooking Vinyl 2012) Producer Steve Evans

The proclaimers notes and rhymes

The Proclaimers - Notes and Rhymes

(Universal,  2009) Producer Steve Evans

The proclaimers life with you

The Proclaimers - Life With You

(W14, 2007) Producer Steve Evans, Engineer Tom Dalgety

The proclaimers restless soul

The Proclaimers - Restless Soul

(Persevere, 2005) Producers Mark Wallis, Dave Ruffy 

The New Spirits - Downtown Project  

Co-writer, arranger and co-producer with Ben Walker, Jesse Lawrence and Simon Willey 2019

Max Richter

Max Richter

Max Richter - Cradle Song music for A (interstate B) and In Louisville at 7. (130701 2008)

Adam rose white silence

Adam Rose - Yoko On My Mind

2019 (Adam Rose) Producer Tom Dalgety
(Zac Ware - Pedal Steel)

Daniel wylie ramshackle beauty

Daniel Wylie's Cosmic Rough Riders - Ramshackle Beauty

(Measured Records 2004) Producer - Kudzu (Greg Kane)

The scruffs conquest cover

The Scruffs - Conquest

(Scruffsville 2010) Producer Geoff Allen

The scruffs pop manifesto

The Scruffs - Pop Manifesto

(Scruffsville 2007) Producer Geoff Allen

The scruffs swingin singles vinyl

The Scruffs - Swinging Singles

(Smash Records 2003) Producer Geoff Allen

Laura Cantrell at the BBC

Laura Cantrell - At The BBC 2000- 2005

Spit and Polish 2016 - Peel Session 2003 - Rain Boy

Stash drastic plastic

Stash - Drastic Plastic

(Curveball 1999)

Proclaimers dentures out CD booklet

The Proclaimers - Dentures Out

(Cooking Vinyl 2022) Producer Dave Eringa

The proclaimers angry cyclist

The Proclaimers - Angry Cyclist

(Cooking Vinyl 2018) Producer Dave Eringa

The proclaimers let's hear it for the dogs cover

The Proclaimers - Let's Hear It For The Dogs

(Cooking Vinyl 2015) Producer Dave Eringa

The proclaimers spinning around in the air

The Proclaimers - Spinning Around In The Air

Like Comedy (Cooking Vinyl 2012) Producer Steve Evans

The proclaimers notes and rhymes

The Proclaimers - Notes and Rhymes

(Universal,  2009) Producer Steve Evans

The proclaimers life with you

The Proclaimers - Life With You

(W14, 2007) Producer Steve Evans, Engineer Tom Dalgety

The proclaimers restless soul

The Proclaimers - Restless Soul

(Persevere, 2005) Producers Mark Wallis, Dave Ruffy 

The New Spirits - Downtown Project  

Co-writer, arranger and co-producer with Ben Walker, Jesse Lawrence and Simon Willey 2019

Max Richter

Max Richter

Max Richter - Cradle Song music for A (interstate B) and In Louisville at 7. (130701 2008)

Adam rose white silence

Adam Rose - Yoko On My Mind

2019 (Adam Rose) Producer Tom Dalgety
(Zac Ware - Pedal Steel)

Daniel wylie ramshackle beauty

Daniel Wylie's Cosmic Rough Riders - Ramshackle Beauty

(Measured Records 2004) Producer - Kudzu (Greg Kane)

The scruffs conquest cover

The Scruffs - Conquest

(Scruffsville 2010) Producer Geoff Allen

The scruffs pop manifesto

The Scruffs - Pop Manifesto

(Scruffsville 2007) Producer Geoff Allen

The scruffs swingin singles vinyl

The Scruffs - Swinging Singles

(Smash Records 2003) Producer Geoff Allen

Laura Cantrell at the BBC

Laura Cantrell - At The BBC 2000- 2005

Spit and Polish 2016 - Peel Session 2003 - Rain Boy

Stash drastic plastic

Stash - Drastic Plastic

(Curveball 1999)

Film and TV sessions

the brilliant world of Tom Gates cover art

Giles Lamb -The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates

SkyKids 2021 - Scottish Bafta winners 2021

Frankie boyle's tour of scotland

Giles Lamb - Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland

BBC 2 2020 - Winner Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 - Bafta nominated 2020

Wolly and Tig

Giles Lamb - Woolly and Tig

CBeebies 2010

the brilliant world of Tom Gates cover art

Giles Lamb -The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates

SkyKids 2021 - Scottish Bafta winners 2021

Frankie boyle's tour of scotland

Giles Lamb - Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland

BBC 2 2020 - Winner Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 - Bafta nominated 2020

Wolly and Tig

Giles Lamb - Woolly and Tig

CBeebies 2010

Savalas and Giles Lamb 

1999 - 2011 SAVALAS: www.savalas.co.uk Recording Studio, Glasgow: Music/ Dubbing Film & TV

Rustlers Wide Load– 2011  https://youtu.be/A4x_Mt1z6lo

Wyoming – 2009

Gala Bingo  - 2009 

Sometimes/Always - 2009

STV: Stings/ Idents 2006

BBC: - SNAS: Wrote/ Recorded Music. Nominated: Best Children’s Education Program, Gaelic TV Awards 2004.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mw351

NA DOINE BHEAGA (The Wee People): 2 series: Recorded/ Arranged music- Gaelic/ Pre-School program

AON, DHA, TRAIGH: Wrote 7 Songs: Recorded Guitar for 8 others

TANGERINE: Tartan Short: Composed/ Recorded Music- Edinburgh Film Festival, BBC 2. /BBC Scotland

SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE: Adverts: Writing/ Recording: Know The Score: Drugs Awareness, 2003-2004; The Scottish Census 2001; The Photographer: Teacher Recruitment 2002; TVHead: Desperate Dan; Smellybreathies: Anti-Smoking; Bank of Scotland: Rings Around The World- Best Corporate Video;

Scottish Beef; Reid Furniture; Volkswagen Verve; Purple Loans

Other Recordings

·      Dry your Eyes: Recorded Theme tune: Irish Comedy program (2007) Producer Paul McGheechan - The Proclaimers

·      Chris Difford, Geoff Martyn collaboration: Recorded Pedal Steel (2008)

·      JJ Gilmour - (Producer Graham Duffin)

·      Johnny Hill – Written In Stone (Sugar Olly Mountain Music 2003)

·      Tippi And The Hedrons – It’s A Phase (2002)

·      Stash – Drastic Plastic (Curveball Records 1999)

MOVIEJUICE: Guitar, Channel 4 Review Show 2002  

·      Change Step – Recorded and arranged the music with Downtown Project for this short film for the army (2019)

·      Dark Nature:  Scottish Independent thriller (2009)

·      Trust Me – Theatre and recording

Reviews

Zac’ Guitar Jukebox is absolutely brilliant for many occasions. We have enjoyed Zac’s Guitar Jukebox when listening at a venue and being able to choose music we would like Zac to play . We also have booked Zac for a party which was an amazing evening . Zac is a lovely person and nothing is to much trouble throughly recommend for a fantastic nights entertainment .

Shelley

Zac's Guitar Jukebox was absolutely brilliant. "Class Act"! Good choice of music, great singing and entertaining by Zac. Everyone loved it. Would definitely 100% recommend to anyone looking for entertainment for a party. I am just looking forward to the next party where Zac can come and entertain us again!

Sharon

I can highly recommend Zac’s Guitar Jukebox for a really fun night out! Absolutely great music, perfect to dance or sing along to and you can request all your favourites!!! Having seen Zac play in one of the pubs in Bath I even asked him to play for my 50th birthday party and what a fabulous night we had!!! Zac is super talented and a really nice guy so do go along to see him if you get the chance!!

Niamh

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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