Derek has asked me to post on the web that he would like hire out his services as a guitar or banjo tutor to anyone who fancied a lesson.

The lessons would have to be at his house in Hemel Hempstead, as the only reason he's not gigging anymore is that he doesn't feel up travelling.

Derek has enjoyed a long career as a folk club professional. he plays folk style guitar in all the major tunings. His mastery of 5string banjo playing in both frailing and Scruggs style won him the Outstanding Instrumentalist Award of at Cambridge Folk Festival.

The rates he discussed with me seemed very reasonable indeed and you can contact him on 01442 264924.