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Martin Vishnick (b. 1952) is a London-based musician who works as a guitarist, composer, teacher, and researcher. He studied at London College of Music 1974-77, Guitar LLCM [1975] and LLCM(TD) [1977], then Composition at Royal Academy of Music 1977-78; higher degrees from The University of Hertfordshire 2007-09, Composition MSc [2009], and City University 2001-14 where he gained a research (pedagogically-based) PhD [2014]. As guitarist, Wigmore Hall and Purcell room debuts were in 1981. Since then concert engagements have taken Martin all over Europe as well as appearances at most of the major London and UK venues. He continues to promote his albums with radio and concert appearances all over the world. As composer, there have been many performances of his works worldwide. From 1995 to 2008 martin was composer in residence at St Alban’s Boys School, Herts. Published music includes Corda Music Publications of Intermediate Guitar Repertoire CMP 08, Two 18th Century Arias (by Gluck and Mozart) CMP 14, and Five Guitar Duets from the album VIVA CMP 216. http://www.cordamusic.co.uk  As well as performing in many prestigious venues, including London South Bank and the O2 Arena, Martin has appeared as a guest artist on albums, for example, Composer Barry Mills (Under the Stars, Claudio Records UK BN10 8PU) and Folk artist Dan Evans (Autumn Dance). http://www.barrymillscomposer.net

http://www.english-dulcimer.com/CD-reviews.asp Recent performances of his original music were at The British Museum 20th July 2013, Kingston University 29th Dec 2012, and The Performance Space, City University 3rd Feb 2012. Martin has been teaching guitar since 1974. Posts have included, Head of Guitar at The Junior Music School of the London College of Music, and guitar tutor at St Alban’s Boys School, Hertfordshire. Currently he is a guitar teacher at St Helen’s School, Northwood. Discography includes: Spanish Guitar Favourites 2013, recorded and produces by TCM Studios, London The Essence of Spain 2004, Fastforward Music Ltd Late Night Classics, 2011, Classical Communications Ltd References Academic publications include an investigation into the creative process Vishnick, Martin. 2002. Electronic and Electroacoustic Music Composition in Contemporary Education. Journal of Electroacoustic Music, Volume 14. London: Sonic Arts Network. PhD dissertation A Survey of Extended Techniques on the Classical Six-String Guitar with Appended Studies in New Morphological Notation - now online at http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/4164/ The thesis can also be accessed through the British Library’s EThOS service. Personal website www.mvish.co.uk