Our Story
Oliver has been playing music for nearly 40 years, and performed his first live gig aged 11. Since those early days, he has gone on to become a prolific guitarist, performer, composer and teacher.
Having started on violin aged 6, Oliver played with orchestras and sang with choirs throughout his school years. Alongside this, he discovered his passion for the guitar, which propelled his love for music forwards.
Oliver achieved a 1st Class Degree (BMus) in Music Performance from the prestigious BIMM Institute, where he specialised in jazz and music education. Here, he studied guitar under John Wheatcroft and Femi Tomowo, two world class players and educators.
This led him to work as a professional musician on the live circuit, performing and recording regularly with professional jazz and blues bands Betty & The Bootleggers and The Reelers.
In 2012, he founded original rock band Eureka Station, with whom he toured the UK, played festivals and recorded their debut EP at the famous State of the Ark Studios.
His work as a session musician has found him performing with multiple function bands and artists, as well as his acoustic duo, Tall Tales . In 2015, he performed at London's O2 Arena with US country singer Sarah Darling.
Based in his Wiltshire studio, Oliver also composes music for Film & Television, and holds a Masters (Distinction) in Music Composition for Film & TV from Bristol University. His work can be found at www.oliverpikett.com.
Oliver is a member of The Ivors, the Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) and the Rockschool Teacher network.
In a Nutshell
Education
Teaching Experience
Playing Experience
Master's (Distinction): Composition of Music for Film & TV - Bristol University
Degree (BMus) (1st Class): Popular Music Performance (Guitar) - BIMM Institute, London
Music for the Media Course - ThinkSpace Education
Mixing Orchestral Music Course - ThinkSpace Education
Private Guitar Teacher for 14 Years, working with more than 100 students
Peripatetic Guitar Teacher at 8 Schools in London, teaching in all styles
Experienced teacher of acoustic & electric guitar, classical guitar, bass, ukulele and theory
Students have achieved grades with RSL, RGT, Rockschool and Trinity.
Multiple students achieving Distinction & Merit at Grade 8
Founder of rock band Eureka Station, touring and performing at multiple festivals
Lead guitarist for professional jazz & blues bands Betty & the Bootleggers and The Reelers
Session musician playing hundreds of shows with function bands and duos.
Composer and music producer for Film & Television
Musical Projects
Eureka Station - EP
Betty & The Bootleggers Live Recording
The Reelers -Poor Boy
Get in Touch
If you would like to enquire about lessons or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
07808 154 327
info@audiotownacademy.com
