About

Phil Berthoud – Devon based Musician (Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Bass guitar), Music Teacher, Composer and Author of Music Instruction books.

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Phil Berthoud is a Musician and Teacher (Fiddle, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele), Composer and Author

Born in Zimbabwe, Phil first took up the guitar aged 14, teaching himself by learning rock and pop songs. In his early 20’s, he discovered Irish traditional music and took up fiddle and mandolin. He’s played with many bands over the years in London, Brighton and Devon, and has many years’ experience teaching all age groups and standards. Phil offers one-to-one online lessons – specialities include Irish fiddle playing, folk mandolin, folk/blues/pop/rock guitar, composing and arranging for guitar.

Phil has had a number of instruction books and music collections published (mostly by American publisher Mel Bay) on fiddle, mandolin and guitar playing, which are available internationally.

As well as being known as an outstanding musician, Phil has made a name for himself as a composer, especially of string quartet music, guitar arrangements of well-known songs and beginner to advanced level pieces for students.

As a performer, Phil often plays with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band, and currently plays in two duos with his wife, Mahrey – folk duo Rhillig and Stringing Along, a duo that performs for the elderly and those with learning difficulties. He also performs as a solo guitarist.

Products

Solid Session Tunes – Reels Book 2 – PDF Edition

Solid Session Tunes – Reels Book 2 – PDF Edition

£2.99
Solid Session Tunes – Reels Book 1 – PDF Edition

Solid Session Tunes – Reels Book 1 – PDF Edition

£2.99
When Two Rivers Meet by Rhillig – CD album

When Two Rivers Meet by Rhillig – CD album

£10.00
When Two Rivers Meet by Rhillig – digital album download

When Two Rivers Meet by Rhillig – digital album download

£7.50
The Thought Expressed – CD Album

The Thought Expressed – CD Album

£10.00
The Thought Expressed – digital album download

The Thought Expressed – digital album download

£7.50
In the Footsteps of the Vagabond – CD album

In the Footsteps of the Vagabond – CD album

£10.00
In The Footsteps of the Vagabond – digital album download

In The Footsteps of the Vagabond – digital album download

£7.50
Traditional Music of the British Isles for Electric Guitar

Traditional Music of the British Isles for Electric Guitar

£14.99
101 Tips for Guitar

101 Tips for Guitar

£8.99
101 Tips for Fiddle

101 Tips for Fiddle

£9.99
101 Tips for Mandolin

101 Tips for Mandolin

£12.99
International Fiddle Method

International Fiddle Method

£19.99
International Mandolin Method

International Mandolin Method

£19.99
World Music for Flatpicking Guitar Made Easy

World Music for Flatpicking Guitar Made Easy

£14.99

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