Hi, I'm Nigel Alker, a passionate musician and guitarist with over two decades of experience teaching, performing, composing, and publishing music. I love helping others discover their musical voice, whether through guitar lessons, group workshops, or original scores for projects. Beyond music, I bring a practical, disciplined approach developed from a solid background in mechanical engineering and CNC operations. I currently teach privately in Lincoln and run N.Alchemy Music {_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_} as a composer/publisher providing music for visuals within the media production field and licenced through PRS / MCPS uk. I can also offer specific audio production for for freelance work outside of my library.…

Nigel Alker

Hi, I'm Nigel Alker, a passionate musician and guitarist with over two decades of experience teaching, performing, composing, and publishing music. I love helping others discover their musical voice, whether through guitar lessons, group workshops, or original scores for projects. Beyond music, I bring a practical, disciplined approach developed from a solid background in mechanical engineering and CNC operations. I currently teach privately in Lincoln and run N.Alchemy Music {_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_} as a composer/publisher providing music for visuals within the media production field and licenced through PRS / MCPS uk. I can also offer specific audio production for for freelance work outside of my library.…

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Hi, I’m Nigel Alker, a passionate musician and guitarist with over two decades of experience teaching, performing, composing, and publishing music. I love helping others discover their musical voice, whether through guitar lessons, group workshops, or original scores for projects.

Beyond music, I bring a practical, disciplined approach developed from a solid background in mechanical engineering and CNC operations. I currently teach privately in Lincoln and run N.Alchemy Music {Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup} as a composer/publisher providing music for visuals within the media production field and licenced through PRS / MCPS uk. I can also offer specific audio production for for freelance work outside of my library.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Teacher / Composer (Self-employed) at Self-employed / N.Alchemy Music
November 1, 2000 - Present
Self-employed composer and publisher at nalchemymusic.co.uk.
Setter / Operator at Mine Bea Engineering, Lincoln
September 1, 2011 - March 1, 2015
Five-axis cylindrical CNC external grinding and twin-axis CNC internal grinding. Thread rolling 10 & 30 ton and centreless grinding.
Owner Driver at Discount Cabs, Lincoln
March 1, 2007 - September 1, 2011
Taxi driver/operator providing transport services.
Assistant Manager / Showhome Consultant at Zenith Staybrite (Bowater Home Improvements)
August 1, 2006 - February 1, 2007
Retail advisor; Proficiency Solutions certified; retail insurance liaison.
Year and Subject Tutor at Access to Music College, Lincoln
September 1, 2003 - August 1, 2006
Managed students and taught practical and theoretical aspects of commercial music to A level.
Guitar Teacher at The Music Tutor, Lincoln
March 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Group / individual guitar instruction to various levels and styles.
Guitar Teacher at Learn Music / Rushworths Music, Liverpool
May 1, 1995 - October 1, 2002
Independent guitar teaching; deadlines, planning timetables and schedules.
Guitar / Group Tutor at Rushworths / Michell Music, Isle of Man
May 1, 1993 - August 1, 1994
Guitar and group tutoring.
Driver / Manager at Saxon Cleaning, Isle of Man
August 1, 1991 - May 1, 1993
Driver and manager responsibilities.
Apprentice Mechanical / Precision Engineer / Qualified Engineer at Marown / Kenmac Engineering, Isle of Man
August 1, 1984 - July 1, 1991
Apprentice and later skilled engineer; grinding, milling, centre lathe, drilling, inspection; NC/CNC and precision machining.
Self-employed music / guitar teacher at Nalchemy Music
April 1, 2015 - Present
Composer / Publisher at nalchemymusic.co.uk; providing guitar instruction and original music composition.
Assistant Manager / Showhome Consultant at Zenith Staybrite (Bowater Home Improvements division)
August 1, 2006 - February 28, 2007
Retail Creditor Insurance / Proficiency Solutions certified; customer service and showroom management.
Apprentice Mechanical / Precision Engineer at Marown / Kenmac Engineering, Isle of Man
August 1, 1984 - July 31, 1991
Apprentice; duties included setter / operator (grinding, milling, centre lathe, drilling, inspection, NC/CNC) and precision machining skills.
Guitar Teacher at Learn Music, Liverpool
May 1, 1995 - October 1, 2002
Guitar teacher; also at Rushworths Music, Liverpool; independent working and timetable planning.
Apprentice Mechanical / Precision Engineer (Qualified Engineer) at Marown / Kenmac Engineering, Isle of Man
August 1, 1984 - July 1, 1991
Music Teacher (Self-employed) at Nalchemy Music / Self-employed
April 1, 2015 - Present
Self-employed music and guitar teacher; composer and publisher at nalchemymusic.co.uk.
Assistant Manager / Showhome Consultant at Zenith Staybrite, Lincoln
August 1, 2006 - February 1, 2007
Retail staff role; division of Bowater Home Improvements; involved in customer-facing duties and related certifications.
Guitar Teacher at Learn Music, Liverpool; Rushworths Music, Liverpool
May 1, 1995 - October 1, 2002
Independent teaching; worked with others; meeting deadlines, planning timetables and schedules.

Education

Cert Ed (Certificate in Adult Education / Post 16) at John Moores University, Liverpool; IM Marsh Campus
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1998
Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Part 1/2 (City & Guilds 7307) at City of Liverpool Community College, Riversdale Centre
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Diploma in Jazz and Commercial Music (D.J.C.M). M.O.C.F. Level 4, Distinction at Greenbank College of Music / Liverpool City College
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
Mechanical and Precision Engineering Apprenticeship (C&G; Practical and Theoretical Engineering) at College of Further Education, Douglas, Isle of Man
September 1, 1984 - June 1, 1988
CSE / English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Engineering, Art at Douglas High School, Isle of Man
September 1, 1981 - June 1, 1984
Cert Ed (Certificate in Adult Education / Post 16) at John Moores University, Liverpool; IM Marsh Campus
September 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998
Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Part 1/2 (City & Guilds 7307) at City of Liverpool Community College, Riversdale Centre
September 1, 1995 - June 30, 1997
Diploma in Jazz and Commercial Music (D.J.C.M). M.O.C.F. Level 4 (Distinction) at Greenbank College of Music / Liverpool City College
September 1, 1994 - June 30, 1997
Mechanical and Precision Engineering Apprenticeship at College of Further Education, Douglas, Isle of Man
September 1, 1984 - June 30, 1988
C.S.E. English Language (1) English Literature (2) Mathematics (2) Geography (3) Physics (2) Engineering (1) Art (1) at Douglas High School, Isle of Man
September 1, 1981 - June 30, 1984
Cert Ed (Certificate in Adult Education / Post 16) at John Moores University, Liverpool; IM Marsh Campus
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1998
Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Part 1 / 2 (City & Guilds 7307) at City of Liverpool Community College, Riversdale Centre
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Diploma in Jazz and Commercial Music (D.J.C.M) + M.O.C.F. Level 4 (Distinction) at Greenbank College of Music / Liverpool City College
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
Mechanical and Precision Engineering Apprenticeship (C & G; Practical and Theoretical Engineering) at College of Further Education, Douglas, Isle of Man
September 1, 1984 - June 1, 1988
CSE English Language / English Literature / Mathematics / Geography / Physics / Engineering / Art at Douglas High School, Isle of Man
September 1, 1981 - June 1, 1984
Cert Ed (Certificate in Adult Education / Post 16) at John Moores University, IM Marsh Campus
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1998
Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Part 1/2 (City & Guilds 7307) at City of Liverpool Community College, Riversdale Centre
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Diploma in Jazz and Commercial Music (D.J.C.M). M.O.C.F. Level 4, (Distinction) at Greenbank College of Music / Liverpool City College
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
Mechanical and Precision Engineering Apprenticeship at College of Further Education, Douglas, Isle of Man
September 1, 1984 - June 1, 1988
C.S.E. English Language (1) English Literature (2) Mathematics (2) Geography (3) Physics (2) Engineering (1) Art (1) at Douglas High School, Isle of Man
September 1, 1981 - June 1, 1984
Cert Ed (Certificate in Adult Education / Post 16) at John Moores University, Liverpool; IM Marsh Campus
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1998
Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Part 1/2 (City & Guilds 7307) at City of Liverpool Community College, Riversdale Centre
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Diploma in Jazz and Commercial Music (D.J.C.M); M.O.C.F. Level 4 at Greenbank College of Music / Liverpool City College
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
Mechanical and Precision Engineering Apprenticeship at College of Further Education, Douglas, Isle of Man
September 1, 1984 - June 1, 1988
CSE (Certificate of Secondary Education) including English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Engineering, Art at Douglas High School, Isle of Man
September 1, 1981 - June 1, 1984

Qualifications

Cert Ed (Certificate in Adult Education / Post 16)
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1998
Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Part 1/2 (City & Guilds 7307)
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Diploma in Jazz and Commercial Music (D.J.C.M). M.O.C.F. Level 4, Distinction
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
Mechanical and Precision Engineering Apprenticeship (C&G; Practical and Theoretical Engineering)
September 1, 1984 - June 1, 1988
Cert Ed (Certificate in Adult Education / Post 16)
September 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998
Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Part 1/2 (City & Guilds 7307)
September 1, 1995 - June 30, 1997
Diploma in Jazz and Commercial Music (D.J.C.M). M.O.C.F. Level 4 (Distinction)
September 1, 1994 - June 30, 1997
Mechanical and Precision Engineering Apprenticeship
September 1, 1984 - June 30, 1988
Cert Ed (Certificate in Adult Education / Post 16)
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1998
Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Part 1/2 (City & Guilds 7307)
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Diploma in Jazz and Commercial Music (D.J.C.M). M.O.C.F. Level 4 (Distinction)
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
Mechanical and Precision Engineering Apprenticeship (C&G; Practical and Theoretical Engineering)
September 1, 1984 - June 1, 1988
Proficiency Solutions Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Retail Creditor Insurance
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Proficiency Solutions certified
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Cert Ed (Certificate in Adult Education / Post 16)
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1998
Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Part 1/2 (City & Guilds 7307)
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Diploma in Jazz and Commercial Music (D.J.C.M); M.O.C.F. Level 4
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
Mechanical and Precision Engineering Apprenticeship
September 1, 1984 - June 1, 1988
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Engineering, Art
September 1, 1981 - June 1, 1984

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other, Transportation & Logistics

Skills

Experience Level