I'm Paolo Marelli, a guitarist and tech-savvy musician with a passion for transforming ideas into music through technology. Since 2004 I have freelanced as a guitarist and guitar teacher, performing live on stage, in theatre, and on sessions, including the first run of Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Crucible Theatre. I've also worked with tribute acts and function bands and collaborated with Italian dance labels Time Records and Minimal Chic Studio. I also teach and mentor across BIMM University London, BIMM Institute London, The Band Project, Arts Academy, and Putney High School, while continuing session work and live sound engineering. I love helping students develop performance skills, navigate production workflows, and bring their music to life in the studio and on stage.

Paolo Marelli

I'm Paolo Marelli, a guitarist and tech-savvy musician with a passion for transforming ideas into music through technology. Since 2004 I have freelanced as a guitarist and guitar teacher, performing live on stage, in theatre, and on sessions, including the first run of Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Crucible Theatre. I've also worked with tribute acts and function bands and collaborated with Italian dance labels Time Records and Minimal Chic Studio. I also teach and mentor across BIMM University London, BIMM Institute London, The Band Project, Arts Academy, and Putney High School, while continuing session work and live sound engineering. I love helping students develop performance skills, navigate production workflows, and bring their music to life in the studio and on stage.

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I’m Paolo Marelli, a guitarist and tech-savvy musician with a passion for transforming ideas into music through technology. Since 2004 I have freelanced as a guitarist and guitar teacher, performing live on stage, in theatre, and on sessions, including the first run of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Crucible Theatre. I’ve also worked with tribute acts and function bands and collaborated with Italian dance labels Time Records and Minimal Chic Studio.

I also teach and mentor across BIMM University London, BIMM Institute London, The Band Project, Arts Academy, and Putney High School, while continuing session work and live sound engineering. I love helping students develop performance skills, navigate production workflows, and bring their music to life in the studio and on stage.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Guitarist at Various Projects
January 1, 2004 - Present
Guitarist and guitar teacher; notable work includes performing for Everybody's Talking About Jamie (first run at Crucible Theatre); work with tribute acts and function bands; session collaborations with Time Records and Minimal Chic Studio; guitarist for Fully Funktional and Supreme Collective.
Guitar Teacher at Private Tuition
January 1, 2004 - Present
One-to-one guitar lessons for students across a range of ages and abilities.
Sound Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Freelance sound engineer; worked with LIGC Choir, Jason Isaac, Westminster Cathedral Hall, and other clients.
Guitar Tutor at Arts Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Guitar tutor at Arts Academy.
Ensemble Tutor at The Band Project
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Ensemble tutor; coaching and ensemble direction.
Session Player / Assistant Lecturer at BIMM University London
January 1, 2017 - Present
Session player and assistant lecturer for Music Performance classes; coaching student bands; studio work for Recording Skills classes and marking.
Teacher at BIMM Institute London
January 1, 2023 - Present
Teacher for the Diploma in Music Performance and Technique Classes.
Teacher at Putney High School
January 1, 2025 - Present
One-to-one guitar lessons.
Freelance Guitarist and Guitar Teacher at Self-employed
January 1, 2004 - Present
Guitarist and teacher; active in live performance and sessions; notable work includes Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Crucible Theatre; performed with tribute acts and function bands; collaborations with Time Records and Minimal Chic Studio; guitarist for Fully Funktional and Supreme Collective.
Freelance Sound Engineer
January 1, 2006 - Present
Freelance sound engineer with projects for LIGC Choir, Jason Isaac, Westminster Cathedral Hall.
Private Tuition
January 1, 2006 - Present
Private guitar tuition.
Session Player/Assistant Lecturer at BIMM University London
January 1, 2017 - Present
Session player and assistant lecturer; coaching student bands; studio player for Recording Skills classes; assessments marker.

Education

B(Mus) Popular Music Performance - Guitar at Tech Music School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Music Performance Certificate at CPM Milano
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Liceo Scientifico ITIS B. Castelli Brescia at Liceo Scientifico ITIS B. Castelli Brescia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
B(Mus) Popular Music Performance - Guitar: 2:1 at Tech Music School
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Music Performance Certificate at CPM Milano
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Liceo Scientifico ITIS B. Castelli Brescia Diploma at Liceo Scientifico ITIS B. Castelli Brescia
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

CPM Milano Music Performance certificate
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Liceo Scientifico ITIS B. Castelli Brescia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
B(Mus) Popular Music Performance - Guitar: 2:1
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Music Performance Certificate
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Liceo Scientifico ITIS B. Castelli Brescia Diploma
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other