Hi, I'm Peter Doyle, a multifaceted musician and educator based in Reading, England. I compose and perform original music, and I love exploring ambient guitar-electronica, live looping as 'The Live Guitar Looper' and 'Harmonic Motion'. Beyond performance, I champion music education across communities, founded Reading Rock Academy in 2008, and run online guitar lessons and instrument hire through playtheguitar.co.uk. I also host The New Music Show podcast to spotlight independent musicians and collaborate on community projects and charity initiatives.

Peter Doyle

Hi, I'm Peter Doyle, a multifaceted musician and educator based in Reading, England. I compose and perform original music, and I love exploring ambient guitar-electronica, live looping as 'The Live Guitar Looper' and 'Harmonic Motion'. Beyond performance, I champion music education across communities, founded Reading Rock Academy in 2008, and run online guitar lessons and instrument hire through playtheguitar.co.uk. I also host The New Music Show podcast to spotlight independent musicians and collaborate on community projects and charity initiatives.

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Hi, I’m Peter Doyle, a multifaceted musician and educator based in Reading, England. I compose and perform original music, and I love exploring ambient guitar-electronica, live looping as ‘The Live Guitar Looper’ and ‘Harmonic Motion’.

Beyond performance, I champion music education across communities, founded Reading Rock Academy in 2008, and run online guitar lessons and instrument hire through playtheguitar.co.uk. I also host The New Music Show podcast to spotlight independent musicians and collaborate on community projects and charity initiatives.

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English
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Work Experience

Founder at Reading Rock Academy (The Rock Academy Foundation)
January 1, 2008 - Present
Founded a registered charity in 2008 to promote accessible music education and community engagement; organized initiatives and programs across Reading.
Professional Musician at Peter Doyle Music Limited
January 1, 2023 - Present
Musician, educator, composer, and live performer; known for ambient guitar-electronica projects such as Harmonic Motion and live looping performances as 'The Live Guitar Looper'.
Founder at Reading Rock Academy (The Rock Academy Foundation)
January 1, 2008 - Present
Founded charity to promote music education in Reading and established ongoing community programs.
Composer at Reading Museum
August 31, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Composed 'Thin Ice' as a creative response to the Arctic Mirage exhibition; 6-minute piece performed for three audiences in August 2024.
Composer at Rank N File Theatre (CIC – A theatre of Sanctuary for Refugees)
May 31, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Composed and performed live music for theatre performances (April–May 2024).
Composer at Reading Museum
July 31, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Created 'Triangles' and 'Ghosts' creative responses for abstract art exhibitions; collaborated with local composers to provide QR-code listening experiences for visitors.
Producer at Xmas Joy
December 31, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Produced charity single released online in December 2024 to raise funds for Priors Court Autistic School; achieved significant online reach (200k+ views).
Composer at Harmonic Motion
February 1, 2025 - Present
Composer & artist for a new ambient guitar-electronica EP; music in development (February 2025).
Composer at Rabble Theatre Charity
January 31, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Composer for 'Off the Block' fundraiser.

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail