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I am John Maycraft, a professional musician with 25 years of experience across performing, touring, recording, composing and arranging. I am a professional member of MCPS and PRS Worldwide, with a home studio and a track record of placements on TV and radio, including James May's Reassembler and ITV programs. I also taught guitar with 20+ years of experience across primary, secondary and adult groups, and have led EYFS and community music projects for two decades. I pride myself on flexible, creative work with people of all ages and abilities, and I enjoy collaborating with clients such as BBC Radio 2 and Bernie Calvert (the Hollies).…I am John Maycraft, a professional musician with 25 years of experience across performing, touring, recording, composing and arranging. I am a professional member of MCPS and PRS Worldwide, with a home studio and a track record of placements on TV and radio, including James May's Reassembler and ITV programs. I also taught guitar with 20+ years of experience across primary, secondary and adult groups, and have led EYFS and community music projects for two decades. I pride myself on flexible, creative work with people of all ages and abilities, and I enjoy collaborating with clients such as BBC Radio 2 and Bernie Calvert (the Hollies).

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I am John Maycraft, a professional musician with 25 years of experience across performing, touring, recording, composing and arranging. I am a professional member of MCPS and PRS Worldwide, with a home studio and a track record of placements on TV and radio, including James May's Reassembler and ITV programs. I also taught guitar with 20+ years of experience across primary, secondary and adult groups, and have led EYFS and community music projects for two decades. I pride myself on flexible, creative work with people of all ages and abilities, and I enjoy collaborating with clients such as BBC Radio 2 and Bernie Calvert (the Hollies).…I am John Maycraft, a professional musician with 25 years of experience across performing, touring, recording, composing and arranging. I am a professional member of MCPS and PRS Worldwide, with a home studio and a track record of placements on TV and radio, including James May's Reassembler and ITV programs. I also taught guitar with 20+ years of experience across primary, secondary and adult groups, and have led EYFS and community music projects for two decades. I pride myself on flexible, creative work with people of all ages and abilities, and I enjoy collaborating with clients such as BBC Radio 2 and Bernie Calvert (the Hollies).

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I am John Maycraft, a professional musician with 25 years of experience across performing, touring, recording, composing and arranging. I am a professional member of MCPS and PRS Worldwide, with a home studio and a track record of placements on TV and radio, including James May’s Reassembler and ITV programs. I also taught guitar with 20+ years of experience across primary, secondary and adult groups, and have led EYFS and community music projects for two decades. I pride myself on flexible, creative work with people of all ages and abilities, and I enjoy collaborating with clients such as BBC Radio 2 and Bernie Calvert (the Hollies).

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Part-time Lecturer (Music) at Bolton College of FE

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999

Delivered music at BTEC Level 3 (1994–1999).

Project Lead at Fulwood Arts School

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Led a 2010 project with hard-to-reach teenagers to create a music piece synced with a motor-sport video, fostering teamwork and creativity.

Composer/Producer/Engineer/Arranger at Independent / Own Home Studio

January 1, 2000 - Present

20+ years composing/recording with own home studio; TV placements (James May's Reassembler, Good Morning ITV) and various clients; active since 2000.

Composer/Show Musician at Oldham Theatre Company

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008

Composed music for shows and performed live at events (2005–2008).

Composer/Producer (Bolton Museum Service project) at Bolton Museum Service

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Delivered a large 5-month project in 2008 recording Bolton sounds (voices/interviews/artifacts) with music; involved diverse minority groups; culminated in a celebration day.