John Murphy studied classical guitar, music theory and solfeo (sight singing) at the Conservatorio Superior de Musica, Valencia, Spain, where he graduated with a Diploma in classical guitar. John has also given solo classical guitar recitals and has taught in many schools and Colleges covering all contemporary styles of electric and acoustic popular guitar playing. John has arranged numerous classical and popular tunes for guitar and recorded a selection of his arrangements of Irish Airs for Bord Failte (Irish Tourist Board).
John is also a songwriter, having composed over 50 songs and released two CDs "In A Quiet Land" and "A King's Ransom"".
Check out one of his songs on Youtube “Mother Nature’s Way” recently recorded by Grammy Award nominated Nashville band
John Murphy studied classical guitar, music theory,and solfeo (sight singing) at the Conservatorio Superior de Musica, Valencia, Spain, where he obtained his degree in 1978, specialising in classical guitar.