Dr. Richard Perks
PhD., MMus.(Hons), BMus.(Hons.), BSc.(Hons.), PGCHE, SFHEA

With over twenty years' teaching experience, Rich tailors his courses to the needs of each individual student, offering instruction across a range of styles including rock, jazz, blues, fusion, pop, funk and classical, as well as music composition; preparation for electric, classical and theory Graded Examinations is available.

EXPERIENCE:
Rich is Associate Professor of Music at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP). He previously held the positions: Senior Lecturer in Music Performance and Director of Performance at the University of Kent (2014–2024), Associate Lecturer of Guitar at Brunel University London (2013–2018) and Head of Guitar at the International Centre of Music (Qatar) (2006–2007).

EDUCATION:
Rich has a PhD from Brunel University London, specialising in composition and improvisation. Prior to this he was awarded a Masters Degree in Contemporary Music from Brunel University, a First Class Bachelors Degree in Popular Music Performance from the London College of Music (Guitar Institute), and a First Class Bachelors Degree in Mathematics from the University of Southampton. He possesses a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Other music qualifications include Grade 8 Electric Guitar, Grade 8 Electric Bass (Trinity College of Music/Rockschool) and Grade 8 Music Theory (ABRSM).