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"Sublime in the extreme" - guitarist magazine

"remarkable" - The guardian

Phillip Henry is an in demand performer whose collaborations with fellow musicians such as Peter Knight (Steeleye Span / The Gigspanner Big Band), Steve Knightley (Show of Hands), and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks), have led to the evolution of a unique instrumental style that has wowed audiences around the world. One of the finest guitarists of his generation, he specialises in slide guitars of many varieties, from dobro and lap slide, to the Indian chatturangui. He is also a virtuoso harmonica player, and his innovative beatbox harmonica technique never fails to get an audience cheering for more. Phillip is an in demand teacher, sharing his knowledge from across his wide range of instruments with pupils of all ages and abilities.  A skilled musical arranger and producer, he is available to help you realise your project, whether as a session musician or from behind the studio desk. 

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True North by Phillip Henry

True North

Phillip Henry

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In the autumn of 2018, Phillip Henry celebrated the release of his long awaited solo album True North.

Commemorating ten years since his journey to Kolkata to study under the great slide guitarist Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya, True North charts a life spent travelling the globe, collecting tunes, stories, and instruments.

From music written whilst kangaroo spotting in Australia, to tunes learnt from a Canadian maestro on First Nations reservation land in Canada; songs of the road; and pieces written by musician friends from Kent to Kolkata ; the album's diversity is matched only by the virtuosity of Henry's playing. One musician, one instrument, is the guiding principle; yet instruments range from mellow Weissenborn depths to spectacular Dobro flourishes, to the sounds of the rare Indian Chaturangui (a 22 string guitar from the sub-continent). Here is a fusion of global styles deeply infused with Henry's British folk roots, and brought together with a considered beauty all his own.

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Teaching

Learn from a master musician

Phillip is an experienced tutor, across many instruments and styles. He teaches acoustic guitar styles; bottleneck; fingerstyle; dobro; lap slide; harmonica. He teaches from his home in Exmouth, Devon, and also remotely via Zoom - meaning you can get lessons from him, from wherever you are! His pupils range in age from 8 to 80, and from complete beginners to experienced players. Get in touch to see what he could do for your playing. 

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Production and session work

realise your musical ideas

Phil is an experienced session musician and an acclaimed producer. Whether you would like to hear his slide playing on your songs, or need help creating an entire album, Phil can help. Working from his home studio in Devon, he can record sessions for your work remotely; or help you with the wider recording and mixing process. 

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