Paul Rickard Music

Music production at affordable prices, let us turn your songs into professional productions

Since building my first proper electric guitar at 13 yrs of age, I’ve been wholeheartedly involved in all aspects of music ever since, as a singer-songwriter, musician, bandleader, producer/engineer, teacher and ‘virtuoso’ soloist.

I teach guitar, bass, drums and production and DAW based engineering in an informal but highly effective personalised system which I’ve developed myself over the years, focusing on playing songs/pieces & plenty of improvisation from the start and through to super advanced levels of creative musicianship and songwriting if required. But the main thing is keeping it fun all the way!

My long-running band Flytrap which I run with my partner, and world class vocalist Donna, is still going strong after 30 years – writing, recording our own original songs and gigging in and around Surrey.
Flytrap is a top notch, original, good-time groove based band playing a mix of Soul, rock, jazz and funk, original songs as well as classic covers.

Hear/buy our recent EP release ‘From Now On..’ here;

https://flytrap1.bandcamp.com/releases

previous album’s here;

https://music.apple.com/us/album/give-back-the-land-ep/1030930161

https://music.apple.com/album/578309820?app=itunes&ls=1

Production clients releases:

https://neilaveryinterestingpeople.bandcamp.com/album/mummy-look-what-i-just-trod-in

Mummy … Look What I Just Trod In!’ is the exciting debut EP release from indie singer songwriter Neil Avery on Pink Deer Records . Five years in the making was not as a result of lack of material but other stuff kind of got in the way. Avery combines tuneful melodies with often thought provoking and honest lyrics centred around his own life experiences.

His much loved Rickenbacker guitar gives a jangly edge to his distinctive style with multi layered tracks and harmonised vocals with a warm texture. Engineer and Producer Paul Rickard has been a key influence on the sound, arrangements and direction. Listeners will hear more than a hint of Neil’s musical influences from the likes of The Smiths, Edwin Collins (Orange Juice) The Chesterfields, Teenage Fanclub, The Beatles and Billy Bragg. Please enjoy listening to it as Avery did making it.. and as the final track says, ‘When it all breaks down, you just need a friend, Its all that counts, in the end’

released August 18, 2020

I am totally Indebted to – Paul Rickard – a very patient man who has taught me everything and continues to be a huge influence and great friend. Donna for your amazing vocals on Follow You and Thats How I See You. My long suffering family – and neighbours – both of whom pleaded with me to turn the volume down……..

Neil Avery/Interesting People

London, UK

Here are a few clips of different styles I perform and teach.

Spontaneous Bass Improv/Solo 1

Jaco Pastorius Style Improv/Solo 1

Enjoy’ by FlyTrap – original song

Flytrap Acoustic Garden 18 ‘LesFleurs’ Classic Cover

“Do It For Ya”- original song by FlyTrap

Flytrap Acoustic Garden 18 ‘LesFleurs’ Classic Cover

Mellow Rhodes Blues Groove Backing Track in A minor

Flytrap Acoustic Garden 15 ‘Can We Talk about It?’ Original Song

A few comments from my guitar students

“Paul Rickard has been a wonderful guitar teacher to my children for the past three years. He's also taught me to play, beginning at the age of 51. He first taught my children on both electric and acoustic guitar, then solely electric, at their request. I prefer acoustic and Paul has been a very able teacher for any of the instruments.”

“Paul is a patient, encouraging teacher. He builds confidence by teaching a specific song until it is played and understood, and at the same time teaches scales. He builds to teaching techniques as the student develops. Our children have been interested and challenged by learning different songs and being encouraged to experiment and play on their own.”

“Paul is very reliable. The children receive steady instruction which helps them progress, and he comes each week prepared with music and a lesson plan.”

“The children are very comfortable with Paul and speak of his encouragement and demonstrate their progress each week. They have become more proficient with the instrument and play on their own, due to his teaching. He always has a smile, and listens to them to determine styles they like so he could keep them interested and progressing.”

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To get in touch call me on 07599 544411 or fill in the contact form and I will get back to you asap.