Jim Davies

Lecturer, Music and Performing Arts

Part-time guitar tutor Jim Davies, from Kelvedon, teaches on the Foundation Diploma, National Diploma and BA (Hons) in Popular Music. Jim has had, and continues to have, an impressive career in the music industry.

After achieving his ‘big break’ whilst studying for a BA (Hons) in Politics at Staffordshire University, Jim completed his coursework whilst headlining at Glastonbury with The Prodigy, during the height of their success in the 1990s. Jim continued his success in the music industry, touring worldwide with his band Pitch Shifter, who headlined at the Reading Festival, Oz Fest, Big Day Out and the Vanswarpped Tour across Europe. He has also supported popular bands Incubus, the Deftones and Korn.

Although Jim now spends less time touring worldwide, he remains involved in the music industry, writing music for bands, films and computer games. He also tours locally whenever possible. Having returned to live in Kelvedon, Jim now has the time and opportunity to pass on his knowledge and guitar skills to students at the College.

Jim told us, “I have a good rapport with the students and enjoy seeing them grow throughout their time here. The students are very open-minded and, in addition to giving them the odd ‘tour story’, it is a pleasure to be able to pass on my knowledge of both playing the guitar and the music industry.”