
Harold Gordon-Smith
Guitar TeacherHarold holds the role of Guitar Teacher at Bromley Conservatoire. The institutions that Harold has studied at include: Trinity Laban.
Biography
Harold was the only Strings Player in Trinity Laban history to achieve a 100% in the postgraduate final performance and is now on the board of examiners for the 2025 Masters final recitals at Trinity Laban. Born in London 1994, Harold began as a self-taught guitarist. Later he pursued his undergraduate studies with Graham Devine, completing a Masters Degree and Post Graduate Artist Diploma both with 1st class Honers. Harold is a multi award-winning classical guitarist, receiving the the Cleave Montague Award for guitar, The Directors Prize of Excellence, 1st place in the Alison Stephens competition and 2nd place in Sarajevo international guitar competition. Harold has performed in over 60 countries as a soloist in major concert halls in london including Kings place and at the Gold Medal showcase representing the Strings department of Trinity Laban. A tree was planted in the National Forest to Celebrate the performance and dedication to the guitar. In February 2023 Harold was nominated to perform at Wigmore hall for the Worshipful company of Musicians. Unfortunately due to covid his opportunity to perform concerto Arajuez as a soloist with London symphony orchestra was lost. However he now awaits his first album with record label Naxos.
Teaching Experience
Priestmead school Rugby school Trinity laban Conservatoire The Conservatoire, Blackheath Bellenden Primary school
Harold teaches at Bromley Conservatoire on Wednesdays.