Living in Northampton, England; I visit the Lake District frequently where I was born. My arts activities include poetry and lyrics writing; and musician (bass, guitar, guitar, mandolin, ukulele).
Early training – 1998 to 2000
Part of Creative writing class under Sally Spedding (Crime Novelist/Arts Mentor)
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Living in Northampton, England; I visit the Lake District frequently where I was born. My arts activities include poetry and lyrics writing; and musician (bass, guitar, guitar, mandolin, ukulele).
Early training – 1998 to 2000
Part of Creative writing class under Sally Spedding (Crime Novelist/Arts Mentor)
http://www.sallyspedding.com/
History of English Poetry course, University of Leiceister Continuing Education, Tutor: Professor Bill Forster, plus self directed reading.
Poems and Lyrics anthologies. Published and available on Amazon Kindle:
Love poems and lyrics: Sharing a Soft Small Star and The Secrets Summer Keeps. Blues poems and lyrics: Blues Hung up To Dry and Brand New Highway Stretching On.
Music:
• Resident bass player at the Black Cat Jazz Club, Thursday Blues Jam night (2006-2008)
• Music Workshops Participant: Blues Guitar workshops, The Stables Milton Keynes. Jazz workshops, The Jazz School, Rushden.
Associations/ Qualifications:
• Arts Groups Memberships: Creative Northants, Creative Café.
Northamptonshire Writers and Literary Professionals Database.
Social Media presence:
• LinkedIn (under John Casson) : Member of Music Industries Network (MIN)
Blues Power, The Music Industry Report groups. Read Less
