'Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without' - Confucius
Stevon Russell studied guitar at the Royal College of Music attending guitar classes with Charles Ramirez, Carlos Bonell and John Williams and composition classes with Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, John Lambert and Philip Cannon. He also attended flamenco guitar masterclasses with Juan Martin and studied piano and singing. While studying at the RCM, Stevon was invited to meet the great guitarist, Andrés Segovia. After completing his education, he now writes, performs and teaches music full time.
Inspired by multi-faceted artists ranging from David Bowie to Stockhausen, Dylan to Bach, Stevon writes and records under different names; The Stevon Window, Esteban Crujido and Europa 51. His music has been described as ‘atmospheric’ and ‘beautiful’. He is well known for being a guitarist, and is about to release his solo album ‘ESTEBAN CRUJIDO The Flamenco Guitarist Plays And Sings From The Heart’. He also composed and performed the solo guitar music for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s sell-out production of Venus and Adonis, and was featured as a ‘Critic’s Choice’ in the Metro, November 2004.
Stevon's new project, STRIATIONS fuses his Nu Wave Punk Phlegmenco sounds with Psychascience visuals.
Having released 5 albums under various guises. he now lives in London and has 3 children.
Dip RCM Performer
Dip RCM Teacher
Certificate Of Advanced Study - Royal College Of Music
Stevon Russell studied guitar at the Royal College of Music attending guitar classes with Charles Ramirez, Carlos Bonell and John Williams and composition classes with Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, John Lambert and Philip Cannon. He also attended flamenco guitar masterclasses with Juan Martin and studied piano and singing. While studying at the RCM, Stevon was invited to meet the great guitarist, Andrés Segovia. After completing his education, he now writes, performs and teaches music full time.
Inspired by multi-faceted artists ranging from David Bowie to Stockhausen, Dylan to Bach, Stevon writes and records under different names; The Stevon Window, Esteban Crujido and Europa 51. His music has been described as ‘atmospheric’ and ‘beautiful’. He is well known for being a guitarist, and is about to release his solo album ‘ESTEBAN CRUJIDO The Flamenco Guitarist Plays And Sings From The Heart’. He also composed and performed the solo guitar music for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s sell-out production of Venus and Adonis, and was featured as a ‘Critic’s Choice’ in the Metro, November 2004.
Stevon's new project, STRIATIONS fuses his Nu Wave Punk Phlegmenco sounds with Psychascience visuals.
Having released 5 albums under various guises. he now lives in London and has 3 children.
Dip RCM Performer
Dip RCM Teacher
Certificate Of Advanced Study - Royal College Of Music
TEACHING
Stevon is a fully qualified guitar teacher with almost 40 years teaching experience.
He teaches a wide range of ages and abilities some of his students having gone on to perform professionally and in London's West End.
In addition to his guitar teaching, Stevon also teaches Keyboards, Drums/Percussion and Music Technology. He's happy to help students prepare for exams or to play for fun. He has helped students gain Music Scholarships to Harrow School and Millfield School.
Stevon is a fully qualified guitar teacher with almost 40 years teaching experience.
He teaches a wide range of ages and abilities some of his students having gone on to perform professionally and in London's West End.
In addition to his guitar teaching, Stevon also teaches Keyboards, Drums/Percussion and Music Technology. He's happy to help students prepare for exams or to play for fun. He has helped students gain Music Scholarships to Harrow School and Millfield School.
'beautifully musical guitar playing' - The Sunday Times
'a fine guitarist' - The Independent
'atmospheric guitar chords' - The Observer
'opulent guitar chords' - Metro
'nicely written for two French horns and trombone' - The Wire
'a fine guitarist' - The Independent
'atmospheric guitar chords' - The Observer
'opulent guitar chords' - Metro
'nicely written for two French horns and trombone' - The Wire