Andreas Pavlou

Andreas Pavlou is an electric guitarist and composer born in 1994 in Larnaca, Cyprus, currently living and working in the UK. Born in a family with long musical tradition, Andreas took his first steps in music education at the age of four, studying violin with Stefanos Zymboulakis. He also studied piano, classical guitar, electric guitar and music theory in the Classical Conservatory of Larnaca under the tuition of Marios Pavlou. Graduated from Royal Holloway University of London in 2017, he studied composition with Dr. Mark Bowden and specialized in electric guitar Performance under the tuition of Nick Hollings, whilst he did his Masters Degree (at Royal Holloway) specializing in Performance under the supervision of Dr. Mary Dullea.

Andreas’ orchestral experience began from an early age as a member of Larnaca’s Violins Orchestra, for which he will lead the first violins by the age of fourteen. At the age of eighteen he joined the Military Band of Cyprus for which he served as a second trombone, as well as bass guitarist in the “light” folk orchestra of S.M.E.F (Military Music of National Guard). He was also a member of the Royal Holloway Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Rebecca Miller.

Despite his heavily ‘classical’ influenced education, his passion for electric guitar and popular music culture was expressed from an early age. Studying electric guitar with Pavlos Chrysanthou and later on with John Savvides, Andreas started working as a session lead guitarist and studio recording guitarist at the age of fifteen. He was the co- founder and lead guitarist of the rock bands Virtus, PLAN B, and Zmepherz touring in Cyprus, and has collaborated with various artists including Andreas Moyseos, Demetris Mesimeris, Nicolas Savvides, Kyriacos Shionis and Marios Panayi. One of his latest collaborations was with Michalis Georgiou, recording both the bass and electric guitars for his debute album ” Ta fota tis skinis” (trans. Greek).

Having more than 8 years of experience in the musical industry, and 3+ years career in instrumental tutoring, Andreas joined The Rock Project Berkshire in 2018. As he says “…The Rock Project provides exactly what we have been seeking as kids; to play the music we use to like with people of a similar mindset. And that’s why we have been forming our own bands and have been performing in the local bars and music spaces. Given that nowadays everything is changed in terms of safety and nightlife, The Rock Project Berkshire gives the ability to work on a high standard level, whilst providing equipment and tech support, in an ideal, safe, and friendly environment. This was our absolute dream back then, and it is for those seeking to enjoy music and play in bands; and that’s why I joined the team.”