Born in Devon, UK, Elliott began learning the ​guitar and bass simultaneously at thirteen. As ​his enjoyment of music grew, so did his ​dedication to his musical studies. Following ​Elliott’s graduation from University he began ​working as a touring & recording session ​musician. Following further academic study ​Elliott began teaching and subsequently ​lecturing at the Academy of Contemporary ​Music.

Elliott has always enjoyed composing music, ​which became particularly prevalent during his ​undergraduate studies. Since then he has ​worked as a professional songwriter, arranger ​and melodic top-liner.

Elliott has three solo releases which ​demonstrate his ability to capture emotive ​sentiments within instrumental compositions. ​These pieces also feature his guitar and bass ​performance skills.

Bio

Solo Recordings

2024

Perspective

2023

Transition

2022

Soulfood

The first release since emigrating to Australia. This album ​captivates the emotional journey from the UK.

https://elliottblackler.bandcamp.com/album/perspective

https://ditto.fm/perspective-elliott-blackler

This EP is nuanced in it’s arrangement and contrasts through levels ​of musical intensity throughout.

https://elliottblackler.bandcamp.com/album/transition

https://ditto.fm/transition-elliott-blackler

A blend of soul, funk and jazz, featuring improvisation between all ​performers. The album finishes with an emotive ballad.

https://elliottblackler.bandcamp.com/album/soulfood

https://ditto.fm/soulfood-elliott-blackler

Education

Elliott’s formative musical ​development led to University study ​in Music and Education. This ​occurred in conjunction with his ​professional session performance ​and recording experiences. Elliott is ​also a qualified teacher and has ​worked within instrumental, ​secondary & tertiary education.

Currently, Elliott is completing his ​PhD with a focus in Jazz-Rock Fusion ​improvisation education.

Performance Testimonials

Emmet O’Malley - Artist

Luke Stenner - Band Leader

Elliott is a fantastic musician, a master of ​his instruments and a total gent to work ​with. He has a deep musical knowledge ​and is committed to every project he gets ​involved with. I also recommend Elliot ​highly as a music teacher. It's rare to find ​someone with such a combination of ​heart, soul and technical ability.

Ridiculous guitarist, adapting easily to ​whatever you chuck at him. A pleasure to ​work with.

Ella J - Artist

Stewart L - Music Critic

I had the good fortune to perform at one ​of my favourite ever gigs with Elliott. He ​was a professional in the rehearsal and, ​on the night of the gig, turned it up the ​extra notch to let his true talent and ​style make us all look good. He's exactly ​the type of guy you want with you on a ​gig.

As far as musicians go, Elliott is up there ​with the most talented ones. His ​dedication and persistence has seen him ​rise to the big stage. He has a " moody, ​mesmeric " presence on stage and oozes ​class on his bass guitar. A genuine ​performer who gives it all on stage yet ​has time to appreciate his audience.

Teaching Testimonials

Pantellis

Elliot is a great teacher. He’s very attentive, ​enthusiastic and figures out his students ​needs well in advance of the lesson. Elliot also ​understood exactly where I was and what I ​needed to know to improve as a guitarist. ​Elliot also went the extra mile to make sure I ​understood what we covered at the end of the ​lesson. I definitely recommend Elliot to anyone ​wanting guitar lessons.

Justyna

Elliott is a fantastic teacher who puts a lot of ​effort into preparing lessons to fit needs of his ​students. Elliott helped me to believe in myslef ​which is very important when learning to play ​an instrument. I had many music teachers in ​the past but Elliott is definitely one of the ​best.

Shab

Elliott is very committed to helping his ​students achieve their aspirations, as usual he ​has provided great follow-up material to ​support my progression and practise after ​each lesson, and has helped me identify many ​mistakes and ‘blind-spots’ I did not notice!

Pete

As an older student I am really enjoying my ​guitar lessons with Elliott. He is very patient, ​very encouraging and has a fantastic ​knowledge and understanding of the guitar. He ​is also very well organised, communicating ​before the lesson and following up with some ​great resources to consolidate what we have ​covered. Thanks Elliott.

Vanessa

Elliott is an amazing teacher. He keeps my 8 ​year old daughter engaged throughout the ​lesson. Her virtual sessions have been very ​productive and with Elliott's teaching method ​she has quickly learnt new pieces each week.

David

Been an awesome experience learning guitar ​with Elliott! For a late 30 something, I wasn't ​sure how (or if!) I would be able to pick up ​learning an instrument. Though still early days, ​I can definitely see (and hear!) progress. ​Would highly recommend Elliott as a tutor, ​one-to-one sessions and personal videos to ​support practice have been great

Tatjana

Elliott is very friendly and calm person. His ​tuition are easy to understand. We continue to ​work with him by Skype. He helps my son to ​improve his skills. Giving him a lot information, ​videos, music sheets. My son is on grade 5 ​now. All other grades he passed in Distinction ​level. Thanks to Elliot for that. Elliott is real ​professional.

Sarah

My 9 year old daughter has been having ​lessons taught by Elliot for the last couple of ​months, his teaching is excellent, he is so ​knowledgable, patient and clear that she has ​made very good progress in a short space of ​time and really enjoys her lessons. Elliot gives ​us parents regular updates and sends through ​practice sheets and instructional videos which ​really help to continue practice and learning at ​home. We would highly recommend him as ​your music teacher!

Ryan

Elliott is an incredible musician who is ​stacked with knowledge about all styles of ​playing. I have been having lessons from ​Elliott for a few months after deciding I ​wanted to add Jazz to my arsenal… he has an ​amazing way of simplifying advanced concepts ​and relating it to what you already know so ​the whole idea of learning a new style ​becomes easier to learn and isn’t as ​intimidating. Whether you’ve never touched a ​guitar before or are already an advanced ​player, there is still tons to be learned from a ​guy like Elliott!