ABOUT MARCO

Marco Frankland wrote his first song over 35 years ago and has written, arranged, recorded and performed his own material since then.  

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He is a guest artist at music venues and festivals around West Sussex and is a performer at private parties and workshops.

Marco's teaching is about empowering creativity and expression through guitar, ukulele and vocal performance.

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He is a musician that believes in grass roots music development and is passionate about supporting his community. In 2010 he was a founding member of MADhurst, Midhurst’s annual Music, Arts and Drama festival and founded the South Downs Ukulele Orchestra in 2013.

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SONG WRITING​

Marco’s song writing themes are drawn from his own experiences and his ‘sound’ is influenced by time spent studying, performing and recording in the USA. He writes for himself, for his students and takes commissions.

The songs he writes for schools are largely to entertain and engage his young audience whilst developing their ukulele skills. As a children's songwriter Marco has been published by Out of The Ark Music Ltd. 

His other songs are drawn from the people and events that have shaped his life. He has released three EPs: ‘Big Sky’ in 2008 for UK charity Dreams Come True; ‘The Nashville Sessions’ in 2012 which was produced by Kim Copeland at Ragtop Studios, Music Row, Nashville; and more recently 'Please Don't Ask' released Spring 2021.

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TEACHING

Marco’s teaching philosophy is about empowering creativity through music at all ages and capabilities.

He supports his students through all aspects of guitar, ukulele and vocal performance; nurturing their courage to explore, play, write and perform. 

He works as a peripatetic music teacher in primary and secondary schools across West Sussex and Surrey and also provides one-to-one private lessons in students’ home settings and on line. 

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He teaches at:

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• Seaford College, Petworth

• Midhurst Rother College

• Fittleworth Village School

• Camelsdale Primary School

• Fittleworth Playgroup

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During the Covid-19 pandemic Marco has been teaching via Zoom and Google Classroom.

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PERFORMING

Marco performs at live music events and festivals and showcases his students and fellow musicians at entertainment venues in and around Midhurst, West Sussex.

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• Joining the Dots - an evening with Marco & Friend

  • Doors open 7pm, Friday 13th August 2021

  • tickets via MADhurst

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• MADhurst Unplugged - show up! sign up! sing up!

  • 11:30am - 2pm, Town Square, Midhdhurst

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• Open Mic​ at The Wheatsheaf

  • Last Thursday of every month

  • Performers and punters welcome from 7:30pm​

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He also offers workshops and parties for those looking for something a little bit different for a special occasion and can tailor the event to your setting, timescales and budget.

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