Phil Hilborne

Phil Hilborne is one of Rock’s Powerhouses; an acknowledged and widely respected performer, producer, teacher, writer, transcriber ... the list of his activities in the world of rock music is seemingly endless. He has performed many live demonstrations and clinics for leading music companies; including Gibson, Ampeg, Cornford, Vigier, Paiste, Sonor, Zildjian, PRS, Washburn, Fender, Seymour Duncan, Larrivée, Beyer Dynamic, Kitty Hawk, Crate, Hohner, Ernie Ball and Marshall. For the past 13 years Phil has been part of Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain's touring clinic band and has done many successful gigs/tours with him including his 'Rhythms Of The Beast' and 'Return Of The Beast' tours, Frankfurt Music Messe 1993, 1994, 2003 and the London Music Show at Wembley 1993, 2003. He is also currently regularly performing in the Queen musical 'We Will Rock You'. Over the years Phil has taught countless players of all levels. Ex-pupils have gone on to or have worked in bands such as Bonnie Tyler, Ronnie James Dio, 2 Die 4, Slade, The Wildhearts, Kevin Dubrow (ex-Quiet Riot), It Bites, Matchbox, Mel & Kim, Pepsi & Shirley, Illegal Eagles. Phil has held numerous guitar clinics in the UK and Europe, including the prestigious Bath International Guitar Festival (1999-2003), he is also a visiting faculty for MI London, Guitar Institute Acton and the Brighton Institute of Modern Music. Phil has worked on the Total Accuracy backing track tutorials, and has always been a strong supporter of the brand. We are pleased that Phil has chosen to join the Lick Library contributors team, which we feel is a genuine endorsement for the quality of the site.