Tom Smith is a UK-based classical guitarist and PhD candidate at Goldsmiths, University of London, undertaking practice research into the  underrepresentation of the classical guitar in electroinstrumental composition and performance. He also completed an MMus in Music Performance at Goldsmiths in 2020, programming Renaissance lute music alongside works composed in the last decade. 

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Prior to his studies at Goldsmiths, Tom completed a BA at Brunel University where he studied under Sam Cave and Sarah Nicolls. His work there culminated in a lecture-recital of updated works for classical guitar and electronics by Thea Musgrave and Nicholas Moroz, and he was awarded the Griffin Prize for Music.

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Since 2021, he has released two EPs of original music, with the most recent, Electio, released on the Whitelabrecs label in 2024. Tom's music and performances have been broadcast on local and national BBC Radio and playlisted by Stationary Travels and SeeHear Recordings.

 

Until 2025, Tom was a member of the London Mandolin Quartet, performing regularly with the group in London and the surrounding areas.

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tom@tomsmithguitar.co.uk