Ian has spent the last 40 years writing, recording and performing in bands and working on projects with: Jimmy Page, Brian May, Chad Smith, Stiff Little Fingers, Reef, Steve Vai, Wilko Johnson, Zodiac Mindwarp & the Love Reaction and many more.
Former Director of Marketing and Product Development at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford and Head of Operations (incorporating marketing, admissions and senior strategic management) at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London.
Ian co-authored the book ‘Running a Band as a Business’ with Bruce Dickinson (Little Angels, Waterbear Music College) and has also written extensively for Guitarist & Total Guitar magazines.
Ian now consults for music schools and artist development programmes around the world and is the founder at Guitar Breaks.
Events with Ian Edwards
Jam Camp Italy - 5 Day Workshop With Live BandSeptember 28 - October 4, 2025
JAM CAMP GOES ON TOUR! A week-long jam camp in the heart of Italy. The ideal opportunity to spend quality time with Pete Friesen and Pat Hughes and focus on playing music and discovering the techniques behind it, in this stunning part of the world. Our critically acclaimed Jam Camp with Pete Friesen is now in Italy! PLUS we have top professional bass player tutor and all-round nice guy, Pat Hughes joining Pete for this one. Pat is bringing the low end to this very special Jam Camp. And, as ever, our intrepid leader, Ian Edwards, will be on hand to help out!…
