Biography.

Tom Quayle began playing the guitar at the age of 15, inspired by his father’s extraordinary fingerstyle technique. He quickly developed a passion for the instrument, influenced by renowned guitarists such as Steve Vai, John Petrucci, and Brett Garsed. Initially focused on rock techniques, Tom soon cultivated a profound interest in jazz and fusion.

During this transformative period, he adopted his signature fourths tuning and pursued formal education in jazz, graduating with a degree in Jazz Performance from Leeds College of Music in 2002. Since then, Tom has emerged as one of the leading fusion legato players globally, earning a strong reputation for both his teaching and performance. He has created numerous acclaimed instructional products for his own website and Lick Library, benefiting thousands of guitarists worldwide.

Tom has conducted masterclasses and clinics across the globe, gaining recognition that includes notable fans such as Dweezil Zappa, John Petrucci, Brett Garsed, Greg Howe, Andy Timmons, and Tim Miller.

As an innovator in the fields of technology and education, Tom was among the first to offer video lessons online, harnessing the power of digital and social media. Recently, he developed the highly successful iOS and Android app ‘Solo,’ which has assisted tens of thousands of guitarists in mastering his Intervallic Function system and enhancing their fretboard knowledge. This app achieved the status of the number one best-selling music app on the App Store globally. In 2024, he launched ‘The Ultimate Fretboard Visualization Course,’ which uniquely integrates his expertise in online education with the Solo app, further aiding guitarists around the world.

Tom is also honored to have three signature Ibanez guitars, a signature Laney amplifier, and a signature Wampler overdrive pedal, all of which he has proudly played for many years.