Owen Edwards is a professional rock guitarist, teacher, author, journalist, performer and live show promoter with an international reputation and over 25 years of experience. 

Owen has one of the best track records in the business with over 1000 students taught privately, at schools, clinics, rock schools and workshops.

Professional guitarists from genres including Metal, Blues/Rock and West End/Theatre, as well as several fellow Pro Guitar Teachers are some notable success stories. Students ranging from under 10 to over 70 years of age are currently learning all styles of music –  including acoustic and bass – from his busy teaching studio located on the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire/Northamptonshire border.

Tens of thousands have learnt from the online guitar magazine Alloutguitar.com that Owen co-founded in 2006, and Owen’s experience from interviewing many of the world’s top guitarists further increased his expertise and knowledge: a fact recognised by the industry with the release of his best-selling guitar instruction book/CD package ‘From Zero To Rock Hero’ that was published in several languages worldwide in 2009.

The online and live show guitarist talent search Guitar Idol that Owen co-founded has enjoyed global exposure and millions of Youtube and online views.

Owen co-wrote shred phenomenon Andy James’ New Frontier Guitar Course – acclaimed by that some of the world’s top guitar virtuoso’s, including Dream Theatre’s John Petrucci.