Jimmy Docherty

Senior Lecturer, Live Performance

Jimmy teaches Guitar at BIMM Music Institute ManchesterWith over 20 years’ experience in the recording industry, Jimmy has worked extensively playing guitar and singing backing vocals for Ronan Keating. He also works with Australian X Factor judge and Grammy-nominated singer, Guy Sebastian.

Throughout his career he’s also worked with acts including Stereophonics, GUN, Thunder, Terry Reid, The Searchers and the Michael McGoldrick Big Band. Jimmy’s production company, Northern Song Collective, are currently published by Hornall Bros Music, and he’s sponsored by the German handmade guitar company, Lakewood Guitars.

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