Contributors
Georgina Leach
Author, composer, violin recording
Georgina Leach is a violinist, teacher (PGCE), composer and the creator of Dynamite Strings. Based in London, UK, she has toured internationally with artists such as Ramin Karimloo and Seasick Steve and shared the stage with Robert Plant, Mumford and Sons and Paloma Faith as a fiddle player. She trained classically at the RNCM.
For the last fifteen years, she has taught class Music at both primary and secondary level and run strings projects in schools across London. Dynamite Strings draws on this wealth of experience and was written in close communication with her students.
Georgina was invited to present papers at the ESTA International Conference and the Music and Drama Expo in 2024 and has written articles for Music Teacher and JESTA magazines.
Of all the projects Georgina has undertaken, Dynamite Strings is the one she is most proud of!
Georgina holds a First Class honours degree in Music from Manchester University, GRNCM in Violin Performance from Royal Northern School of Music (Joint Course) and a PGCE in Secondary Music from UEL and Mossbourne Academy, Hackney. She has taught for music services all over London and currently teaches at St. Paul's Cathedral School and Highgate School
Nick Pini
Producer, bass, drums and sound effects
Nick is one of the most patient, talented and kind men on the planet. He collected all the various recordings of instruments together for ALL 27 tracks, added bass, drums and sound effects and generally made them sound amazing. He programmed in every clippy cloppy hoof on 'Lonesome Cowboy'. Now that is commitment.
When he is not producing tracks for Dynamite Strings, Nick makes music with luminaries and legends such as Ethan Johns, Sir Tom Jones, Laura Marling, Ramin Karimloo and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Only the best will do for Dynamite Strings.
Bruno D' Ambra
Piano
Bruno is a highly sought after pianist and keyboardist based in London. He has played for US President Barack Obama and HRH Queen Elizabeth. Bruno works with a fantastically diverse array of artists. Details can be found on his website.
He plays on tracks 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20 & 23
Alan Markley
Piano and keyboard
Alan Markley is a singer, keyboardist, and music producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Alan makes music with artists such as Ramin Karimloo, Maggie Rogers, Freestyle Love Supreme, and Ron Pope.
He plays on tracks 1, 2, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 18, 21, 25, 26 & 27
Nick Cornu
Guitar
Nick is a guitarist and sound engineer. His playing has been featured on tracks by Ellie Goulding, Chris Coco and Marta Riccardi as well as compilations like Cafe Del Mar, documentaries and movie scores.
He plays guitars on Rockin' Rock Climbers!
Illustration and Design
Cover design Georgina Leach and Kirsten Taylor
Front illustration Georgina Leach
Back illustrations Jayden (10 yrs)
Internal layouts Georgina Leach
Page Illustrations
Pages 2, 4, 7, 13 and 24, George Buchanan (GB)
Page 31, Rick Bosman www.bosmanproductions.com
Page 3, left to right: Rachel (10 yrs), Jayden (10 yrs)
Page 6, Jayden
Page 7, GB, GB, Nina (10 yrs), Camila (10 yrs), GB
Page 8, Snake by Laurie (7 yrs)
Page 10, Raphael (10 yrs), Jayden
Page 11, Chioma (10 yrs)
Page 16, Gemma (12 yrs)
Page 22, Rosamund (5 yrs)
Page 32 and 33, Laurie (7 yrs)
All other images are available for free commercial use