Britain is famous for its guitarists and among the top players today, you can find Neil Smith. His reputation has been established over a period of 30 years, travelling to over 40 countries making him one of the most experienced classical guitarists on the planet. For so many music clubs and festivals, he is the one player they return to, year on year, and often full-house notices appear on his return visits. As one international critic declared, 'He belongs to the very front rank of guitarists.'

His early studies took place in Manchester and London with Duarte and then later at Toronto University, Canada with Alirio Diaz and Leo Brouwer. On his return to the UK, he made his Wigmore debut.
He followed this with tours and Proms Concerts with some of our finest orchestras and conductors including the CBSO under Sir Simon Rattle, the SNO under Sir Alexander Gibson and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

His first LP record Classical Guitar was featured Pick of the Month in two national magazines and two of his BBC Radio 3 broadcasts were featured as special repeats and his broadcast with John Turner on Recorder received the unusual accolade of two repeats.

He has recorded for the Guitar Masters label and Devil Records, XLCR, Apoyo, Forsyths and the HLM (Holland) labels and has been a featured artist on radio in Europe and the USA.