POINTY FEATURES

Acclaimed musician & educator: Dan Leak

I picked up the guitar at age 14, inspired by legendary artists like David Gilmour and Jimi Hendrix. I have pursued guitar and teaching to a professional level ever since, gaining the accolade of Marshall Amplification's 'Guitarist of The Year' at age 19.

In 2018, I began my lo-fi/chillhop project 'Pointy Features', blending blues guitar with a host of influences and genres. Under this alias, I have amassed over 100 million streams, becoming a mainstay in the genre since arriving online. After releasing 5 solo albums, my latest project 'Hill End' takes a more traditional band-based approach. This album was pressed to record in 2024 and is available for streaming.

My music from Pointy Features has received significant exposure, being featured by major broadcasters like the BBC, Sky and Twitch.

I hold a first-class degree in Music + Childhood Studies and a Primary PGCE from Newcastle University. I am also Registry of Guitar Tutors Grade 8 qualified with an extensive CV in audio/production.

Over the past ten years, I've taught across KS1, KS2, and SEN settings, working as a junior teacher in rural English schools for five years. For the past four years, I've been teaching online, designing and delivering engaging lessons to students worldwide.

In my spare time, I'm a keen oil painter focusing on landscapes and portraits – see these under the 'Artwork' section of this site.

Alongside my music career and daily teaching, I offer friendly and patient, guitar / production lessons, both online via Zoom and in-person in County Durham, UK. My tuition is always engaging, visual and specifically catered to each learner's needs.