BIOGRAPHY

M J Turner is a musician, guitar teacher & arts facilitator based in Adelaide, South Australia. As a multidisciplinary artist, he is passionate about creative practice & using this as a tool to promote wellbeing.

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With over 25 years of experience, Mark 'M J' Turner has performed extensively, playing stages ranging from Australia's spiritual heart Uluru to Britain’s majestic Isle of Wight.

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His compositions feature on numerous projects, covering genres that include Prog Rock, Folk and World Music.

 

The love of guitar began as a teenager upon discovering the music of Jimi Hendrix, Santana and Stevie Ray Vaughn. That led to a journey exploring the history of the Blues and studying musicians such as Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker & R.L Burnside. 

 

Mark continues to pass on this passion and knowledge by teaching students globally via online lessons.

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However, his artistic practice does not begin and end with music and the guitar. 

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In 2015, Mark moved to the remote APY Lands in South Australia to take up a position as studio manager at Tjungu Palya Arts. This experience had a profound influence on his creative and professional development.

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He has since become an accomplished Art Facilitator, specialising in professional artistic development & community arts projects.

 

In this capacity, he has worked with organisations such as Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, Ku Arts, Better World Arts, Hutt Street Centre and Expressions Media.

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Across his artistic practices, he aims to establish meaningful connections with a multicultural and diverse audience through the global language of music & arts. 

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Whether you are looking for guitar lessons, an arts-based workshop, or a musician for your next event, Mark can assist you. His passion for creative practice and his commitment to promoting wellbeing make him a valuable asset to anyone looking to explore their artistic potential.