Phil Bell

Phil Bell is a versatile music specialist with extensive experience in performance, education, and composition. Currently serving as a Music Specialist at Fraser Academy and a Music Instructor at Saint Pius X Elementary School, Phil provides comprehensive music education including instrument instruction on guitar, bass, ukulele, and piano. As the owner and bandleader of The New Shackletons, Phil contributes as a singer, bassist, and songwriter while also performing as a bassist and backing vocalist with Side One and Northern Monkey Studio, focusing on audio/visual projects. Past roles include teaching various instruments at Long & McQuade Music and performing with multiple bands such as Chris Buck Band and Beyond The Fall, achieving significant recognition and chart success. Phil holds a BA in Jazz Performance and Composition from the University of Leeds, complemented by A Levels in Music, Psychology, and English Language.