Tony Rowden studied with the eminent Spanish guitarist Carlos Bonell initially at the City Lit and then at The London College of Music.

He has also attended classes given by Gary Ryan, John Mills and Clive Carroll. Tony has been giving recitals of guitar music from the Renaissance to the 20th Century for over fifteen years.

Tony premiered Memórias, the published works of Silvestre Fonseca's Fado arrangements, and had a piece, Serenata, written for him by Silvestre Fonseca.

He has several arrangements published: Ennio Morricone's Once Upon A Time In The West and The Master and Margerita and the book Easy Ensembles. His playing is featured in the films Silent Shakespeare, with pieces composed by Laura Rossi, and an animated film with music composed by Miguel Mera.

Tony has been teaching at the City Literary Institute in Holborn, London for the past twelve years and runs a class at Bedford House Community Centre. He has performed with Carlos Bonell as well as flautists, recorder players, Renaissance singers and a guitar trio. He has recently played in Garcia Lorca's Blood Wedding, Lope de Vega's Peribanez and a musical version of George Orwell's Animal Farm.