Rennie has been playing guitar for most of his life, originally learning from his dad and later finding inspiration in NZ guitar legend Gerry Paul. Upon seeing Gerry perform with his band Gráda, he was captivated:
“I remember the driving rhythm and chordal fluency that Gerry displayed while performing. I just had to learn to play like that.”
Rennie specializes in accompanying tunes and songs in DADGAD tuning. His expertise lies in teaching guitarists how to build a well-stocked tool belt of techniques—from driving right-hand rhythms and delicate picking to subtle chord choices and expressive left-hand runs.
He has taught and performed on guitar all over the world, including in Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Along the way, he has accompanied many great players of traditional music, such as John Carty, Chris Norman, Catherine McEvoy, James Kelly, Rob Zielinski, and Alasdair Fraser
Primarily a melody player, with the flute as his main instrument, Rennie has a deep understanding and respect for the music, and his guitar style reflects this.
Traditional Music from Ireland, Scotland and the Maritimes of Canada