Surf music – in praise of strings, sand and the endless swell
- Written by John Willsteed, Senior lecturer, Queensland University of Technology

The first tune I ever wrote – a proper tune, with an intro, verses, choruses and a middle bit – was a surfing instrumental.
I have always been a pretty crappy singer, and I figured that the guitar could sing for me (I know, I know). But like anyone who grew up in the 60s this...