James Barratt

James has enjoyed a successful career as a full-time musician since graduating from the Academy of Contemporary Music in 2007. He has gone on to work with artists and producers from Stereophonics, Ronnie Dunn, Scissor Sisters and many more. He also composes music for television and film, such as Sony Walkman's 'Music Pieces' television commercial and the Albatross film trailer.

He refers to himself as something of a purist, a musicians' musician if you will, and this approach to his artistry has sparked attention from big corporations and TV producers. James can be heard during shows such as 'Geordie Shore' and even in adverts for the British Heart Foundation, thanks to his natural versatility as an artist. As he puts it: "The best, and most frequent, compliment I get when on sessions for clients is that I play what's 'right' for the music. Often it's all down to simplicity."

"James is the real deal. Great player, killer tone, and I wouldn't hesitate for a second recommending him for any project. Rock on James!" - Joey Sykes (Meredith Brooks / Will Champlin / The Babys)

In Foundations of Rock Guitar Technique, James passes on exactly that philosophy, showing you how to build solid, musical rock guitar technique and play what's 'right' for the song.