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Professional Gigging, Recording Guitarist and Songwriter for Hire! Check out my playlist and links to see if we are a fit. I look forward to working with you!

I can confidently offer my services having over 15 years experience writing and recording songs.

Contact me with specifics about your project and let's work out how to make your song great whether it's a guitar part, writing a catchy melody and/or arranging.

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https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjamesguitar
https://www.youtube.com/anthonyjamesguitar
https://www.youtube.com/anthonyjamesartist

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Anthony is a very talented artist and the perfect client to work for. Clear direction throughout and very easy to work with, I hope to work with him again in the future!

Interview with Anthony James

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recorded guitar on a cover of Tom Misch's 'Lost in Paris' including writing an original solo.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Right now I am working on my own original music and also recording guitar parts for artists.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. I like the workflow of digital which helps to get ideas quickly. I do prefer the sound of analog though.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will serve the song and will always play to your vision.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Writing songs or helping to make a song great.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Since I am an advanced guitarist someone might think I will overplay. I only play what feels right for a song and follow the artist's direction.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Write as much detail as you can about what you want... the more the better!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I teach guitar so I have to be versed in all styles. I prefer indie rock or pop based music though.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Performance > Tone
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Indie Rock/Pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Serving the song. I can come up with many different parts that the customer can pick from.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A good ear, versatility and great guitar tone.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to storyboard a few different ideas and then let the customer choose what fits his vision.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Guitars: Fender Custom Shop Strat Fender American Elite Series Telecaster Eastman T386 Taylor GS Mini-e Rosewood Amps: Orange Rocker 15 Terror Marshall DSL20HR Fender Pro Junior Tweed Vox AC15 Line 6 Helix Pedals: GFI Specular Tempus Greer Lightspeed JHS Superbolt Xotic SL Drive Pigtronix Octava Interface: Apogee Duet 2
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Writing and playing an electric guitar part for a song.