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James Mills

About Me

Hello to all!
I am James Mills and I play the guitar. I am currently attending the Academy of Music and Sound in Exeter and am in my first year. Afterwards, I hope to be able to attend Guitar-X on the degree course.
I have a very diverse musical taste ranging from Rock to Jazz and Country to World Music and it keeps getting broader and more diverse. My favourite of all though is definetly Fusion as there are literally no rules as to what can be done leaving limitless possibilities within composition and improvisation. I am also equally comfortable playing in other styles such as Blues and Rock and I am very interested in incorporating different sounds from other styles into these genres.
I have played with several bands on sessions for gigs in a variety of styles and have jammed with some brilliant players as well. Ultimately, what I hope to achieve out of playing the guitar is to one day pass on my knowledge to others through teaching at a school such as Guitar-X or BIMM. I would also really love to teach at masterclasses and summer schools like IGF at Bath Spa University.
Besides teaching, I would also like to play some studio sessions or act as a 'hired gun' for bands on tour or whatever else may come along. I shall be happy with whatever I do, so long as it involves playing the guitar.
I also compose some music when I have some spare time as my main priority at the moment is to develop my technique and improvisation vocabulary on the guitar. Be sure to check out my project with Zander Blair at www.myspace.com/blairmillsproject we are sort of like a progressive fusion jazz rock experimental et cetra band. Just playing some of the stuff that we really like.
This page is more for the sort of music that I like to play aside from the styles in BMP. This is a more mellow page for some cleaner more Jazz Funk orientated music.
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James

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Music:

Member Since: 11/01/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/jamesmillsmusic
Band Members: Just me on all Guitars and Basses.
As well as programmed Drums.
Influences: Anyone and Everyone
Particularly...

...This very special girl:

People I jam and work with.
Guitarists
Al di Meola, Allan Holdsworth, Albert Collins, BB King, Brett Garsed, David Williams, Derek Trucks, Eric Johnson, Frank Gambale, Frank Zappa, George Benson, Greg Howe, Guthrie Govan, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Pass, Joe Satriani, Johnny A, John Butler Trio, John McLaughlin, John Petrucci, John Scofield, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour, Mike Stern, Nile Rodgers, Paco de Lucia, Pat Metheny, Paul Gilbert, Phil Hilborne, Richie Kotzen, Robben Ford, Robert Johnson, Scott Henderson, Shaun Baxter, Shawn Lane, Stanley Jordan, Steely Dan, Steve Morse, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tj Helmerich, Tony MacAlpine, Wayne Krantz, Wes Montgomery.
Other Musicians
Alan Pasqua, Charlie Parker, Chick Corea, Dennis Chambers, Dizzy Gillespie, Derek Sherinihan, Gary Grainger, Herbie Hancock, James Brown, Jim Beard, John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Miles Davis, Nat Adderley, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Randy Brecker, Stevie Wonder, Thelonious Monk, Tom Browne, Tony Williams, Tower of Power, Victor Wooten, Wayne Shorter.
And anyone else i've forgot to mention
Sounds Like: James Mills
Record Label: No Thanks
Type of Label: Unsigned

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Gear For Sale...

Iam have some gear that I am wanting to sell if anybody is interested.I have for sale: Jackson DXMG £230Boss MT-2 Metal Zone £30AKG wireless unit (not sure of model number) £95Morley Power Wah £40All ...
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