James Gabriel Fadriga

Musician and Student

James Gabriel Fadriga

Musician and Student

Hey, I’m James. I'm a guitarist and also a music student focusing on the instrument that I play. I started quite late unlike any other guitarist. I discovered the passion for playing when I was 15-16 years old. From the moment I started holding and learning the guitar, I didn't let go. Me and my high school friends formed a cover band that is still active today and the passion grew even more. I chose to learn more not just about the guitar but also about music and took it as a course in college. There, I learn playing different forms of music like jazz, flamenco, and classical guitar music. From 15, I am now 23 years old and still working hard to hone my skills. The more I get older the more experience I gain from performing, contemporaries and teachers.

Music influences everybody in a lot of ways. For me, it serves as a compass and guided my life in general. It gave me a purpose and the ability to contribute something in this world. So, I hope with my music I can also inspire others and help them find their own thing like what music did to me.