James Strange

James Strange Dip Mus BSc (Hons) is a seasoned professional musician with decades of experience in playing, writing, producing, and teaching music. He started his musical career with the Royal Marines Band, performing on the tuba, double bass, and bass guitar at events such as the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the opening of the Scottish Parliament, Horse Guards Parade and the annual Mountbatten Festival of Music at London’s Royal Albert Hall. He studied harmony in depth during his musical training at the Royal Marines School of Music, taking a particular interest in arranging classical pieces for soloists.

James obtained his BSc Hons from the University of Edinburgh, and in 2019 qualified as a teacher, achieving a Post Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS. He now focuses on sharing his experiences and knowledge through teaching and as an author of educational resources whilst continuing to perform, arrange and record regularly in Scotland.