I have been playing electric guitar for over 30 years. I have barely put the guitar down since I first fell in love in with it as a teenager.

I do not play 'all styles' of guitar. I have found my own distinctive style, sounds and tone. I have created original music and have enjoyed playing and interpreting the music of others. I am not a fan of any one particular style. Rather, I love a good artist or composer. I love a strong track. A great song transcends its style. If the music is original and makes me feel something, I can play and add to it.

I can create guitar parts for most pieces of music and I play with a variety of approaches. I always sound like me. I can fade back, playing low key, minimalist or ambient parts and I can play right out front.

I have played in many genres and contexts including music for television and film, four piece bands, supporting singer/songwriters, and instrumental music. I have played on electronica, dance, hard rock, reggae, folk, soul, and world music tracks - always because I felt a connection with the music.

(I am also a classically trained violinist, having completed grade 8 by the age of 14. The grounding in a classical instrument has stood me in good stead, but the attraction to the guitar was overpowering and once I switched over in 1985, I never looked back.)

I do the following things:

play in session at your studio
play live as your session player
create and record parts at my studio to suit music you send me by file sharing or on disc
create completely original music to fulfil a brief

I have a good ear and I listen carefully. I learn very quickly without sheet music. I am dead serious about the music but I am easy going, professional and, I hope, fun to work with. In a live or studio environment, you will find me balanced, reliable and well prepared. I love music, I love my instrument and I always strive to produce something honest and beautiful that will stand the test of time.

Ramin Pakrooh