James Abel has graduated from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire – a world-class music and drama school in Birmingham, England, part of Birmingham City University. James has finalised his master studies in 2023.
James Abel is a Music Composer, Orchestra Conductor and Educator, a Music Teacher.

James Abel has studied under Seán Clancy, Andrew Toovey and Andy Ingamells. James was awarded the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s Audience prize in (2018) and was the joint winner of the Philip Bates prize for Composers and Song writers (2018).
James has a multifaceted approach to composition wearing ‘’many hats’’ in his approach to being a composer. His styles range from experimental performance to Contemporary Classical with a few stops in between.
James has written for The Lines, Redgrave and McCarthy trio, The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Composers’ Orchestra conducted by Daniele Rosina and Many more.
​James has written and performed music for Film, Theatre, Art Installations and for Concert.