I am Antra Lante, a London-based guitarist, composer and creative practitioner, developing my instrument skills over two decades through practice-based exploration and formal study. I value creativity, dedication and progress, and I enjoy both original and collaborative work across sessions and experimental music. My activities span live performance with ensembles and theatre, film music, and teaching. I’ve released EPs Walk On Water (2023) and Given (2025), and I’m actively involved in projects with the International Guitar Foundation and PRS Foundation, La Leona, and various venues such as King's Place in London and Bath Spa University. I am currently pursuing an MA in Popular Music Practice at BIMM London, building on a BA in Popular Music Performance from BIMM London and an HNC from ICMP London. I also teach guitar and music theory to students online and in schools.

Antra Lante

I am Antra Lante, a London-based guitarist, composer and creative practitioner, developing my instrument skills over two decades through practice-based exploration and formal study. I value creativity, dedication and progress, and I enjoy both original and collaborative work across sessions and experimental music. My activities span live performance with ensembles and theatre, film music, and teaching. I’ve released EPs Walk On Water (2023) and Given (2025), and I’m actively involved in projects with the International Guitar Foundation and PRS Foundation, La Leona, and various venues such as King's Place in London and Bath Spa University. I am currently pursuing an MA in Popular Music Practice at BIMM London, building on a BA in Popular Music Performance from BIMM London and an HNC from ICMP London. I also teach guitar and music theory to students online and in schools.

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I am Antra Lante, a London-based guitarist, composer and creative practitioner, developing my instrument skills over two decades through practice-based exploration and formal study. I value creativity, dedication and progress, and I enjoy both original and collaborative work across sessions and experimental music.

My activities span live performance with ensembles and theatre, film music, and teaching. I’ve released EPs Walk On Water (2023) and Given (2025), and I’m actively involved in projects with the International Guitar Foundation and PRS Foundation, La Leona, and various venues such as King’s Place in London and Bath Spa University. I am currently pursuing an MA in Popular Music Practice at BIMM London, building on a BA in Popular Music Performance from BIMM London and an HNC from ICMP London. I also teach guitar and music theory to students online and in schools.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Guitarist / Session Musician at Various UK/EU/UAE acts and ensembles (High On Heels Collective; Tailored Entertainment; SHE Music Global; Soul In The City Music; Uncommon Woman Gospel Conference; Tallink cruise; Riga Circus Orchestra; Riga Bigband Orchestra; Musical Theatre 'Dream About
January 1, 2010 - November 4, 2025
Session and function work across the UK, EU, and UAE, performing with diverse ensembles, theatre productions, cruises, and tribute acts. Notable engagements include The Man In The Hat film performance (Stephen Warbeck, 2020). In 2025, involved in the La Leona development project for original solo instrumental guitar performances.
Guitarist / Creative Development Participant at The International Guitar Foundation and PRS Foundation
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
La Leona creative development project – original solo instrumental guitar performances (King's Place London, Bath Spa University).
Composer / Artist at Antra Lante
January 1, 2023 - November 4, 2025
Original music work EP Walk On Water (2023) and 2025 EP Given (Antra Lante).
Guitarist / Session Musician at High On Heels Collective
January 1, 2010 - November 5, 2025
Session and function work across the UK, EU and UAE; live guitar performances for diverse events and productions.
Guitarist / Session Musician at Tailored Entertainment
January 1, 2010 - November 5, 2025
Guitar-focused session work and entertainment for events and productions.
Guitarist / Session Musician at Riga Circus Orchestra
January 1, 2010 - November 5, 2025
Guitar performances with Riga Circus Orchestra; also involved with Riga Bigband Orchestra.
Guitarist at The Man In The Hat (Film) – Stephen Warbeck
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Guitar performance for the film score by Stephen Warbeck (2020).
Guitarist at The International Guitar Foundation and PRS Foundation – La Leona Creative Development
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Original solo instrumental guitar performances as part of La Leona project; performances at King's Place London and Bath Spa University.
Guitarist at Antra Lante – Walk On Water
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Original music project featured on the EP Walk On Water (2023).
Guitarist at Antra Lante – Given
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Original music project featured on the EP Given (2025).
Guitarist / Session Artist at Various artists and ensembles
January 1, 2010 - November 5, 2025
Session and function work across UK, EU, UAE; live performances, theatre, cruise ships, and film work.
Film performer at The Man In The Hat (film performance)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Film performance with Stephen Warbeck (2020).
La Leona creative development project participant at The International Guitar Foundation and PRS Foundation
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
La Leona creative development project – original solo instrumental guitar performances (King's Place London, Bath Spa University).
Composer / Original music writer at Antra Lante
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Original music work: Walk On Water (2023).
Composer / Original music writer at Antra Lante
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Original music work: Given (2025).
Private guitar and theory teacher at Your Guitar Academy / Kilburn Community After-school Club / Superprof / Secondary School of Jelgava (LV)
January 1, 2010 - November 5, 2025
Private and in-school guitar and theory teaching, peripatetic and online Zoom lessons.

Education

Master of Arts in Popular Music Practice at BIMM London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Popular Music Performance at BIMM London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
HNC Popular Music Performance at ICMP London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
MA in Popular Music Practice at BIMM London
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
BA Hons in Popular Music Performance at BIMM London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
HNC Popular Music Performance at ICMP London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
MA in Popular Music Practice at BIMM London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
BA (Hons) in Popular Music Performance at BIMM London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
HNC Popular Music Performance at ICMP London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Alpine Fellowship Music Prize 2025 - Winner
January 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Songrise Contest 2025 - Finalist
January 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Zelta Mikrofons 2016 - Nominee
January 1, 2016 - November 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality