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Hi, I'm James Hitching, a passionate aspiring music artist known as Dilan James. My journey started with drumming in my early teens and expanded into acoustic guitar and songwriting during the 2020 lockdown. I'm currently enhancing my skills in songwriting, production, and mixing while studying at the Academy of Contemporary Music. Inspired by creators like Tyler The Creator and Billie Eilish, I love exploring new sounds and creative production techniques. Alongside my music journey, I've gained valuable teamwork, communication, and customer service experience working at Costa Coffee and through other side hustles. I'm excited to continue growing professionally, building my artistic brand and diving deeper into the business side of music. I'm always eager to collaborate and learn from other passionate artists.…Hi, I'm James Hitching, a passionate aspiring music artist known as Dilan James. My journey started with drumming in my early teens and expanded into acoustic guitar and songwriting during the 2020 lockdown. I'm currently enhancing my skills in songwriting, production, and mixing while studying at the Academy of Contemporary Music. Inspired by creators like Tyler The Creator and Billie Eilish, I love exploring new sounds and creative production techniques. Alongside my music journey, I've gained valuable teamwork, communication, and customer service experience working at Costa Coffee and through other side hustles. I'm excited to continue growing professionally, building my artistic brand and diving deeper into the business side of music. I'm always eager to collaborate and learn from other passionate artists.

James Hitching

Music Producer, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter, +2

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Hi, I'm James Hitching, a passionate aspiring music artist known as Dilan James. My journey started with drumming in my early teens and expanded into acoustic guitar and songwriting during the 2020 lockdown. I'm currently enhancing my skills in songwriting, production, and mixing while studying at the Academy of Contemporary Music. Inspired by creators like Tyler The Creator and Billie Eilish, I love exploring new sounds and creative production techniques. Alongside my music journey, I've gained valuable teamwork, communication, and customer service experience working at Costa Coffee and through other side hustles. I'm excited to continue growing professionally, building my artistic brand and diving deeper into the business side of music. I'm always eager to collaborate and learn from other passionate artists.…Hi, I'm James Hitching, a passionate aspiring music artist known as Dilan James. My journey started with drumming in my early teens and expanded into acoustic guitar and songwriting during the 2020 lockdown. I'm currently enhancing my skills in songwriting, production, and mixing while studying at the Academy of Contemporary Music. Inspired by creators like Tyler The Creator and Billie Eilish, I love exploring new sounds and creative production techniques. Alongside my music journey, I've gained valuable teamwork, communication, and customer service experience working at Costa Coffee and through other side hustles. I'm excited to continue growing professionally, building my artistic brand and diving deeper into the business side of music. I'm always eager to collaborate and learn from other passionate artists.

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Hi, I’m James Hitching, a passionate aspiring music artist known as Dilan James. My journey started with drumming in my early teens and expanded into acoustic guitar and songwriting during the 2020 lockdown. I’m currently enhancing my skills in songwriting, production, and mixing while studying at the Academy of Contemporary Music. Inspired by creators like Tyler The Creator and Billie Eilish, I love exploring new sounds and creative production techniques.

Alongside my music journey, I’ve gained valuable teamwork, communication, and customer service experience working at Costa Coffee and through other side hustles. I’m excited to continue growing professionally, building my artistic brand and diving deeper into the business side of music. I’m always eager to collaborate and learn from other passionate artists.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Barista/ Team Member at Roadchef, Costa Coffee, Clacket Lane Services, M25

March 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Developed strong customer service skills, demonstrated excellent standards in health and safety audits, and showed initiative and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment. Gained excellent knowledge of coffee preparation including grind, dose, and high-level latte art. Communicated effectively within the team to maintain efficiency.

Kitchen Assistant at Choi Pin, Biggin Hill

November 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025

Assisted in kitchen operations, contributed as a part-time team member, gaining experience in a food preparation environment.

Private Gardening

May 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Provided part-time private gardening services, demonstrating reliability and a passion for nature.

Barista/ Team Member at Roadchef, Costa Coffee, Clacket Lane Services, M25

March 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Developed strong customer service skills, demonstrated initiative and eagerness to learn, and maintained clear communication within a team. Gained expertise as a barista including grind, dose, and high-level latte art. Successfully adhered to health and safety standards during Costa audits. Efficiently worked in a fast-paced environment while showing willingness to improve individual efficiency.

Kitchen Assistant at Choi Pin, Biggin Hill

November 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025

Supported kitchen operations and assisted with food preparation tasks.

Private Gardening

May 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Performed private gardening tasks on a part-time basis.