Adam Agati - Guitarist

Adam Agati

Adam Agati began playing guitar at the age of 12. His early influences were 90’s rock bands and the blues. Inspired by a high school music teacher, Adam developed an interest in jazz music in his teens. By the age of 16 he started playing professionally throughout Maine and the surrounding New England Area.

In 2001 Adam attended Berklee College of Music on scholarship. While at Berklee he was fortunate to study with world class musicians such as Joe Lovano, Hal Crook, Richie Hart and Mick Goodrick.

Adam moved to Nashville TN in 2006 and quickly got immersed in the live music and studio scenes. While in Nashville Adam worked in the studio and on stage with artists such as Eric Roberson, Mary Mary, Lalah Hathaway, Mikky Ekko, Ronnie Laws, The Loudhorns, Mr.Talkbox and Manufactory. In the Summer of 2008 he was asked by Disney to teach guitar to Miley Cyrus and Lucas Till in preparation for 2009’s Hannah Montana: The Movie. In the Fall of 2008 he toured with soul singer Marc Broussard on the strength of his album release ‘Keep Coming Back’. The tour ended with Late Show performances on Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno.

In 2011 Adam made the somewhat spontaneous decision to pack up and move to New York City on the advice of some friends. He was hired as Ludacris’ touring guitarist from 2011-2014. Adam also toured and recorded with bass legend, Marcus Miller from 2012-2015. His playing can be heard on three of Marcus’ albums. In early 2016 he was asked by organ virtuoso, Cory Henry to join his new band The Funk Apostles as a composer/guitarist. Adam toured with The Funk Apostles from 2016-2020. He has performed and composed on five of the bands releases.

In 2020 Adam re-located to Toronto, Canada to be with his fiancé through the Pandemic. In the Spring and Summer of 2022 he performed with Canadian pop artist, Kiesza through several of the countries Provinces. He has written and performed on 3 of her albums.

Adam has had the privilege to play all across North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. In late 2022 after more than ten years as a touring musician, he decided to step away from road life and focus his attention on studio sessions, film work and teaching. Adam’s compositions and playing can be heard on 5 Grammy Nominated Albums and numerous Film Scores. He has worked with producers such as DJ Dahi, Twice As Nice, and David Botrill and has a long standing relationship with Film Composer Kris Bowers.

Adam currently resides in Los Angeles, CA . He is available for studio work, songwriting sessions, and guitar lessons through his contact page.