British guitarist, composer and producer Dominic Miller is best known to wider audiences for the distinctive guitar tone and playing that have become a hallmark of Sting’s songs. In addition to La Belle Dame Sans Regrets, with lyrics by Sting, Miller co-wrote many songs that have become part of popular music history. Among them is Shape of My Heart, later recorded not only by Sting but also by Craig David and Sugababes.
Born in Buenos Aires, Dominic Miller grew up in Argentina, the United States and London. Raised in a musical family, he was already an accomplished guitarist by the age of eleven. He studied at the Guildhall School of Music in London and at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and also trained with the renowned Brazilian guitarist and composer Sebastião Tapajós.
Since 1991, Miller has appeared on every Sting album and tour. Throughout his career he has also collaborated with artists including Phil Collins, Eddi Reader, Bryan Adams, Paul Young, Nigel Kennedy, Peter Gabriel, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow, Level 42, Pretenders, Vinnie Colaiuta, Manu Katché, Chris Botti and Pat Metheny.
Although most people know him as Sting’s guitarist, Dominic Miller has built an impressive solo career spanning more than three decades, releasing fourteen studio albums under his own name, the latest of which, ‘Vagabond’, was released in 2023. The upcoming album ‘Diana’ is due out November 20.
Touching on jazz, contemporary classical, Latin, pop, rock and folk throughout his recordings, his concerts feature music from his solo albums alongside compositions co-written with Sting, as well as jazz-fusion reinterpretations of familiar classics such as Fragile, Fields of Gold and Bring On The Night.
Dominic Miller’s live performances highlight his virtuosic fingerstyle technique and emotive compositions, creating a natural flow between delicate melodies and powerful grooves while taking audiences on intimate, masterfully crafted musical journeys. Together with his world-class band, he creates an environment where every musician has the freedom to express themselves; this openness allows technical precision and spontaneous interplay to exist in perfect balance. Beyond the musical richness of his performances, Miller’s warm, unpretentious stage presence and the genuine connection he establishes with his audience make every concert an experience that lingers long in the memory.
