Chart-topping guitarist Newton Faulkner staged a song-writing workshop for aspiring musicians at Northampton College, giving students a glimpse of what it takes to hit the big-time.

The 31-year-old topped the album charts in 2007 with his double platinum debut release Hand Built By Robots' and has gone on to enjoy huge mainstream success.

newton faulknerThe star was invited into the college, in Booth Lane, Northampton, to talk to students about what it takes to gain success in the notoriously competitive world of music, and how they can stand out from the crowd.

He also shared song-writing advice and answered questions from the audience.