JOB TARGET
To have a rewarding career in the music industry through hard work and dedication.
CAREER BACKGROUND
I have a background in music having worked as an assistant engineer, guitar instructor,
and composer for various cartoons, short films, and an educational video.
I have also worked various other jobs such as a construction laborer, host at a restaurant,
and a grocery store attendant. I've also composed music for various cartoons, short films, and an educational video.
I've always worked as a freelance arranger for various artists, and performed regularly in a local band.
These jobs have taught me a variety of skills useful for a future career in the music industry.
EXPERIENCE
Nickel and Dime Studios - Atlanta,GA
Assistant Engineer
Aug 2007– present
Various duties including studio maintenance, set-up and breakdown, etc.
Freelance Arranger and Producer - Boston, MA
Arranger, Producer, Writer
Feb 2003– present
Production and arrangement for various independent artists.
Chet
- Boston, MA
Singer, Guitarist, Pianist, Songwriter
Oct 2003– May 2007
Contacted venues & arranged live performances, scheduled rehearsals & rehearsal space,
arranged for posters, flyers & other handouts to be created & posted locally prior to performances.
Treasure House Studios -
Montgomery,AL
Assistant Engineer
May 2001-Sept. 2002
Assisted with daily recording tasks including audio edits, set-up/break-down, and tracking.
Treasure House Studios - Montgomery,AL
Guitar Instructor
May 2001-Sept. 2002
Taught six different children ranging from ages nine to fourteen the principles of playing guitar.
I not only taught them how to play but also why and how it worked musically.
I kept them involved by teaching songs they wanted to learn and expanding on their own personal musical interests.
SKILLS
COMPUTER SKILLS/AUDIO PRODUCTION
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Writing, Computers, Movies, Music, Science and Technology, Documentaries, Cartoons, Video games, and Croquet.
REFERENCES
Kurt McKinney
Owner, Producer, Engineer
Treasure House Studios
Montgomery, AL
Direct Line : (334) 657-8937
Jon Aldrich
Songwriter, Jingle Writer, and Professor
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
Direct Line : (617) 747-8101
Fred Matthews
Tax Attorney, Episcopal Youth Director
Montgomery, AL
Direct Line : (334) 467-0343