Music
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Creative role requiring collaborative skills to work in harmony with film director and sound engineers to achieve a tonal harmonic balance that elevates movies.

• Study scripts and character progressions to compose music that elevate scenes and evoke emotions.
• Consult with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and harmonize artistic vision.
• Rewrite original scores to adapt them for different musical genres and styles.
• Determine instruments, musical styles, rhythms, and patterns that would most effectively evoke the desired responses.

Has a real love for music and possesses very good musical ability. Specializes in brass instruments. Dedicated to helping young students find areas in music where they can thrive.

• Was a teacher’s aide in teaching trumpet and trombone to fifth graders in Chicago, IL.
• Helped organize a Christmas program and concentrated on teaching second to fourth graders in learning and singing the songs.
• Introduced sixth graders to some of the basics in music including rhythm, dynamics, melody, harmony, tone color, texture, and form.
• Helped in the creation of a music history program for 150 middle-school children.

Has thorough knowledge of musical genres and techniques. Possesses analog and digital mixing, recording, and editing equipment. Top-level skills in budgeting and project management. Effective communicator with a talent for comprehending clients’ needs.

• Select and manage set-up of sound and recording equipment.
• Managed logistics of each recording project, including aspects such as venue, equipment, and budget.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain perfect attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to begin immediately.
• Surpassed revenue goals in six consecutive quarters.

Collaborative role requiring close co-ordination with music director and other musicians to achieve artistic vision.

• Played musical arrangements according to the film composer’s interpretation to add more depth to films.
• Rehearsed with other musicians to perfect and harmonize rhythms and ensure artistic vision is met.
• Recorded sessions with other musicians to be featured as background music and original soundtracks in movies.
• Developed musical and performing skills while playing at charity events and weddings.

Created and implemented daily lessons that accommodated multiple intelligences, aligned with the curriculum and state standards. Instilled a sense of music appreciation and encouraged students to expand their interests.

• Integrated cooperative learning activities and multicultural lessons to raise class participation levels, demonstrate cultural diversity in music and enhance students' academic and social skills.
• Organized and chaperoned field trips to musical presentations. Facilitated students on a field trip to a music-oriented museum and instrumental performance.
• Developed strong working relationships with all students to make certain that they felt welcome, at ease, and appropriately challenged within the classroom.
• Trained diverse students to perform in schools’ cultural events.

Developed real world experience by playing at church and charity events. Worked with different professionals to ensure performances go according to plan.

• Performed at special charity events and private functions.
• Played piano accompaniments for artists according to the music director’s arrangement.
• Liaised with clients and coordinators to ensure adequate preparation and planning for performances.
• Rehearsed and performed recitals to an audience of over 100 people.

Certified music teacher in the state of Delaware with 4+ years of experience specializing in the American musical history areas of theatrical popular music and jazz. Helped develop curriculum for high school that included preparing school choir for regional competitions.

• Played a leading role in organizing a Benny Goodman/Glenn Miller tribute performance.
• Ran an after-school group that focused on the works of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Generated passion among the students for these seminal albums.
• Organized a trip to New York City so that students could attend jazz performances at Lincoln Center.
• Helped develop teaching guides for newer computer technologies in music including GarageBand, Steinberg Cubasis, FL Studio Mobile, and Soundtrap.

Played the bass guitar and worked alongside the lead songwriter in composing and arranging the band's hits. Participated in the daily guitar practice and tuning sessions, assisted the band leader in planning & organizing gigs, and communicated with event organizers.

• Composed and recorded several bass guitar tunes for the band's top hits, including "Living Large,” "Praise Him,” "Gimme More," and "My Sonia."
• Contributed to the delivery of the band's electrifying performances by playing the bass guitar while dancing energetically during live performances, winning the best performance award at the 2020 Grammy Awards.

Led the instrumental and vocal music program at Bell-Air High School (LAUSD) serving over 80 students and mentoring two interns in the instruction, evaluation, performance, enlistment, retention, leadership, and technical development of students. Managed semi-annual budgets, inventory, and community concerts.

• Produced five musical performances each year involving 60-80 musicians, vocalists, and crew, targeting high school and public audiences.
• Recruited and developed an active network of community members to provide support to all aspects of the school’s on- and off-stage musical program.
• Organized and oversaw community outreach performances involving small groups of 12-15 students to garner support from recognized businesses and organizations.
• Served on the Peer Evaluation Committee and the Educational Articulation Board Committee as mandated by the school district.
• Collaborated with teacher groups to institute a learning-based in-school suspension program to lower truancy rates and encourage classroom participation.