Talented composer, arranger and performer. Well versed in a multitude of musical styles and genres.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Breadth of experience in composition, performance, and arrangement
- Deep knowledge of music theory and composition
- Versatile and experienced instrumentalist with over 20 years experience
- Proficient at multiple musical genres
EXPERIENCE
Private Piano Instructor; Seattle, WA -- 2003-PresentProvide private in-home piano instruction in many genres for adults and children. Over 40 enrolled students currently.
Keyboardist, Sonic Funk Orchestra; Seattle, WA -- 2005-Present
Perform 70s funk, disco and classic rhythm and blues at nightclubs, casinos and private functions throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Freelance Film Composer; Seattle, WA -- 2003-Present
Design music and other audio accompaniment for film across styles and genres. IMDB profile Previous work includes:
- Average Community (2009) -- Documentary AWARDS: Audience Award Winner, CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival 2009; Official Selection, Indifest; Official Selection, Florida REEL Film Festival
- Tale of Two Megans (2006) -- Comedy/Sci-Fi AWARDS: Florida Art Film Festival, 1st Place Winner; DMAC Short Film Slam, Winner; Florida Music Festival’s Indie Film Jam, Official Selection; New Filmmakers NY, NY, Official Selection
- Entering Wendy (2004) -- Comedy
- Skippy Lightfoot’s Perfect Day (2003) Comedy/Drama
Accompanied original singer-songwriter recording artist. Performed gigs in Pacific Northwest and Lost Angeles. Jill Cohn’s music was featured on Dawson’s Creek television series.
Guitarist, White Trash Whiplash; Seattle, WA -- 2006-2008
Original alternative country-rock band with loyal fan-base in Seattle area.
Assistant Sound Engineer, Jack Straw Studios; Seattle, WA -- 2002
Assisted with the live on-air mixing for Audio Oasis and Sonarchy radio broadcasts for 90.3 KEXP. Chief Studio Engineer -- Doug Hair.
Improv Accompanist, Jet City Improv; Seattle, WA -- 2000-2005
Provided improvisational musical accompaniment and sound effects for the comedy improv troupe at weekly performances and private events across the Pacific Northwest.
Arranger, Various; Trenton, NJ & Seattle, WA -- 1994-Present
Arrange, mix and produce for various artists including:
- Tugg’s Ego “Time Running Out” (Rock)
- Brian Nicolini “Fairy-tale Love” (Pop)
- Carey DiJulio (Pop Punk)
- Gold Leader “Gold Leader” (Hard Rock)
Performed in various Philadelphia and NJ bands touring the North East. Including: Throttle (90’s alternative rock covers), managed by Billy Stott Productions,; Tugg’s Ego (original rock); Hot Fudge Sundae (70s & 80s party rock covers); Dr. Z (original punk/funk/metal/rock).
EDUCATION
Cornish College of the Arts -- Seattle, WA 1999-2003Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Piano Performance.
Graduated cum laude, Dean’s List. Highlighted Classes:
- Jazz Composition and Arranging with Jim Knapp
- Composition with Bern Herbolsheimer
- Songwriting with Richard Middleton
- Film Composing with Amy Rubin
- Electronic Music with Jim Burrow
- Jazz Ensembles with Hadley Caliman, Julian Priester, and Chuck Deardorf
Berklee College of Music -- Boston, MA 1989
Private Instruction:
- Peter Mack - classical piano
- Randy Halberstadt, Dave Peck - jazz piano
- Ernie White - guitar
SKILLS
Quick learner, eager to learn new programs and systems. Expert at the below software and hardware.Sequencing/Mixing/Recording
- MOTU Digital Performer 3-5
- Ableton Live 3-7
- Propellerhead Reason 2 & 3
- Sibelius
- MOTU Audio Interfaces
- Ensoniq ASR-10
- KORG Triton Studio
- KORG 01/W
- Kurzweil
- Sequential Circuits Prophet 600