Freelance Musician Resume Example

Professional freelance musician, international clinician, educator, and recording artist. Extensive experience performing and teaching drums over the past decade to students at all levels. Exceptional ability to help students realize their drumming goals through a systematic approach to technical and musical development. Motivated and energized to share the gift of music with others.

• Performed around the US and internationally at venues and events such as: Jazz Education Network, CN Tower- Toronto, Melbourne Jazz Festival, Jazz Education Network Conference, Bass Hall, Edward Jones Investments, Nationwide Insurance, TEDx, Southern Theater, Columbus Jazz and Blues Festival, various television and radio stations, and other corporate, public, and private events.
• Appeared on stage with artists such as: Kenny Werner, Bobby Floyd, Tia Fuller, Lewis Nash, Danilo Perez, Brad Leali, Galen Abdur-Razzaq, Steve Cotter, Steve Bailey, Charles McPherson, Byron Stripling, Lynn Seaton, Tim Ries, Andy Lavern, John Beasley, Marquis Hill, Buddy Mohmed, Jim Powell, Vince Gardner, Martin Wind, Scott Tixier, Davy Mooney, Rodney Booth, Kirk Whalum, and many others.

• Curriculum is adapted to the level and goals of each student while maintaining a strong foundation in the fundamentals of drumming.
• Technical foundation through the teachings of George Lawrence Stone, Sanford Moeller, and Joe Morello. For detailed information on areas covered, see "Additional Information" section.

Quincy Davis
University of North Texas- Professor of Jazz Studies- Denton, TX

Email: Quincy.Davis@my.unt.edu

Phone: 817-703-4811

Jim Rupp
Ohio State University- Professor of Jazz Studies, Owner and Founder Columbus Pro Percussion - Columbus, OH

Email: jrupp@mac.com
Phone: 614-306-7274

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• Hand Techniques- Stick Control, Free Stroke, Moeller Method, Push-Pull, Gear System (Shoulder, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Fingers), Matched and Traditional Grip, German/American/and French Grips, Accents and Rebounds, Combination Strokes and Advanced Techniques
• Foot Technique- Heel Down/Heel Up/Sliding/Moeller Bass Drum Techniques, Heel Up/Heel Down/Heel-Toe Hihat Techniques
• Rudimental Studies- Stick Control, Flow Exercises, Wilcoxin and Peters Snare Solos, Joe Morello-Master Studies, Accents and Rebounds, Alan Dawson Rudimental Ritual
• Drum Set- Dynamic Balance of Limbs, Limb Dependency, Coordination and Interdependence, Polyrhythmic Exercises, D.R.O.P. Method, Tuning, Rudimental Application, Developing Grooves, Time Feel, Metronome Exercises, Soloing, Using Tools (Sticks, Brushes, Mallets, Rods etc.), Sound Production, Styles/Genres, Improvisation, Set Up, Posture, and Orchestration.
• Musicianship- Musicality, Song Structure, Rhythmic Singing, Melodic Development, Listening Techniques, Annotation, Transcription, Reading, Drum Part Interpretation, and Writing.
• Business- Gig Etiquette, Recording, Playing Live, Sight Reading, Adaptability, Playing With Others