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Ariel Lantigua

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

I am a versatile music director who excels in producing shows, leading live sessions, and achieving dynamic musical compositions. Skilled in music theory and writing lyrics, I bring a unique blend of creativity and leadership to elevate musical experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Teacher

Self-Employed
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintained current knowledge of community plays, concerts and performance events to suggest student attendance.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
  • Instructed students both classical training as well as ear training method of learning music.
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.

Music Director

Metro Tab Church
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Selected and arranged music for several holiday performances and special events.
  • Collaborated with producers, lyricists and engineers to create unique music compositions.
  • Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
  • Scheduled and organized recording sessions with musicians and vocalists.

Piano Accompanist

Abbas House
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Music Director

Merge Worship
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
05-2024

Skills

  • Producing shows
  • Audio mixing
  • Live sessions
  • Ministry experience
  • Music theory
  • Writing lyrics

Affiliations

  • Arch Audio Studios - Keys player and arranger.
  • Independent artists and churches in Tennessee - Keys player for events and services.
  • CSAS (Chattanooga School of Arts and Sciences) - Accompanist for monthly concerts.

Languages

English
Spanish

Software

Logic Pro X

Ableton Live 12

Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Music Director

Metro Tab Church
09.2024 - 03.2025

Piano Accompanist

Abbas House
12.2023 - 09.2024

Piano Teacher

Self-Employed
01.2022 - Current

Music Director

Merge Worship
01.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology

Southern Adventist University
Ariel Lantigua