Avèl (Adolfo) Cortijo
Singer/Producer
Bronx,NY
Summary
Professional Recording Artist/Producer, With over 20 years of Vocal Performance experience. 10 + Years of Music Production and composition experience. Hardworking performance leader skilled at selecting and arranging musical pieces for regular, holiday and special event performances. Adept at working with individual performers to optimize sound and abilities. Specializing in Modern R & B/ Pop music.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Music Production
Cruz Art Academy
Brooklyn, NY
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Selected and arranged music for multiple holiday performances and special events.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Wrote and arranged Alternative R & B and Hip-hop music in original styles.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
Solo Artist - AvelVision
AvelVision
Bronx, NY
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Promoted events and performances by participating in media interviews.
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
- Composed, arranged and recorded over 100 original songs.
- Performed at average of 3 special functions, rehearsals and recordings per month.
- Branched out from Piano to learn Guitar
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Studied intensively with Vocal coaches to develop vocal endurance and performance skills.
- Practiced 30 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
New York, NY 09.2009 - 06.2010
Skills
Guitar
Mixing skills
Sound engineering
Arranging music
Mentoring artists
Studio recording experience
Music editing
Guitar playing
Self-critiquing skills
Harmony knowledge
Songwriting
Singing
Accomplishments
2016: Recorded & Released 1st Solo Project titled "Project 001" Over 20,000 streams in the year 2016.
2016: Headlined Open Mic Event "Pass the Aux" for Vfiles In Soho
2017: Headlined a Mural Reveal Party in NYC Gaius Cruz Art
2018:Received an up & coming artist award from The Bronx Native Recognition initiative supporting local artists in the borough of the Bronx
2019: Released my second Studio project titled "Saturday Morning Cartoons" Over 20,000 streams in the year 2019. Received song placement ("CASPER") in an independent film title "The Ghost within the Machine" by Russian film maker.
Timeline
Head of Music Production
Cruz Art Academy
01.2018 - 11.2021
Solo Artist - AvelVision
AvelVision
01.2015 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
09.2009 - 06.2010