Bill Gowans
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Versatile Pianist with a proven track record of delivering high-quality entertainment. Excelled at Willow Creek Community Church and the University of Notre Dame by mastering music theory, training technical skills, and leading musicians. Known for improvisation skills, technical expertise, and rigorous work ethic.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pianist
Self Employed
08.2015 - Current
- Provided entertainment at numerous weddings, hotels, bars and private parties across the Chicago-land area
- Performed at large venues including the Jay Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park and Symphony Center
- Taught students of varying experience and age, including adults learning jazz theory and children learning basic fundamentals
- Created and arranged music for the Bill Gowans Trio, which provided entertainment for donor events, parties, and ceremonies at the University of Notre Dame
- Hardened theory and technical skills in both jazz and classical through extensive daily practice
Worship Keyboardist
Willow Creek Community Church
11.2023 - Current
- Performed with a band, vocalists, backing and click tracks in front of large audiences at church
- Prepared on short notice, often transposing and improvising on the spot to accommodate vocalist needs
- Collaborated with band members and sound engineers to achieve desired arrangement and sound
- Attended early morning rehearsals and demonstrated timeliness and reliability
Data and Analytics Consultant
Various
06.2016 - 05.2023
- Developed cloud applications to ingest, curate, and store data according to customer needs
- Led teams of engineers, providing technical expertise and enforcing industry standard best practices in coding and application design
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2016
No Degree - Jazz Piano
Merit School of Music
Chicago05-2012
Skills
- Music theory mastery
- Improvisation
- Sight reading
- Transcription
- Transposition
- Studio recording
Timeline
Worship Keyboardist
Willow Creek Community Church
11.2023 - Current
Data and Analytics Consultant
Various
06.2016 - 05.2023
Pianist
Self Employed
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Notre Dame
No Degree - Jazz Piano
Merit School of Music
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