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Bradford Tretola

Bradford Tretola

Nashville,TN

Summary

As a motivated, energetic, creative and dedicated individual, I continuously seek opportunities that allow me to refine my abilities for the goal of benefitting others. Building personable relationships on a foundation of trust through availability, service, listening, engaging and patience are my priorities with every new situation. I possess a strong work ethic and passion for excellence in everything I undertake.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Guitar and String Repair Technician
01.2008 - Current

Guitar and Amp Tech for Eric Johnson Treasure Tour

Truev Corp
Austin, TX
05.2023 - 10.2023

Managed setup and maintenance of Eric’s electric and acoustic guitars.

Managed and set up all of Eric’s amplifiers and effects.

Managed loading and unloading all of his gear from the trailer to the stage.

Guitar and Bass Instructor

Private Guitar and Bass Instructor
Austin, TX
04.1997 - 10.2023

British Audio Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Guitar and amp set up and sales, website manager, product demo, photo, film and video production and editing.

Guitar Tech, Stage Manager and Tour Bus Driver

TCI Management
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • For The Zombies Odessey And Oracle Tour

Guitar Salesman, Consultant and Set Up Technician

Rudy's Music
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: Rudy's Music is a family owned business of over 30 years, with one of the best reputations as a guitar retailer in New York and throughout the upper East coast.
  • Rudy's Music is a family owned business of over 30 years, with one of the best reputations as a guitar retailer in New York and throughout the upper East coast.

Salesman and Customer Service

Willies American Guitars
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: Willies specializes in vintage, new and used electric and acoustic guitars, as well as tube amplifiers, basses, mandolins and effect pedals. Willies is one of the highest regarded and trusted source on vintage instruments.
  • Willies specializes in vintage, new and used electric and acoustic guitars, as well as tube amplifiers, basses, mandolins and effect pedals. Willies is one of the highest regarded and trusted source on vintage instruments.

Guitar and Bass Instructor

Mark's Guitar Exchange
01.2003 - 01.2004

Education

Journeyman Scholarship - Music Theory, Instruction, Performance

Musicians Institute
CA

Skills

  • Full Setups
  • Fretwork including refrets, leveling, ends and crowning
  • Electronics
  • Staining and nitro finishes
  • Video and Soundtrack Recording and Editing
  • Website Design and Management

Timeline

Guitar and Amp Tech for Eric Johnson Treasure Tour

Truev Corp
05.2023 - 10.2023

British Audio Services
01.2016 - 01.2017

Guitar Tech, Stage Manager and Tour Bus Driver

TCI Management
01.2014 - 01.2015

Guitar Salesman, Consultant and Set Up Technician

Rudy's Music
01.2013 - 01.2014

Independent Guitar and String Repair Technician
01.2008 - Current

Salesman and Customer Service

Willies American Guitars
01.2006 - 01.2007

Guitar and Bass Instructor

Mark's Guitar Exchange
01.2003 - 01.2004

Guitar and Bass Instructor

Private Guitar and Bass Instructor
04.1997 - 10.2023

Journeyman Scholarship - Music Theory, Instruction, Performance

Musicians Institute
Bradford Tretola