Brody Schenk
Rochester,New York
Summary
Energetic Singer-Songwriter skillful in maintaining energy and delivering excellent performances in front of large audiences. Knowledgeable about recording studio equipment and recording procedures. Well-versed in various styles of music.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Songwriter
Brody Schenk Music
01.2018 - Current
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
- Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, bass, and vocals.
- Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
- Studied the craft of songwriting.
Performing Artist
Brody Schenk Music
01.2018 - Current
- Entertained audiences with variety of skills and personalized approaches based on venue and type of event.
- Rehearsed diligently to perfect routines and deliver top-shelf performances.
- Created comedic routines to delight audiences of different ages.
- Innovated new methods of performance to increase audience engagement and word-of-mouth excitement.
- Wrote and performed original pieces to audiences around the United States and Canada.
- Earned headlining performance through quality of work and reliability in packing audiences.
- Used social media to promote events and build audience.
- Maintained performing equipment in good condition for live work.
Recording Artist
Brody Schenk Music
08.2019 - Current
- Recorded in multiple studios with a variety of producers.
- Built an understanding of the creative aspects of the recording process.
- Released one full album following two singles.
- Developed an expanding catalog as an artist.
Concert Booking
Brody Schenk Music
01.2018 - Current
- Booked hundreds of shows for myself.
- Booked, promoted, and managed two summer tours as well as numerous weekend traveling gigs.
- Gained experience in communicating with other performers, their managers, and booking coordinators at venues,
- Learned quick thinking and problem solving through challenges that are faced in the live music industry.
- Brainstormed a variety of ways to promote concerts.
Bassist
Jack West Live
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Performed music in styles such as Pop, Indie and Grunge.
- Gained in experienced in touring.
Computer Mover
Rochester City School District
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Moved computer carts and cases in an efficient manner.
- Unpackaged thousands of computer cases.
- Sanitized laptops used by students the previous year.
- Learned how to be a part of a warehouse working environment.
Bassist
Emma Ogier
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Performed music in styles such as Indie Folk, Pop and Singer-Songwriter.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Wrote bass parts for music not yet performed with a band.
Band Leader
The Old Souls Band
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Communicated information on performances and practices to band mates.
- Composed parts for saxophone, bass, and drums.
- Presented at taught original music to band mates.
- Practiced vocals and lead guitar work.
Guitarist
Judah The Band
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Performed music in styles such as Blues, Classic Rock and Soul.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working order.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Worked to maintain healthy dynamics within the band.
Songwriting Student
Eastman Community Music School
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Learned strategies for songwriting from a professional.
- Taught by Rochester based Songwriter, Phil Marshall.
- Workshopped songs in a group environment.
Jazz Guitarist
Penfield Central School District
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Performed music in styles such as Jazz, Funk and Blues.
- Played in multiple ensembles and small groups at Penfield High School.
Pit Musician
Penfield High School
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Played lead electric guitar in the pit for my high school's production of "Mamma Mia"
- Used a variety of effects to obtain the necessary guitar tones for the performance.
- Rehearsed regularly.
Guitar Student
Instructor
03.2011 - 08.2021
- Took guitar lessons from a variety of instructors for various lengths of time.
- Spent first five years at RAMA (Rochester Academy of Music and Arts)
- Spent 2 years learning from Rochester guitarist, Nate Coffey.
- Spent 1 year taking jazz guitar lessons from Bob Sneider at the Eastman Community Music School.
- Practiced regularly to learn material presented by instructor.
Education
No Degree - Songwriting
Belmont University
Nashville, TN05.2026
High School Diploma -
Penfield High School
Penfield, NY06.2022
Skills
- Studio Recording
- Rehearsal and Audition Coordination
- Improving Group Sound
- Performing
- Lyric Writing
- Improvisation
- Networking
- Strategic Planning
- Promotion
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Ray Wright Jazz Award in May, 2022.
- Awarded the Outstanding Music Theory Student Award in May, 2022.
Timeline
Computer Mover
Rochester City School District
07.2023 - 08.2023
Bassist
Emma Ogier
09.2022 - 09.2022
Bassist
Jack West Live
04.2021 - 03.2023
Pit Musician
Penfield High School
11.2020 - 03.2021
Guitarist
Judah The Band
09.2019 - 06.2022
Songwriting Student
Eastman Community Music School
09.2019 - 12.2019
Recording Artist
Brody Schenk Music
08.2019 - Current
Band Leader
The Old Souls Band
05.2019 - 08.2023
Songwriter
Brody Schenk Music
01.2018 - Current
Performing Artist
Brody Schenk Music
01.2018 - Current
Concert Booking
Brody Schenk Music
01.2018 - Current
Jazz Guitarist
Penfield Central School District
09.2017 - 06.2022
Guitar Student
Instructor
03.2011 - 08.2021
No Degree - Songwriting
Belmont University
High School Diploma -
Penfield High School
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