Caruso Limon
San Diego County Music Exchange
Vista,CA
10
years of professional experience
Talented trumpet player offering 10 years of experience in skillfully playing the trumpet with a vast experience performing with precision in front of a live audience with multiple groups. Talented in playing any style of music thanks to a deep understanding of music theory. Competent in sight reading sheet music and practicing frequently to learn music quickly. Excellent collaborator when playing with others and successful at adhering to direction. Self-motivated with dedication and proven to work independently and collaboratively. Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Business-minded and personable in consistently maintaining excellent communication and building productive relationships with diverse professionals.
Work History
Private Lessons
3 Years 9 Months- Followed through with lesson plans and course content to achieve set goals
- Applied various teaching aids in creative and experimental ways.
- Tracked my progress through practice log, frequently checking in with Jonathan Ingber to make sure I was on track
Retail Sales Clerk
4 Years 1 Month- Helped over 50 customers daily, to complete purchases, locate items and join programs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
- Answered questions about store policies in regard to rentals, repairs, and lessons.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions
- Repaired and maintained quality of various instruments such as guitars, basses, and wind instruments
- Tuned several guitars before open so customers didn't have to do it themselves.
- Represented business at Marching Band competitions and NAMM.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
Trumpet Player
2 Months- Performed 9 concerts with Kit Carson Amphitheater.
- Maintained perfect playing form for consistent sound quality, keeping shows entertaining
- Mastered and played 1st trumpet in different live performances.
- Rehearsed 12 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills and musicality
Lead Trumpet/Second Trumpet Palomar Jazz Ensemble
2 Years 10 Months- Performed in numerous concerts
- Performed improvised solos.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, and rhythm.
Principal Trumpet for Palomar Symphonic Orchestra
2 Years 9 Months- Played numerous concerts with Palomar Symphonic Orchestra.
- Performed solos
- Practiced 15 hours per week, 3 with Palomar Symphonic Orchestra.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
GED
Skills
Memorizing Sheet music
Live Performances
Taking Cues and Direction
Brass and Woodwind Instruments
Active Listening
Confident
Self-Driven and Motivated
Goal Development
Timeline
Retail Sales Clerk
San Diego County Music Exchange
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Trumpet Player
Kit Carson Amphitheater
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Private Lessons
Jonathan Ingber
08.2019 - 05.2023Read More
Lead Trumpet/Second Trumpet Palomar Jazz Ensemble
Palomar College
08.2019 - 06.2022Read More
Principal Trumpet for Palomar Symphonic Orchestra
Palomar College
08.2019 - 05.2022Read More
Palomar College
Associate of Arts from Music Performance
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San Marcos High School
GED
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