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Cassie Baker

Austin,TX

Summary

Professional musician with comprehensive expertise in converting audio recordings into accurate, readable music notation. Skilled in using transcription software, with strong ear for musical details and nuances. Known for being a self-starter, critical thinker and effective communicator. Reliable and efficient, with focus on delivering precise and high-quality work.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Music Teacher

CB Music Lessons (Self-Employed)
Austin, TX
06.2019 - Current
  • Privately teach drum set, school percussion, guitar, ukulele, intro to music for children and young adults, songwriting and theory
  • Development and continual improvement of personal curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals, theory, technique, and musicality
  • Tab multiple parts for students and accompanists for recitals
  • Maintain all aspects of business from client acquisition to web site and social media presence, book keeping, scheduling, customer service

Website: www.cblessons.com

Composer

Freelance
01.2019 - Current
  • Composition of original scores for various media, enhancing storytelling through music.
  • Development of unique compositions and soundscapes using industry-leading composition software, digital audio workstations, and virtual instruments.

Examples upon request

Percussionist

Freelance
01.2010 - Current
  • Adapt quickly to diverse musical styles and genres during live performances.
  • Contributions to creative brainstorming sessions for original compositions and arrangements.
  • Leading of sectionals to enhance group dynamics and improve overall performance quality.
  • Creating timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.
  • Composition of musical pieces for multiple projects

Past collaborators:

Minor Mishap Marching Band (Avant Garde Marching Band), Madisons (Folk from ATX), Stretch Panic (Garage Pop from ATX), Dead Music Capital Band (Avant Garde Marching Band)

Children's Entertainer

Mystic Drumz
06.2016 - Current
  • Perform educational world music percussion shows for Montessori, daycare, libraries, schools, Austin city events, and private events.
  • Booking for Central Texas and other cities in the U.S.
  • Social media management (discontinued after pandemic)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Texas A&M
Killeen, TX
06-2024

Associate of Arts - Music Composition

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
06-2022

AA - Speech Communication

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
06-2009

Skills

  • Advanced music transcription skills
  • Expert Music theory
  • Orchestral arrangement
  • Film scoring
  • Music editing
  • Keyboard proficiency
  • Proficiency in MuseScore, Guitar Pro, and multiple DAW's including Logic Pro X, Reaper, and Audacity
  • Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Self-disciplined and strongly motivated

Timeline

Private Music Teacher

CB Music Lessons (Self-Employed)
06.2019 - Current

Composer

Freelance
01.2019 - Current

Children's Entertainer

Mystic Drumz
06.2016 - Current

Percussionist

Freelance
01.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Texas A&M

Associate of Arts - Music Composition

Austin Community College

AA - Speech Communication

McLennan Community College