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Chris Salemme

Chris Salemme

Windham,NH

Summary

Versatile multi-instrumentalist known for wealth of musical knowledge, creativity, and energetic performances. Specializes in jazz, latin, and funk. Original composer, band leader, and session musician. Excels in solo and group performances, live and studio settings. Utilizes audio production for own material, groups, and other artists

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Clandestine

- Self Employed
11.2018 - Current
  • Leading live performances
  • Writing songs for live performances and studio sessions
  • Marketing, management, and booking for Clandestine
  • Headlining venues, opening for national acts, and providing entertainment for private events

Professional Guitarist

- Chris Salemme Music
11.2017 - Current
  • Live performances with Chris Salemme Trio
  • Original music, covers, jazz, and GB gigs
  • Self-represented with all management and booking
  • New England, Los Angeles, and Miami

Private Music Instructor

- Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
  • Teaching guitar, drums, and piano in various studios throughout New Hampshire
  • Online teacher for StookU
  • Private studio including guitar and percussion students

Professional Drummer

- Freelance
06.2014 - Current
  • Leading and co-writing with bands that produce live performances, featuring original music and covers
  • Touring as a session musician with artist Nordista Freeze (Nashville, TN)
  • Session drummer helping local artists (New England, San Diego, LA, and Miami) and GB bands with live performances and studio sessions
  • Drummer and co-writer for Daylo's In Dreams EP, plus live performances
  • Drummer for Louis Pettinelli Entertainment (gigs in Boston, San Diego, Los Angeles, and NYC)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Conservation

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
12-2019

Skills

  • Cubase, Garage Band, Logic DAWs
  • Musescore and Sibelius notation softwares
  • Da Vinci Resolve video editor
  • Guitar and Percussion recording
  • MIDI and Synth recording
  • Composition, songwriting, and production
  • Collaborative songwriter and composer

Accomplishments

  • Tommy Gallant Scholarship at UNH
  • Transfer Excellence Scholarship at UNH
  • Carnegie Hall performance with WHS Concert Band

Mentors

  • Jared Cassedy (middle and high school band director)
  • Dr. Nathan Jorgenson (UNH jazz band director)
  • Steve Michaud (Drum teacher)
  • Les Harris Jr. (Drum teacher)
  • Steve Burrows (Guitar teacher)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clandestine

- Self Employed
11.2018 - Current

Professional Guitarist

- Chris Salemme Music
11.2017 - Current

Private Music Instructor

- Self Employed
01.2017 - Current

Professional Drummer

- Freelance
06.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Conservation

University of New Hampshire

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