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Derek Arnold

Erie,CO

Summary

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter specializing in guitar with extensive performance and recording experience. Business-minded and personable with excellent communication skills and fine-tuned ability to build productive relationships with diverse professionals. Formally educated in guitar performance with a deep understanding of music theory, notation and history.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Producer and Studio Musician

Freelance
01.2016 - Current
  • Use multiple Digital Audio Workstations to create desired sound for clients of various genres and industries.
  • Draw on music composition, audio mixing and multiple instrument abilities to create a professional sound quality for various musicians, films and professionals requiring music for their product.


Lead Guitarist

The Strange Parade - Doors Tribute
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced audience experience by delivering high-energy performances and engaging stage presence.
  • Collaborated with band members to develop unique arrangements and signature sound.
  • Performed at various venues, including clubs, festivals, and private events, resulting in increased bookings and fan base growth.
  • Participated in studio recording sessions, ensuring quality sound production for album releases.
  • Continued to assist the Lead Singer with other musical projects after the band dissolved due to one of its members moving abroad.


Music Teacher

School Of Rock
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Mentored students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students.
  • Instructed students on principles and techniques of guitar (acoustic, classical, and electric) piano, and bass guitar.
  • Provided support for musical and vocal audition preparation.
  • Provided instruction in one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.

Musician

Cirque Du Soleil
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Offered a position with Cirque de Soliel as a musician however due to company restructuring after the Covid-19 lockdown the position intended for me was no longer available.

Guitarist and Back-Up Vocalist

Cousin Curtiss
12.2017 - 09.2018
  • Toured in the Southwest US, performed in several music videos and studio recording sessions.
  • Studied and executed Cousin Curtiss' casual but energetic style of live performance.
  • Performed with multiple guitars and tunings used in revival blues/ rock genre.
  • Assisted in setting up complete show and running live sound.

Drummer

Comet Coma
11.2016 - 04.2018
  • Studio and live drummer for fast paced punk rock band Comet Coma.
  • Contributed to productions, song writing and studio recording.

Resident Performer

Telluride Ski Resort
12.2015 - 04.2018
  • Performed solo guitar, vocal and looping routine 5 times per week at world renown Gorrono Ranch ski-in/ ski-out venue, and various other stages within the resort.
  • Selected appropriate musical pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills but often performed audience requests on the spot.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Maintained live sound equipment and mixed live sound for self and others.
  • Learned new material constantly to keep sets new and fresh and used breadth of material to cater to differing audiences tastes depending on the day.

Recording Studio Assistant

Stonecutter Recording Studios
04.2015 - 08.2015
  • Worked as a Studio Musician for various artists on Guitar, Bass and Vocals.
  • Kept studio equipment cleaned, organized and maintained in working order.
  • Used Pro Tools to edit music for dynamic final productions of different artists in multiple genres.
  • Studied musicians styles prior to sessions in order to provide optimal engineering support.
  • Used special software to mix and edit tracks, including Pro Tools, Ableton, Logic X and FL Studio.
  • Developed ideas and collaborated with artists from multiple genres.

Lead Guitarist

Black Market Corps
07.2006 - 06.2008
  • Played in an up and coming band in the Los Angeles music scene.
  • Auditioned for Capitol Record executives.
  • Worked closely with agents, managers, and producers in live and studio rehearsals.

Education

Associate of Arts - Guitar Performance

Musician's Institute
Hollywood, CA
8 2007

Timeline

Lead Guitarist

The Strange Parade - Doors Tribute
05.2021 - 06.2023

Music Teacher

School Of Rock
01.2021 - 08.2022

Musician

Cirque Du Soleil
10.2019 - 03.2020

Guitarist and Back-Up Vocalist

Cousin Curtiss
12.2017 - 09.2018

Drummer

Comet Coma
11.2016 - 04.2018

Music Producer and Studio Musician

Freelance
01.2016 - Current

Resident Performer

Telluride Ski Resort
12.2015 - 04.2018

Recording Studio Assistant

Stonecutter Recording Studios
04.2015 - 08.2015

Lead Guitarist

Black Market Corps
07.2006 - 06.2008

Associate of Arts - Guitar Performance

Musician's Institute

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