Music Director
Devin Damato
School Of Rock
Fort Myers
13
years of professional experience
Music Director with 10+ years of experience across teaching, arranging, and live production. Skilled in rehearsal techniques, audition coordination, and music programming. Known for guiding ensembles, improving student performance, and supporting confident stage execution.
Work History
Music Director
6 Years 1 Month- Directed lesson and rehearsal programming to align student skill development with performance goals.
- Coached instructors on arranging setlists, song selection, and age-appropriate band placement.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted music plans to strengthen technique, timing, and ensemble performance.
- Directed sound operations for live productions, ensuring balanced audio and gear accuracy.
- Supervised setup, calibration, and teardown of instruments, amplifiers, microphones, mixers, speakers, and wireless systems.
Songwriter & Sound Engineer
6 Years 6 Months- Collaborated with producers and artists to refine song structure, hooks, and arrangement.
- Drafted toplines and lyric revisions during fast-paced studio writing sessions.
- Adapted writing style to align with studio direction, artist voice, and project goals.
- Composed original lyrics and melodies for recording sessions across diverse genres.
- Engineered live and studio audio mixes, balancing levels, EQ, and dynamics for consistent sound quality.
- Calibrated microphones, consoles, and signal paths to reduce feedback and maintain clean audio capture.
Sales Associate & Music Teacher
6 Years 3 Months- Assisted customers with instrument selection, matching needs to appropriate gear and accessories.
- Demonstrated product features across guitars, keyboards, drums, and pro audio equipment.
- Developed music lessons aligned with curriculum standards and student skill levels
- Taught vocal, instrumental, and music theory concepts using varied instructional methods
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to support individual learning needs
- Directed rehearsals for performances, concerts, and classroom ensembles
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Songwriting And Production
Skills
Ensemble direction
Multi-instrumental performance
Rehearsal Techniques
Arranging
Multi-Instrumental expertise
Sound Engineering
Recording experience
Audition management
Audition coordination
Music Theory
Rehearsal coordination
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Brought the school from 20 students to 200 in 2 years.
- Won Best Music School for the Fort Myers Community's Choice Awards 5 years in a row.
Timeline
Music Director
School Of Rock
10.2020 - CurrentRead More
Sales Associate & Music Teacher
Sam Ash Music Stores
01.2014 - 04.2020Read More
Songwriter & Sound Engineer
Various Producers & Recording Studios
12.2013 - 06.2020Read More
Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Arts from Songwriting And Production
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