Elijah Small

Composed multiple scores used by Adidas for online content and advertisement. Paid position.

• Multi faceted production of solo releases: composition, writing, instrumental, vocal, production, engineering, marketing mixing, collaborating, mastering, releasing on multiple streaming platforms.
• Solo works include Glisten and Grime, Freaking Out, Bear
• Freaking Out soon to be played on KCRW by radio DJ, Travis Holcombe.

• Bassist and Synth in Alternative Noise Rock outfit Swandive.
• Play about 2 gigs a month in LA and NYC venues and Headlined venues such as The Troubadour , The Mint, The Lodge Room, The Moroccan Lounge, and Opened for Laundry Day at The Roxy, The Mercury Lounge, etc.
• 2 Albums
• Played Bass, synth, and back up vocals in one, or more capacity, on all songs.
• Engineer and recording work on both projects.
• Major contributions to song writing.
• Promotion and Media presence

• Names of artists include: Ayla Claire, Eva Mars, Asher Olins (Foreign Homes), Eddie Jones, Nasir Warner, Evan Spivey, Dire Mcleod, Jackson Petty, White Tree, Eliya Ben-Ezra, DARKBWOI, and luvly ghost.
• Composed original music for wide range of artists.
• Advised musicians and vocalists on technique to improve end results.
• Ran production equipment to alter and improve recording sound quality and flow.
• Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement teams.
• Rewrote original musical scores in different musical styles by changing tempos, harmonies and rhythms.
• Used computers and synthesizers to create music.
• Recorded vocals, guitar, bass, violin, drums, and piano.

• Performed in recording studios as session musician, supporting vocalists' rhythm and tempo on the drums.
• Tuned and set up drums in studios as drum tech and worked as drum tech for talent.
• Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing and dynamics.
• Regulated volume levels and quality during recording sessions.
• Co-operated and advised talent on some of the mix.
• Song at over 300,000 streams on Spotify.

• Patching and wiring sound boards and instruments
• Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound.
• Processed audio to meet quality standards.
• Operated control consoles to regulate volume levels and sound quality.
• Recorded, edited and mixed instrumental and vocal tracks and minimized unwanted sounds.

• Played charts arranged by significant jazz artists
• collaborated with band Director and musicians
• Citywide High School Elite collaboratives
• Highly competitive Big Band and Combo's
• Performed at such venues as Catalina Jazz club
• Scholarship Student

• Jazz Combo and big band drummer in two separate core tracks.
• Awarded Excellence in Solo Award at Western States Jazz competition. solo award and first place Worldstrides Jazz competition NYC
• High school Jazz Elite Big band and Elite Combo. Performed at The Greek, Sony opening ceremonies for various events.
• Played venues such as the Microsoft Theater and Spotify Headquarters event.
• Vast knowledge of Jazz heads and form.

• Co-created the DJ collaborative FOUR. Multiple venues and private events.
• Lead developer of marketing, merchandising, bookings, bookkeeping, equipment rentals, contact with bookers and clients.
• Lead DJ for various themed parties/events including: Disco nights, Hip Hop events and pop themed parties.

• Composed background music for various podcasts

• TA for much of curriculum during lead teachers absence.
• Head of the school record label "Make Waves". Voted president of label by his peers.
• Organized live events for Make Waves Music.
• Produce annual record of Make Waves for all the label talent

• Wrote a monthly music column for Larchmont Chronicle.

• Played and wrote original compositions for band.
• Played live gigs; The Cat and Fiddle club, opened for band Tampa band at private industry event, performed at Mob Scene new artist series.
• Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions.
• Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
• Worked closely with other band mates and built strong teamwork skills to ensure maximum efficiency of writing.
• Transcribed musical compositions to adapt for particular ensembles.

• Lord Bebop collaboration with Eddie Jones, Song "Blindly," released on May 21st 2021.