George Ariza
Freeport,NY
Summary
Professional musician with extensive experience in performance, composition, and music production. Known for exceptional collaboration skills and strong focus on achieving results. Adept at adapting to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Proficient in various instruments, music theory, and sound engineering, consistently delivering impactful performances and projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Night Shift Entertainment
Boston, MA
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: (Year and a half)
- I was the Saxophone player for the District 21 band at Night Shift Entertainment
- I would commute to various gigs in the New England area to play private events such as Weddings, Corporate Events and Birthday Parties
- I made sure I was always on time, wearing the proper attire and prepared before each gig
- I had been a reliable and valued member of the band since I joined, and I look back upon the experience fondly
Music Producer
Independent
01.2019 - Current
- Optimized sound quality in recordings by utilizing advanced mixing techniques and professional audio software tools.
- Enhanced artists'' creativity by providing expert guidance on song arrangements and production techniques.
- Provided constructive feedback to artists during songwriting sessions, refining lyrics and melodies for maximum impact.
Musician
Independent
01.2015 - Current
- Notable Bands - Last Minute Band (2021-2024, Boston MA), Guardavidias (2015-2020, Long Beach NY)
- Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence
- Played various instruments professionally, including saxophone, bass and guitar
- Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement
Deli Worker
King Kullen
Island Park, NY
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the deli counter
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues
- Reduced food waste by monitoring product freshness and rotating stock effectively
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices
Education
Bachelors in Independent Recording And Production -
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA01.2024
Skills
- Saxophone Performance
- Bass Guitar Performance
- Music Production
- Music Engineering
- Artist Development
- Music Performance
- Musical Instruments
- Music Supervision
- Music production software
- Recording techniques
- Customer service
- Money handling
Professional Highlights
- Full Tuition Scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music
- Musical Coordinator for the Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra in NYC
- Full time Saxophonist with the District 21 band under Night Shift Entertainment
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Night Shift Entertainment
05.2023 - 12.2024
Deli Worker
King Kullen
07.2020 - 08.2020
Music Producer
Independent
01.2019 - Current
Musician
Independent
01.2015 - Current
Bachelors in Independent Recording And Production -
Berklee College of Music