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Isaac Goldman

Hinesburg,VT

Summary

Talented multi-instrumentalist, performer, and educator who loves sharing knowledge and passion for music. Capable of quickly and accurately transcribing charts by ear and teaching music in any style. Gifted at breaking musical concepts into smaller components to be more easily understood, pieced together, and implemented.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Free-Lance Musician

Self-employed
01.2016 - Current
  • Performed in over 200 shows around eastern USA and Canada as bandleader, sideman and solo act
  • Specialized in jazz piano also worked professionally as vocalist, guitarist, and electric bassist
  • Converted apartment into venue and organized private concerts, jam sessions and twice hosted local music festival, worked live sound for all of these events
  • Composed, transcribed charts, and wrote arrangements for big-bands and other jazz ensembles
  • Sang in McGill University Jazz and Classical Choirs for 4 years
  • Taught over 100 hours of piano lessons

Busser

Bar Philemon
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Assisted servers in providing efficient service for improved guest experiences.

Sailing Coach

Wild Harbor/Megansett Yacht Club
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Switched to Megansett in 2022, didn't work in 2021 due to injury
  • Conducted daily group practices and one on one private lessons with sailors, covering advanced sailing concepts and racing tactics
  • Coordinated transportation of boats to regattas and training events
  • Occupied leadership position, delegated tasks to junior instructors, organized home regattas and managed parent inquires
  • Was twice-awarded "Race Committee Award", highest honor at Wild Harbor, for consistent dedication to students and to fostering their love of sailing

Education

Bachelor of Music - BA, Jazz Piano Performance -

McGill University
Montréal, QC
09.2024

Skills

  • Advanced music theory and ear training
  • Jazz improvisation
  • Bluegrass guitar
  • Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Max MSP, sound recording
  • Rhythmic concepts (odd meters, cross rhythms, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Claves etc)
  • Composition and arranging techniques
  • Intrapersonal skills and communication
  • Teaching and working with kids

Timeline

Busser

Bar Philemon
05.2023 - 09.2023

Sailing Coach

Wild Harbor/Megansett Yacht Club
06.2017 - 08.2020

Free-Lance Musician

Self-employed
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Music - BA, Jazz Piano Performance -

McGill University
Isaac Goldman