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Israel Goodman

Waldorf,MD

Summary

Knowledgeable Music Director with years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in church music. Looking for a new role with long-term potential. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Coordinator

I AND I MUSIC
03.2000 - Current
  • Enhanced event experience by curating and coordinating appropriate music selections for various functions.
  • Collaborated with artists and performers to create successful concerts, resulting in increased ticket sales.
  • Developed customized playlists for diverse clientele, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, leading to cost-effective event production.
  • Coordinated sound checks and equipment setup for live performances, ensuring optimal audio quality.
  • Implemented creative marketing strategies to promote musical events, driving audience engagement and attendance.
  • Established strong relationships with industry professionals, expanding network and opportunities for collaboration.
  • Assisted in talent scouting and artist development, contributing to the growth of emerging musicians.
  • Maintained a comprehensive database of music resources, streamlining the selection process for clients'' needs.
  • Organized workshops and training sessions for team members, promoting skill development and continuous improvement.
  • Supervised on-site event production teams, ensuring timely setup and teardown of stages and equipment.
  • Elevated brand recognition by collaborating with local media outlets for event promotion.
  • Increased efficiency by implementing new scheduling processes for rehearsals, performances, and meetings.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for artists on tour, resulting in seamless transitions between locations.
  • Contributed to artistic direction by consulting on set design elements that enhanced visual presentation during performances.
  • Oversaw venue bookings while negotiating favorable contract terms for clients or artists.
  • Conducted thorough research on industry trends to ensure the continuous evolution of music offerings within events or programs.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between artists, management teams, venues, sponsors to guarantee successful collaborations throughout projects.
  • Evaluated post-event feedback from attendees or clients to identify areas of improvement for future endeavors.
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
  • Produced music videos broadcast on international cable and satellite networks and streaming music channels.
  • Directed global operations, from starting point of signing artist to label through marketing and sales of music.
  • Produced project's first studio album in 1997 released by Citadel Records and performed internationally over next 14 years in France, Germany, Monaco, Poland, Romania Japan, Ukraine, Latvia and Lithuania.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
  • Wrote and arranged [Type] and [Type] music in original styles.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
  • Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.

Keyboardist

I AND I MUSIC
03.2000 - Current
  • Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating dynamic and expressive keyboard techniques during performances.
  • Collaborated with fellow musicians to create harmonious and cohesive arrangements, elevating the overall quality of the band''s sound.
  • Increased fan base by consistently delivering captivating performances at various venues and events.
  • Developed a unique style and repertoire that distinguished me as a sought-after keyboardist in the local music scene.
  • Maintained professional relationships with venue owners, promoters, and other industry professionals, ensuring future performance opportunities.
  • Utilized effective practice methods to continuously improve technical skills and musical knowledge, resulting in better performances over time.
  • Adapted to various musical genres for diverse audiences, demonstrating versatility and expanding exposure opportunities.
  • Contributed to successful recording sessions by providing creative input on song arrangements and performing high-quality keyboard tracks.
  • Managed equipment setup and maintenance efficiently, ensuring optimal sound quality for live performances.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Voice Major

Stellenbosch
South Africa
05.2004

Skills

  • Music Curation
  • Public Relations
  • Concert Promotion
  • Music Supervision
  • Teaching Music
  • Stage Management
  • Music Arrangement
  • Recording Techniques
  • Music Education
  • Creative Direction
  • Music Research
  • Music Software
  • Performance Booking
  • Music Production
  • Live Sound Engineering
  • Audio Editing
  • Song Selection
  • Music Promotion
  • Artist Relations
  • Music Composition
  • Music Licensing
  • Harmony Knowledge
  • Venue Selection
  • Mixing Skills
  • Musical Composition
  • Studio Recordings
  • Film Soundtrack Development
  • Live Sessions
  • Musical Arrangements
  • Theatre Performances
  • Event Promotion
  • Mentoring Artists
  • Songwriting
  • Studio Recording Experience
  • Arranging Music
  • Budget Development
  • Music Editing

Timeline

Music Coordinator

I AND I MUSIC
03.2000 - Current

Keyboardist

I AND I MUSIC
03.2000 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Voice Major

Stellenbosch
Israel Goodman