JACQUES CHELIDONIS
Huntington Beach,Belgium
Summary
Experienced professional driver dedicated to providing outstanding service and prioritizing passenger safety. Recognized for reliability, effective communication skills, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Collaborative team player excelling in achieving exceptional results.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ride Share Driver
Uber
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - Current
Private Music Teacher
Various clients
Brussels, Belgium
01.2015 - Current
- Provide private double bass lessons to students of all ages to further develop music understanding and skills
- Prepare individual lesson plans and adapt resources to student needs, assigning homework and assessing student progress
- Teach music theory and practical techniques
- Motivate and encourage students through positive reinforcement techniques
Professional Double Bass and Electric Bass Musician
Various bands and artists
01.1994 - Current
- Perform in venues such as concert stages, orchestra pits, and recording studios with up to 30K attendees
- Other roles include Professional Driver, Bed & Breakfast Owner, Waiter, and Sales Representative
Education
Specialization in jazz ensemble and jazz and classical double bass -
Arts Academy of Brussels
Brussels01.2018
Specialization in jazz ensemble and jazz harmony -
Arts Academy of Brussels
Brussels01.2017
Jazz Double Bass and Polyrhythm Training -
Félix Zurstrassen
01.2017
Classical Piano Training -
Bernard Van Craeynest
01.2015
Master Class -
Jean-Louis Rassinfosse
01.2014
Double bass - classical ensemble training and certificate
Arts Academy of Brussels
Brussels01.2013
Musical theory Training -
Denis Napolitano
01.2002
High School Diploma - General Studies
A.M.I
Charleroi, Belgium12.1985
Skills
- Music Theory
- Entertainment
- Polyphonic Rhythm
- Studio Recording
- Songwriting
- Movie Scoring
- Performance Management
- Music Composition
- Bowing Technique
- Slapping Technique
- Music Instruction
- Teaching
Educationandprofessionaldevelopment
- Lauren Pierce, Workshop with classical soloist, 2020
- Danny Ziemann, Jazz Workshop, 2020
- Katie Thiroux, Jazz Courses and Workshop, 2020
- Arts Academy of Brussels, Specialization in jazz ensemble and jazz and classical double bass, 01/01/17, 01/01/18
- Arts Academy of Brussels, Specialization in jazz ensemble and jazz harmony, 01/01/13, 01/01/17
- Arts Academy of Brussels, Double bass (Philippe Cormann) and classical ensemble training and certificate, 01/01/10, 01/01/13
- Félix Zurstrassen, Jazz Double Bass and Polyrhythm Training, 01/01/16, 01/01/17
- Bernard Van Craeynest, Classical Piano Training, 01/01/14, 01/01/15
- Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, Master Class, 2014
- Denis Napolitano, Musical theory Training, 01/01/98, 01/01/02
Aka
Jack O Roonie
Location
1020 Brussels, Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Awards
- Best Blues Album Award, 2020, England
- Best Blues Band Award, 2014, won with Doghouse Sam and His Magnatones at Belgium Blues Challenge
- Second Place, 2015, with Doghouse Sam and His Magnatones at European Blues Challenge
Discography
- 2020, Walkin’ with Friends, The Night Walkers
- 2020, Lockdown Sessions
- 2019, Steeler's trio Vinyl
- 2018, Feeling’ Good, the Wild Ones (vinyl)
- 2018, The Midnight Creature, Crystal & Runnin’ Wild
- 2017, DOUBLEPLUSUNGOOD, movie soundtrack
- 2017, Tribute to the Blues Greats, Doghouse Sam & his Magonatones (Vinyl)
- 2017, Outmoded, Steeler's & Lo-Fi Trio
- 2017, The Best of The Domino's
- 2017, Best of Crossroads, The Wild Ones
- 2017, Going Places, Doghouse Sam and his Magnatones
- 2015, Blues Karloff
- 2014, Knock Knock, Doghouse Sam and his Magnatones
- 2012, Buddha Blues, Doghouse Sam and his Magnatones
- 2012, It Gets Bluer in a While, Betrand Lani
- 2010, Made J
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First aid / CPR/ AED certification
Forklift safety training
Food Handler certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ride Share Driver
Uber
01.2021 - Current
Private Music Teacher
Various clients
01.2015 - Current
Professional Double Bass and Electric Bass Musician
Various bands and artists
01.1994 - Current
Specialization in jazz ensemble and jazz and classical double bass -
Arts Academy of Brussels
Specialization in jazz ensemble and jazz harmony -
Arts Academy of Brussels
Jazz Double Bass and Polyrhythm Training -
Félix Zurstrassen
Classical Piano Training -
Bernard Van Craeynest
Master Class -
Jean-Louis Rassinfosse
Double bass - classical ensemble training and certificate
Arts Academy of Brussels
Musical theory Training -
Denis Napolitano
High School Diploma - General Studies
A.M.I