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Jacob Kallick

Lafayette,CA

Summary

Seasoned bassist with over a decade of dedicated involvement in jazz bands through middle school, high school, and college. My experience includes an intensive program of gigging, composing and collaborating with musicians of all different styles and backgrounds. Big groups, small groups, jazz, metal, country, hip hop, I love to play, so I'll do it all! I'm eager to support musical development, mentorship, and outreach while drawing from my own musical experiences, which have shaped my life for the better.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate/Instrument Technician

Lamorinda Music
06.2023 - Current
  • Assist customers with every step of the instrument purchase/rental process.
  • Introduce basic concepts and routine maintenance to new students on a variety of band and orchestra instruments.
  • Engage with customers on a wide range of musical subjects and genres, providing insight to seniors who want to pick up a ukulele for the first time as well as professional musicians looking for a specific style of guitar pickup.
  • Developing technical skill in string instrument repair, orchestral, acoustic, and electric.

Media Preservation Specialist

Digital Revolution
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducts digitization of several analog formats into both HD and SD digital files, as well as cleaning and troubleshooting tapes, tape decks, and camcorders.
  • Responsible for Scanning and cataloging photo negatives and documents on multiple projects.
  • Set up, monitored, and finalized all video digitization projects for a one week period to fill in for a coworker.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language And Communication Media

American University
Washington, DC
05.2022

Skills

  • Over 10 years of study on Bass, with additional proficiency on guitar and piano
  • Frequent sub in ensembles at the California Jazz Conservatory, Diablo Valley College, and The Rossmoor Big Band
  • Artist at the Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Residency 2022
  • Experience with instruments and performance gear (amplifiers, PAs, and mixers)
  • Leading Rhythm Sectionals for large and small groups
  • Working Knowledge of Music Theory Composition/Improvisation

Timeline

Sales Associate/Instrument Technician

Lamorinda Music
06.2023 - Current

Media Preservation Specialist

Digital Revolution
11.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language And Communication Media

American University

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