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J.Christopher Woodard

Record Producer
Valencia,CA

Summary

Talented Composer adept at providing artistic direction to musicians and creatives for Hip-Hop, R&B, & Pop.


Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with strong transposition and transcription skills. Committed to encouraging creative musical thinking and arranging music to create a unique and original sound. Knowledgeable Music Producer with 9+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Hip-Hop/R&B. Looking for a new role with long-term potential.

Work History

Record Producer

Sony Music
Los Angeles, CA
04.2021 - Current
  • Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Transcribed ideas for musical compositions into musical notations using instruments, pen and paper, and computers.
  • Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Wrote and arranged Hip-Hop and R&B music in original styles.
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.

Associate Creative Director

Cuckoo
Los Angeles, CA
04.2019 - Current
  • Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
  • Managed client relationships and expectations for creative projects with varying budgets and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
  • Collaborated with outside agencies to manage project progress and milestones.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of music composition, sound design and digital graphics.

Musician

The Grammy Szn Collective LLC
Los Angeles, CA
08.2013 - Current
  • RIAA Certified Gold (April 2018) Danileigh ft Lil Baby - "Lil Bebe"
  • RIAA Certified Platinum (October 2020) Danileigh ft Lil Baby - "Lil Bebe"
  • "Bebecito" Remix Nio Garcia & Rauw Alejandro
  • 100+ million global streams
  • Billboard Charted
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
  • Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
  • Developed in-depth understanding of digital and mobile marketing practices and media.
  • Managed content across multiple platforms for widest audience reach.
  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
  • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
  • Provided musical background for live shows
  • Hired support workers, stagehands and tour talent.
  • Located vendors for necessary supplies and equipment and organized on-time deliveries.
  • Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Theory And Composition

California Institute of The Arts
Valencia, CA
05.2019

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Arranging music
  • Mentoring artists
  • Studio recording experience
  • Optimizing sound
  • Sound engineering
  • Songwriting
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer proficiency
  • Guitar, drums, keyboard playing, and vocals
  • Compassion
  • Digital Audio Workstation (Industry Standard Programs)
  • Revenue Generation
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Knowledge of industry organizations: ASCAP, BMI, & SAG
  • Skilled negotiator
  • Ability to work flexible hours

Overview

9
9

Years of Experience

Timeline

Record Producer

Sony Music
04.2021 - Current

Associate Creative Director

Cuckoo
04.2019 - Current

Musician

The Grammy Szn Collective LLC
08.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music Theory And Composition

California Institute of The Arts

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

College of The Canyons

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