John Clark
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Dynamic and versatile musician with a rich background in performance, music production, and instruction, notably at CSUSB. Excelled in orchestrating live performances and leveraging advanced music theory to elevate musical compositions. Renowned for exceptional collaboration skills and a profound ability to inspire through music. Proven track record in engaging audiences and fostering musical talent across genres.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
CSUSB
San Bernardino, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Reviewed upcoming concerts around town in order to stay up-to-date on the local music scene.
- Managed requests for specific musical pieces.
- Analyzed classical works by renowned composers such as Bach, Beethoven and Mozart to understand their structure and style of writing.
- Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement other musicians.
- Developed a deep understanding of musical notation through sight-reading exercises.
- Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs, and bands.
- Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally.
- Taught private lessons to students interested in learning specific instruments or styles of playing.
- Assisted sound engineers during recording sessions by setting up microphones and equipment.
Student
MSJC
San Jacinto, CA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Conducted research into the history of various genres such as jazz, rock 'n' roll, blues.
- Assisted sound engineers during recording sessions by setting up microphones and equipment.
- Auditioned for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands and other types of music groups.
- Held informal performances on street corners and for private groups.
- Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances.
- Arranged existing pieces of music for different instrumentation or vocalists.
- Recorded instrumental performances using digital audio workstations and software plugins.
- Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances.
- Provided feedback on mixes and masters that were produced by other members of the team.
Musician
Self-employeed
San Jacinto, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Held informal performances on street corners and for private groups.
- Engaged with fans through meet and greets, signings and other promotional activities.
- Developed promotional material such as posters, flyers and websites.
- Assisted with songwriting sessions by providing creative input and feedback.
- Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs, and bands.
- Transposed music to alternate keys to fit individual styles or purposes.
- Arranged tours for bands by booking gigs, travel accommodations and more.
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics.
- Recorded, mixed and mastered albums in professional studios.
- Performed studio session work including background vocals, guitar overdubs.
- Composed and performed original music for a variety of audiences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Sound And Tech
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA01-2024
Skills
- Music production
- Rehearsals
- Proficient in guitar, bass, and acoustic guitar
- Audio editing
- Performance preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Recording techniques
- Improvisation techniques
- Music history
- Aural skills
- Ear training
- Advanced music theory
- Live orchestral performance
- Audio mastering
- Virtual instruments
- Music composition
- Live sound engineering
- Audio mixing
- Music production software
- Analog gear operation
- Digital audio workstations
- Studio recordings
Timeline
Student
CSUSB
02.2024 - Current
Student
MSJC
01.2020 - 01.2024
Musician
Self-employeed
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Music
Mt. San Jacinto College
Bachelor of Arts - Music Sound And Tech
California State University San Bernardino