Jose Chirinos
ATL,Georgia
Summary
Skilled Guitarist offering 20+ years of related experience. Familiar with teaching, performing and practicing hard to maintain proficiency. Successful at learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success. Hardworking and diligent with good understanding of time and rhythm. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
74
74
years of professional experience
Work History
Flamenco Guitarist
Berdole Productions
04.2019 - Current
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Taught private [Instrument] lessons for [Type] students.
- Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
Flamenco Guitarist
La Candela Flamenco
09.2018 - Current
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Performed music in styles such as Flamenco, Venezuelan and Latin American.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Worked on tours, recordings and film orchestrations.
- Selected music carefully to achieve balance of musical styles such as Flamenco and Latin American musical styles.
- Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
Guitar Teacher
NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA SYSTEM
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Assisted clients in preparing for auditions or performances
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Assessed each student's playing talent to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
- Created relaxed environment and built strong rapport with students and families, resulting in more productive lessons.
- Provided students with written and recorded material to organize home practice sessions.
- Developed comprehensive plans to increase repertoire, technical abilities and aural development.
- Took excerpts from various music texts to provide students with well-rounded knowledge and retained interest.
- Encouraged creativity and self-discovery through experimentation with musical instruments.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
Flamenco Guitarist
Escuela De Arte Flamenco La Girondina
09.2006 - 07.2018
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Performed music in styles such as Flamenco and Flamenco-Venezuelan Fusion.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Selected and arranged music for performances and special events.
- Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
Cultural Organization Assistant
University Of Zulia-Faculty Of Arts
06.2004 - 07.2018
- Led and directed staff meetings to update cultural diversity plans and review statistical information regarding minority experiences and performance within school system.
- Integrated new programs and resources and reinvigorated existing ones to support positive school culture.
- Organized positive social programs for students during and after-school.
- Researched and implemented new initiatives to further develop school culture.
- Collaborated with school leadership team to create and manage safe, welcoming learning environment for students.
Flamenco Guitarist
Escuela De Flamenco La Romeria
01.2004 - 07.2018
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Performed music in styles such a Flamenco ,Venezuelan and Latin.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre
- Arranged instruments to accompany vocals such as piano or saxophone.
- Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
Guitar Tutor
Experimental Faculty Of Arts, University Of Zulia-
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assessed each student's playing talent to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
- Provided students with written and recorded material to organize home practice sessions.
- Encouraged creativity and self-discovery through experimentation with musical instruments.
- Taught students how to clean, polish, dress frets, tighten screws and properly store guitar in case.
- Developed comprehensive plans to increase repertoire, technical abilities and aural development.
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Assisted students in preparing for auditions or performances
- Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
Flamenco Guitarist
Escuela De Arte Flamenco La Giralda
01.2007 - 07.2017
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
- Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
Flamenco Guitarist
Escuela De Flamenco La Macarena
01.2004 - 07.2016
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Selected and arranged music for performances and special events.
- Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
Education
Music Performance - Music Performance
School of Music
University Of Zulia-Faculty Of Arts03.2022
Arrangement And Chord Melody For Guitar - Guitar
La Atellier De La Musique
Sao Paulo-Brazil10.
Starting Arrangement And Composition For Guitar - Music Theory And Composition
Acervo Digital Do Violao Brasileiro
Sao Paulo, Brazil10.
Functional And Modern Harmony For Guitar - Harmony
Acervo Digital Do Violao Brasileiro
Sao Paulo, Brazil06.
Voice Leading For Guitar - Harmony And Music Theory
Acervo Digital Do Violao Brasileiro
Sao Paulo, Brazil04.
Cultural Heritage - Cultural Studies
Contemporary Museum of Zulia
Maracaibo-Venezuela03.
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Setting Up Equipment
- Active Listening
- Tuning Guitars
- Critical Thinking
- Tearing Down Equipment
- Arranging Spaces
- Reading Comprehension
- Solo Performances
- Chords Expertise
- Live Performances
- Music Instruction
- Replacing Strings
- Talented Accompanist
- Music Interpretation
- Rehearse Routines
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Flamenco Guitarist
Berdole Productions
04.2019 - Current
Flamenco Guitarist
La Candela Flamenco
09.2018 - Current
Guitar Teacher
NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA SYSTEM
07.2017 - 07.2018
Guitar Tutor
Experimental Faculty Of Arts, University Of Zulia-
01.2017 - 01.2018
Flamenco Guitarist
Escuela De Arte Flamenco La Giralda
01.2007 - 07.2017
Flamenco Guitarist
Escuela De Arte Flamenco La Girondina
09.2006 - 07.2018
Cultural Organization Assistant
University Of Zulia-Faculty Of Arts
06.2004 - 07.2018
Flamenco Guitarist
Escuela De Flamenco La Romeria
01.2004 - 07.2018
Flamenco Guitarist
Escuela De Flamenco La Macarena
01.2004 - 07.2016
Music Performance - Music Performance
School of Music
Arrangement And Chord Melody For Guitar - Guitar
La Atellier De La Musique
Starting Arrangement And Composition For Guitar - Music Theory And Composition
Acervo Digital Do Violao Brasileiro
Functional And Modern Harmony For Guitar - Harmony
Acervo Digital Do Violao Brasileiro
Voice Leading For Guitar - Harmony And Music Theory
Acervo Digital Do Violao Brasileiro
Cultural Heritage - Cultural Studies
Contemporary Museum of Zulia