JUSTIN WATSON
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Hardworking Lead Guitarist with multiple years of experience performing and writing music. Delivers enthusiastic and passionate performances with skill and dedication. Successful learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success. Recorded an EP at the age of 14 when playing with THIRTY SIX RED, and currently recording an Album with THE BREAKDOWWNS.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
GUITAR INSTRUCTOR
School Of Rock
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted students in preparing for auditions, recitals, and performances, resulting in successful showcases of their talents.
- Provided constructive feedback on students'' progress, helping them refine their techniques and achieve mastery of the instrument.
- Established strong rapport with parents, keeping them informed about student progress and collaborating on strategies to support continued growth at home.
LEAD GUITARIST
MYSTERY - THE DEFINITIVE TRIBUTE TO KISS
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced audience experience by delivering high-energy performances and engaging stage presence.
- Performed at various venues, including clubs, festivals, and private events, resulting in increased bookings and fan base growth.
- Improved overall performance quality by consistently practicing individual technique as well as group rehearsals.
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
LEAD GUITARIST
THE BREAKDOWWNS
08.2020 - Current
- Enhanced audience experience by delivering high-energy performances and engaging stage presence.
- Performed at various venues, including clubs, festivals, and private events, resulting in increased bookings and fan base growth.
- Assisted in songwriting process, contributing creative ideas and refining melodies for optimal performance results.
- Improved overall performance quality by consistently practicing individual technique as well as group rehearsals.
LEAD GUITARIST
THIRTY SIX RED
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Performed at various venues, including clubs, festivals, and private events, resulting in increased bookings and fan base growth.
- Developed original music compositions that contributed to the band''s distinct style.
- Participated in studio recording sessions, ensuring quality sound production for album releases.
- Assisted in songwriting process, contributing creative ideas and refining melodies for optimal performance results.
Education
High School Diploma -
FORT ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
City Of Saint Peters, MO05.2023
Skills
- Fretboard visualization
- Guitar effects manipulation
- Time signature familiarity
- Advanced improvisation
- Finger tapping technique
- Whammy bar usage
- Palm muting skill
- String bending expertise
- Arpeggio mastery
- Hybrid picking skill
- Alternate picking proficiency
- Ear training proficiency
- Music theory understanding
- Scale knowledge
- Vibrato technique
- Chords Expertise
- Improvising
- Replacing Strings
- Setting up Equipment
- Polishing Wood
- Live Music Performances
- Musical Arrangements
- Solos and Ensembles
- Stage Performance
- Team Leadership
- Dance Techniques
- Music History
- Social Media Platforms
- Vibrato
- Harmonizing
- Flexible Schedule
Timeline
GUITAR INSTRUCTOR
School Of Rock
02.2023 - Current
LEAD GUITARIST
MYSTERY - THE DEFINITIVE TRIBUTE TO KISS
09.2022 - Current
LEAD GUITARIST
THE BREAKDOWWNS
08.2020 - Current
LEAD GUITARIST
THIRTY SIX RED
11.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
FORT ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL