Kristel Cordero
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional musician with extensive experience in performance, composition, and music production. Known for exceptional collaboration skills and strong focus on achieving results. Adept at adapting to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Proficient in various instruments, music theory, and sound engineering, consistently delivering performances and projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Musician and Guitar Instructor
08.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one instruction in basic guitar skills, successfully teaching students essential chords, strumming patterns, and fundamental fingerstyle techniques.
- Performed as a guitarist in various ensembles, including structured jazz combos and diverse pop/rock bands, demonstrating strong collaborative and rhythmic skills.
- Specialized in advanced improvisation and playing by ear within live settings, adapting quickly to new musical situations and cues.
- Developed and performed a catalog of original instrumental compositions, showcasing advanced musicality and creative arrangement skills.
- Utilized a broad range of advanced techniques, including the slide, natural harmonics, and pinch harmonics, for dynamic and expressive playing across genres (Jazz, Pop, Rock, etc.).
Education
Associate of Arts And Sciences -
College of Lake County
06-2025
Bachelors - Communication
University of Illinois Chicago
Mass Communication Specialist Certified -
Defense Information School
10-2024
Skills
- Guitar proficiency
- Music theory
- Strong attention to detail
- Teaching experience
- Song composition
- Schedule management
- Live performances
- Music composition
- Studio recordings
- Private lessons
Timeline
Freelance Musician and Guitar Instructor
08.2023 - Current
Bachelors - Communication
University of Illinois Chicago
Associate of Arts And Sciences -
College of Lake County
Mass Communication Specialist Certified -
Defense Information School