Pro tools, Logic Pro X and Ableton live
Marco Chavez
PEMBROKE PINES,Florida
Summary
Hardworking performance leader skilled at selecting and arranging musical pieces for regular, and special event performances. Adept at working with individual performers to optimize sound and abilities. Specializing in Latin music. Knowledgeable Music Director with 10+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Music Software. Looking for a new role with long-term potential. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Producer
Self-employeed
02.1993 - Current
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
- Selected and arranged music for special events.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Enhanced musical performances by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to performers.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Negotiated contracts with professional musicians, securing top talent for various productions at competitive rates.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Collaborated with choreographers and stage directors to ensure seamless integration of music and movement in productions.
- Supervised audio recording sessions for albums or theatrical shows, guaranteeing high-quality sound production throughout each project.
- Developed innovative show concepts for productions.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Selected appropriate repertoire for ensembles, considering the skill level of musicians and the overall vision for performances.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Provided constructive feedback to artists during songwriting sessions, refining lyrics and melodies for maximum impact.
- Optimized sound quality in recordings by utilizing advanced mixing techniques and professional audio software tools.
- Produced music videos broadcast on international cable and satellite networks and streaming music channels.
- Sourced talented session musicians for recording projects, enhancing the overall musicality of clients'' work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA12.2025
Skills
- Musical Arrangements
- Contract Negotiation
- Self-critiquing skills
- Music Production Software
- Arranging music
- Music Interpretation
- Session planning
- Live Sound Engineering
- Recording Techniques
- Music Theory
- Mixing skills
- Extensive performance background
- Live sessions
- Studio Recordings
- Sound design
- Audio Mastering
- Digital Audio Workstations
- Microphone Techniques
- Harmony knowledge
- Music Composition
- Musical score writing
- Music editing
- Virtual Instruments
- Studio recording experience
- Data Entry
- Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Self-Directed
- Organization and Time Management
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Word
- Recordkeeping
- Public Speaking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Team Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilitie
- Pro Tools, Logic Pro X , and Ableton Live Software Proficiency
- Supervision and leadership
Software
Recording, editing, mixing and mastering
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Music Producer
Self-employeed
02.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Berklee College of Music