Marcus Hodge
Summary
Confident and proficient musician with 26 years in the business skilled in range of instruments, with special talents for Piano, organ, Talkbox. Excels with different music genres and experienced in both live and recorded performances. Enthusiastic about collaborating and developing sounds.
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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Musician, Music Director, Producer
Self-employed
08.2001 - Current
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Played various instruments professionally, including Organ, piano and Talkbox.
- Performed in 100+ shows.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
- Toured with successful bands, providing professional, punctual backing support.
- Produced, composer and recorded studio albums for various musical acts and genre:
Gospel:
Ricky Dillard, William Demps, Deitrick Haddon, Dean Kippling, Gerald and Tammy Haddon, Isaac Carree, James Fortune, Mary Mary, Dawkins & Dawkins, The City Of Refuge Sanctuary Choir, BeBe Winans
Pop:
Justin Beiber
R&B:
Brandy, B2K, O'Ryan, TGT, Chante' Moore, Chris Dave, BJ the Chicago Kid, Tyresse, After 7, Megan Thee Stallion, Dante Bowe
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Conducted workshops for aspiring musicians to build skills and confidence.
- Composed and scored original songs for TV:
Kingdom Business, Harlem, Rolling into Christmas, A Beautiful Soul, Saints & Sinners, Sins of the Father, The Fallen, Somebody Help Me, Out the Box Movie.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Education
No Degree - Music
Musicians Institute
Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Arts - General
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2001
High School Diploma -
East Union High School
Manteca, CA05.1999
Skills
- Project Requirement
- Live Sessions
- Ministry Experience
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Studio Recording
- Mixing Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordinating Shows
- Positive Interactions
- Special Events Performances
- Critical Thinking
- Supporting Artists
- Music Arrangements
- Piano Playing
- Time Management
- Choir Rehearsals
- Computer Software: ProTools, Logic, Ableton
- Improving Group Sound
- Rehearsal Preparation
- Active Listening
- Selecting Hymns
- Musical Performance Coordination
- Large Choir Conducting
- Mentoring Artists
- Performance Auditions
- Rehearsal Management
- Desktop Piano and Drums
- Musician Coaching
- Coordination
- Songwriting Music part
play dates with family, travel, developing music.
Love having family time with family, bowling, game night and amusement parks. Love traveling the world for fun and business. Ad Developing music is my passion.
Timeline
Musician, Music Director, Producer
Self-employed
08.2001 - Current
No Degree - Music
Musicians Institute
Associate of Arts - General
San Joaquin Delta College
High School Diploma -
East Union High School