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Nicole Lawrence

Summary

Confident and proficient musician skilled in range of instruments, with special talents for electric guitars. Excels with different music genres and experienced in both live and recorded performances. Enthusiastic about collaborating and developing sounds. Specialized knowledge and appreciation of women in rock music and historical contributions in that lineage.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Studio Musician

Various
04.2019 - Current
  • Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
  • Composed and scored original songs for TV and radio commercials.
  • Produced and recorded studio albums for various musical acts.
  • Collaborated with artists such as Stella Mozgawa, Cate Le Bon, Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.

Touring Musician

Various, Below
01.2018 - Current
  • Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, pedal steel, synthesizer, and vocals.
  • Toured extensively with major artists and indie artists alike, such as Coldplay, Jenny Lewis, Devendra Banhart, Mary Timony (Helium), and King Tuff.
  • Toured with successful bands, providing professional, punctual backing support.
  • Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
  • Performed in hundreds of live shows and filmed appearances.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.

Music Teacher

Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Mentored adult students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
  • Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
  • Provided special focus and support to women-identified musicians and songwriters.
  • Built community support through song-writing groups.

Skills

  • Music Theory
  • Songwriting and Lyric Development
  • Musical Coaching
  • Time Management
  • Live Sessions
  • Musical Composition
  • Music Instruction
  • Musical Arrangements Understanding
  • Musician Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Musical Interpretation
  • Optimizing Sound

Timeline

Music Teacher

Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current

Studio Musician

Various
04.2019 - Current

Touring Musician

Various, Below
01.2018 - Current
Nicole Lawrence