Tajah Russell
Summary
Versatile musician with a strong foundation in music composition and social media management. Experienced in producing compelling content and fostering team collaboration to create impactful performances and recordings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Guitarist
Self-employeed
Houston
03.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging social media content to highlight performances and attract a larger audience.
- Practiced chords and scales regularly on various guitars to enhance technical skills.
- Analyzed songs to uncover chord progressions and melodies for performance adaptation.
Musician
Self-employeed
Houston
08.2021 - Current
- Composed original music for various genres and styles.
- Collaborated with musicians to develop unique arrangements that enhanced overall sound.
- Managed social media accounts, creating engaging content that increased event visibility and audience engagement.
- Produced high-quality recordings using professional audio software.
- Maintained and optimized equipment, ensuring high-quality sound for performances and recordings.
- Performed studio session work including background vocals, guitar overdubs.
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics.
- Managed social media accounts by creating content that engages fans online.
Sound Engineer
Self-employeed
Houston
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with artists to enhance audio effects and ensure high-quality sound.
- Recorded, edited, and mixed audio tracks for music and multimedia projects.
- Mixed sounds from multiple sources by adjusting levels on mixing board to create cohesive audio tracks.
- Utilized recording equipment to record music and speech.
- Monitored sound levels during recording sessions and live events to ensure optimal audio quality.
Music Producer
Self-employeed
Houston
08.2021 - Current
- Recorded, mixed, and edited audio tracks to enhance overall sound quality.
- Composed original music using various instruments and software programs to meet specific project needs.
- Collaborated with artists to create unique sounds that aligned with their artistic vision.
Varsity Choir Member
Cy-Fair High School
Houston
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with peers to develop harmonious arrangements, enhancing overall choir performance.
- Monitored individual parts within the choir, ensuring accuracy and cohesiveness in performances.
- Participated in weekly rehearsals to enhance vocal techniques and ensemble performance.
- Learned and performed diverse musical genres, showcasing versatility and adaptability in singing.
- Sang solos or small group pieces both a cappella or accompanied by musical instruments.
- Performed songs in gospel, pop and music genres.
- Assisted in organizing choir events and performances throughout the academic year.
- Participated in community outreach programs, fostering appreciation for choral music and boosting school spirit.
- Maintained a positive environment by encouraging teamwork and mutual respect among members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX06-2026
Skills
- Live performance
- Song arrangement
- Songwriting
- Audio editing
- Taking cues and direction
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Excellent ear training
- Social media management
- Goal setting
- Active listening
- Professional attitude
Websites
Affiliations
- Support Vocalist at Common Ground Church
Timeline
Guitarist
Self-employeed
03.2025 - Current
Musician
Self-employeed
08.2021 - Current
Sound Engineer
Self-employeed
08.2021 - Current
Music Producer
Self-employeed
08.2021 - Current
Varsity Choir Member
Cy-Fair High School
08.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Houston Christian University