Zachary Jackson
Denver,CO
Summary
Confident and proficient music professional skilled in wide variety of genres and styles, with emphasis on bass guitar/ vocal performance, professional recording and music instruction. Excels in both recording studio and live performance settings. Enthusiastic about collaborating with all types of musicians, artists and professionals to create the most authentic final product.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Musician
Self Employed Musician
10.2010 - Current
- Toured nationally and internationally in various bands, most notably a 6 week arena tour opening for The Lumineers.
- Collaborated closely with fellow musicians to create cohesive and memorable arrangements for 120+ different performances each year.
- Contributed to writing original songs for many artists in and out of the recording studio.
- Studied charts and song dynamics at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations for shows and sessions.
- Learned new material quickly for last-minute gigs or substitutions, maintaining professional reliability.
- Established positive reputation as a reliable session musician who consistently delivered high-quality work across numerous projects.
Private Music Instructor
Self Employed Musician
02.2015 - Current
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition, performance and expression, taking a group to perform on at The Gershwin Theater on Broadway in NYC.
- Fostered inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for Bass, Guitar, Piano, Ukelele and Songwriting.
- Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement online and in-person, transferring 20+ students online during the pandemic.
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
Music Producer
Self Employed Musician
01.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with producers, musicians, and other professionals during the writing, recording, mixing and mastering process.
- Catered to each artist's individual needs while in the recording studio in order to bring out their best performance.
- Maximized sonic impact with skillful manipulation of equalization, compression, reverb, delay, and other effect parameters.
- Recorded on site during live shows to obtain tracks to edit.
- Well versed in microphones, pre-amps, compressors and effects, both analog and digital.
- Developed customized signal chains for various projects, tailoring the sound to specific needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertising & Music Technology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2011
Skills
- Collaborative Mindset
- Creative Thinking & Expression
- Multi Instrumentalist
- Tour Experience (National & International)
- Live Musical Performance Experience
- Recording Studio Experience
- Sound Engineering, Mixing, Mastering
- Self-Discipline and Motivation
- Pro Tools
- Ableton
- Garageband
- Adobe Suites
- Microsoft Suites
Timeline
Private Music Instructor
Self Employed Musician
02.2015 - Current
Music Producer
Self Employed Musician
01.2011 - Current
Freelance Musician
Self Employed Musician
10.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertising & Music Technology
University of Colorado At Boulder
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