Danny Medeiros

US, EU, UK, BR

January 01, 2018

Music Managers, Agents, Events, Entertainment

* A highly experienced and talented musician, with the ability for casting a musical spell over the audience.
* Musically talented performer with strong guitar chops and instrument playing ability.
* Passionate about music with the natural ability to adjust own style to suit different music.
* A quick learner who is always open to learning new styles, having good coordination with other musicians.

Specialties:

* Ability and willingness to play originals and popular songs from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today.
* Music instruments proficiency – Guitar.

■ Professional Background

Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Amsterdam, NL 2017 – Present
Freelance – Musician

Professional Music Performance:

* Performed with renowned music bands in stage shows and assisted them in composing their leading songs.
* Composed different songs and short jingles for Television ads, per the demand of ad producers.
* Assisted musicians who are new in this field in composing and singing.
* Cooperated with other musicians to create new music for them and performed with them at live shows.
* Provided background melodies and music for stage shows and concerts.
* Mastered certain genre of music through relentless practice.
* Worked with other music groups as a guest artist.

■ Educational Qualifications

Sweelink Conservatorium Van Amsterdam 1990 – 1994 Amsterdam NL
Certification from NASM ( National Association of Schools of Music)
Amsterdam Music School-Amsterdam 1995 – 2010

AFFILIATIONS
• International Association of Musicians (IAM)
• American Society for Music and Dance (ASMD)

The term “music is food for the soul” cannot be more accurate for a musician who is highly enthusiastic about making music into a career. As a professional musician
with 7 years’ experience playing in bands and choirs and teaching music, I am positive that you will find my application worthy of consideration for a position
at your music event, club, jazz festival, casino, restaurant or hotel...Being an active bandleader of 5 members (guitar, bass, drum, sax, keys) I have been exposed to the various ensembles such as a chamber, jazz combo, duos, trios, quartets and quintets percussions. For the past 20 years, I have worked as a jazz guitar teacher and have had the opportunity to teach improvisation and jazz theory to students between the ages of ten and sixteen. With a special focus on rural labs and functional guitar application,
I have had considerable success in assisting students in understanding traditional music theory. Highly innovative and successful professional with a strong expertise in
the art of composing original, thematic music and playing covers for live audiences. Master in providing background music for the entertainment World. Effective in directing, planning and leading musical shows. Strong ability to deliver engaging solo singing performances. Extensive experience in synchronized singing and instrument playing with musical orchestras.

Furthermore, I enjoy playing popular songs from the 80’s, 90’s and today. I have a particular interest in playing jazz guitar not only and also I am familiar with the challenges that these instruments pose. As a result of my own rewarding experience as a musician, I am positive that I have much to add to your bottom-line. I would enjoy the opportunity to speak about this position with you in more detail for which I will call your office next week to arrange a meeting.

• Mixed background music for events including weddings
• Maintained all musical instruments and equipment in functional order
• Play instrument of choice such as guitar
• Perform rehearsals with other musicians to sharpen skills
• Acquire gigs at various events including weddings, fairs and bars
• Perform with other musicians on stage
• Practice playing tunes or arraging them
• Perform at television shows or charity balls
• Handle price negotiations for gigs
• Compose instrumental music or songs for individuals or bands
• Manage musical arrangements for songs and jingles
• Create background scores for documentaries and television series
• Manage improvisations during performances
• Direct and lead musical performances
• Give music lessons to students in schools and music institutes
• Provide students with vocal and instrument lessons
• Participate in recordings in studio environments
• Teach musical notations to students
• Take audition of musicians for band line-up
• Manage music transposition to alternate keys or styles
• Handle maintenance tasks of instruments
• Prepare for musical auditions
• Set up and tune instruments for performances
• Learn new music pieces in order to extend repertoire
• Handle band or music promotion and distribution of records
• Seek out new venues for performance purposes and maintain liaison with venue owners
• Design and implement musical education programs for students
• Assist students in practicing their instruments or voices
• Participate in interviews for the media such as radio and television

Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Best Regards,
Danny Medeiros