Music Resume
Music Resume
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Music Honors/Awards
Downbeat Magazine
Asynchronous Large Jazz Ensemble, High School Honors, Outstanding Performances, Miles Ahead Jazz Online Big Band, Stanford Jazz, 2020.
Spotlight 2022
Semifinalist in the jazz instrumental category.
Bio
Bio
Composer | Songwriter | Music Producer | Multi-Instrumentalist | Sound Design & Scoring
Los Angeles–based composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist specializing in original music,
scoring, and production for film, commercials, video games, podcasts, and live performance. Experienced
in creating custom compositions, arrangements, and sound design across genres, with a collaborative,
detail-driven approach to storytelling through music.
Core skills include songwriting, arranging, composition, electronic music production, sound design,
special effects, and sound effects. Proficient in Sibelius, Pro Tools and Logic Pro X with hands-on
experience in recording, editing, studio production, live sound, hardware installation, and audio file
management. Fluent in music notation (read/write), music theory, sight singing, and ear training,
with strong performance experience on piano/keyboard in trio, ensemble, and orchestral settings.
Skilled in music production workflows, post-production collaboration, and cross-functional
teamwork with filmmakers, producers and performer clients. Background includes composing and
arranging for orchestras, combos, and vocalists; leading a jazz trio; and supporting commercial and
podcast projects as a sound studio intern. Known for anticipating creative and technical needs,
maintaining organized session files, and delivering polished, reliable results.
Strong communicator with proven leadership in repertoire curation, rehearsal management, booking,
promotion, and project coordination. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing
multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced creative environments.
Technically proficient with MS Word, Excel, Mac Pages, Adobe Acrobat, and cloud-based collaboration
tools including Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Docs/Sheets/Sites, iCloud, Vimeo, and YouTube.
Passionate about music as a universal language and committed to inclusive collaboration, lifelong
learning, and using technology to expand creative access across borders and genres. Long-term interests
include music education, jazz studies, piano instruction, and community engagement.
Education
Education
Bachelor of Music, University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music, August 2022-Present
Major: Jazz Studies | Minor: Music Production
Honors: Dean's List GPA 3.9 | Brooks Family Scholarship | Bing Endowed Scholarship Fund
Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA), Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 2025
Study Abroad Collaborative exchange, music creation, masterclasses, and performances
Santa Monica College, GPA 4.0 (44 credits) | August 2018-June 2022
Colburn School | Conservatory Orchestral Ensembles, August 2018-June 2022
Work Experience
Work Experience
Blue Dream Studios, Studio Assistant, Los Angeles, February 2024-Present
• Set up, broke down, and organized audio equipment for studio sessions and live events, including lighting.
• Prepared and managed session files for mixing and mastering workflows, contributing to the editing process.
• Assisted in engineering sessions, ensuring high-quality audio capture, supporting the music production.
• Operated live sound mixing and handled setup/strike for studio-hosted concerts, contributing to live
production.
• Provided general support and ran errands for studio owner and clients
USC Thornton School of Music, Office of Admission, Student Ambassador, September 2024-May 2025
• Represented USC Thornton at recruitment, admissions & audition events, providing insights into the music
creation process
• Spoke on student panels, authored blog content, and provided guidance for prospective students
• Served as liaison and point of contact for admitted students, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
Remote Control Productions, Production Assistant Internship, Los Angeles, May 2024-July 2024
• Supported daily operations for major film score productions,
• Delivered and retrieved documents, materials, and financial transactions across departments, assisting with
the logistical flow of music production.
• Managed errands for executive staff with discretion, maintaining professionalism.
• Managed weekly grocery procurement; restocked and organized multiple on-site kitchens,
• Handled,
organized, and transported recording and production equipment.
• Upheld confidentiality and professionalism during high-level meetings and studio activities.
Stone Skipper Sound, Intern Production Assistant, Los Angeles, May 2023-July 2023
• Recorded, edited, and mixed music for Xbox Live, Amazon, and podcast projects, applying skills in sound
design and electronic music production.
• Collaborated on genre-spanning compositions and commercial scores, contributing to the composer's vision.
• Served as assistant editor on a music podcast; managed audio assets files and project data
USC Thornton School of Music, Assistant Senior Production Coordinator, Los Angeles, August
2022-June 2023
• Assisted management of performance event logistics for live events; coordinated with production teams,
including elements like lighting and special effects.
• Interfaced with artists and clients to ensure smooth technical execution,
• Delivered exceptional patron support and problem-solving in fast-paced settings.
Private Studies
Private Studies
Piano Instruction - 2010 - Present
Jazz Vocal Instruction - Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2020
Trumpet Instruction - Fall 2020
Accordian Instruction - Fall 2019
Teachers
Teachers
Current: Josh Nelson
Thornton Jazz Orchestra: Bob Mintzer
Thornton Jazz Combo: Katie Thiroux
Past: Chris Dawson, Tamir Hendelman, Taylor Eigsti
Concert Jazz Orchestra: Jon Hatamiya - Concert Jazz Ensemble, Michael Stever - Combo
Ensembles/Combos/Trio
Ensembles/Combos/Trio
Concert Jazz Ensemble, Thornton School of Music - Pianist
August 2022 - Present
Michael Stevers Combo, Thornton School of Music - Pianist
August 2022 - Present
Jazz Trio, Los Angeles - Pianist
2016 - Present
Jazz Ensemble, Colburn School, Los Angeles - Pianist
Fall 2018 - Present
Jazz Ensemble, Miles Ahead Jazz Institute, Stanford Jazz at Stanford University - Pianist
Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
Jazz Combo, Herb Alpert Music Center, Los Angeles City College - Pianist
Fall 2021
Workshops
Workshops
Jazz Workshop, Miles Ahead Jazz Institute, Stanford Jazz, Stanford Jazz at Stanford University
Summer 2020, 2021
Jazz Improvisation and Composers Workshop, New York University Steinhardt
Summer 2020, 2021
Jazz Ensemble Workshop, Colburn School, Los Angeles
Summer 2019 and 2021
Performance Workshop, Downbeat 720, Los Angeles
Summer 2020, Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
Jazz Vocal Workshop, Topanga Youth Services, Topanga, CA
Spring 2020
Big Sur Fiddle Camp, Big Sur, CA
Summer 2018, 2019 and 2021
Jazz Workshop, Jazz Port Townsend, WA
Summer 2018
Performances
Performances
Ensembles
USC Concert Jazz Ensemble - Spring 2023
USC Michael Stevers Combo - Spring 2023
USC Concert Jazz Ensemble - Fall 2022
USC Michael Stevers Combo - Fall 2022
Colburn, Biannual - Fall 2018 - Spring 2021
Stanford, Biannual - Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
Santa Monica College - Spring 2021
Combos
Herb Alpert Music Center - Spring 2021
Jazz Trio - Fall 2018-Summer 2021
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