Professional Guitarist, Music Composer, Songwriter and Educator with 20 Years of International Experience.I am a dedicated and passionate music professional with more than two decades of experience as a guitarist, teacher, and composer, having worked internationally across Italy, the UK, and the US (Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland), as well as globally online. My work includes extensive collaboration with studios, producers, and production music labels, such as ALIBI Music, Atom Music Audio, Studio Fontana, Audio Attack, and Intervox Production Music, where I create dynamic music for TV, media, and advertising.Key highlights of my career:Music Education: I’ve taught over 50 hours weekly, served as a guitar instructor, band coach, and music director (summer sessions) for Washington DC School of Rock, and mentored students who went on to attend top institutions like Berklee College of Music.Music Production: In my first year writing for production music, I co-composed, produced, and delivered over 80 tracks.Performance: I’ve had the privilege of jamming and performing alongside some of the industry’s finest musicians.
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Music ComposerKlanglobby Production MusicRome, It -
Music ComposerIntervox Production Music Oct 2024 - Present -
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Music ComposerAudio Attack Aug 2024 - Present
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Music ComposerAtom Music Audio Jun 2024 - Present -
Music ComposerAlibi Music Feb 2023 - Present -
Co-OwnerGaethan Project Jan 2023 - PresentRome, Latium, Italy
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Music ComposerFreelance 2022 - Present
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Guitar InstructorMc Guitar Studio (Roma, Marconi) Apr 2017 - PresentRome Area, ItalyTaught:- Electric and acoustic guitar, music theory, harmony, technique, rhythm and groove, improvisation, creativity, composition, guitar sound & technology;- All-Styles: blues, rock, hard and heavy, funk, pop, jazz-rock;- Ear training, solfege, reading and transcription.www.mcguitarstudio.comwww.facebook.com/mcguitarstudio
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Guitar Teacher - Band Coach - Music ConsultantFreelance - Manuel Contreras Guitar Feb 2015 - PresentRome, ItalyTaught:- Electric and acoustic guitar, music theory, harmony, technique, rhythm and groove, improvisation, creativity, composition, guitar sound & technology;- All-Styles: blues, rock, hard and heavy, funk, pop, jazz-rock;- Ear training, solfege, reading and transcription.Private Band Coach.
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Online Guitar TutorWww.Mcguitarstudio.Com Feb 2015 - PresentAll Over The WorldElectric and Acoustic Guitar Lessons via Skype, Zoom and FaceTime. Teaching acoustic and electric guitar in a simple and practical way, almost the same as face to face lessons. HD Cameras and professional microphone. Real notes (same as you get from a regular private lesson), digital and hand written tabs, diagrams and other technical supports are provided in real time during and right after the lessons. Taught also music theory, harmony, technique, rhythm and groove, improvisation, creativity, composition; all-styles (blues, rock, hard and heavy, funk, pop, jazz-rock); ear training, solfege, reading and transcription.
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Guitar TeacherMetropolitan Music School 2017 - 2019Rome Area, ItalyTaught:- Electric and acoustic guitar, music theory, harmony, technique, rhythm and groove, improvisation, creativity, composition, guitar sound & technology;- All-Styles: blues, rock, hard and heavy, funk, pop, jazz-rock;- Ear training, solfege, reading and transcription.
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Guitar TeacherModern Music School Mar 2015 - Apr 2018Formia, Lazio, ItalyTaught:- Electric and acoustic guitar, music theory, harmony, technique, rhythm and groove, improvisation, creativity, composition, guitar sound & technology;- All-Styles: blues, rock, hard and heavy, funk, pop, jazz-rock;- Ear training, solfege, reading and transcription.
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Guitar Teacher - Band Coach - Music ConsultantFreelance - North London Guitar Lessons With Manuel Contreras Jan 2013 - Jan 2015London, United KingdomTaught: - Electric and acoustic guitar, music theory, harmony, technique, rhythm and groove, improvisation, creativity, composition, guitar sound & technology;- All-Styles: blues, rock, hard and heavy, funk, pop, jazz-rock;- Ear training, solfege, reading and transcription.Private Band Coach.
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Guitar TeacherSchool Of Rock Nov 2009 - Dec 2012Washington D.C., Stati Uniti- Taught electric and acoustic guitar - Music Director Rock Summer Camp 2010 -
Music Director & Band Coach - Rock Summer Camp 2010School Of Rock Jun 2010 - Aug 2010Washington D.C., Stati UnitiManaged several groups of campers and directed a team of young interns. Main goal: put together brand new bands of kids and make them play a Rock show in a real venue at the end of the camp. -
Guitar Teacher - Band Coach - Music ConsultantFreelance - Manuel Contreras Guitar Sep 2009 - Dec 2012Washington D.C. Metro AreaTaught: - Electric and acoustic guitar, music theory, harmony, technique, rhythm and groove, improvisation, creativity, composition, guitar sound & technology;- All-Styles: blues, rock, hard and heavy, funk, pop, jazz-rock;- Ear training, solfege, reading and transcription.Private Band Coach.
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Guitar TeacherMusic & Arts Jun 2010 - Jul 2010Gaithersburg, MdTaught electric and acoustic guitar, music theory, harmony, reading and technique. -
Guitar Teacher - Guitar Ensable CoachFrascati Musica - European Music School 2008 - 2009Frascati (Roma), ItalyTaught electric and acoustic guitar, music theory, ear training, sight reading and directed small guitar ensembles.
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Guitar/Music Theory Teacher And Band CoachMusic Village Institute 2005 - 2009Roma, ItaliaTaught: - Electric and acoustic guitar, technique, rhythm and groove, improvisation, creativity, composition, guitar sound & technology;- Music theory, ear training and solfege classes;Band Coaching (rock, funk, blues and pop music).
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Guitar TeacherHome Studio/Private Lessons 2002 - 2009Rome, ItalyTaught electric and acoustic guitar, technique, rhythm and groove, improvisation, blues, rock, pop.
Manuel Contreras Education Details
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Accademia Della Critica, Rome, ItalyMusical Journalism And Criticism -
Guitar C.A.P. St, Rome, ItalyContemporary Music
Frequently Asked Questions about Manuel Contreras
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Manuel Contreras works for Klanglobby Production Music
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Manuel Contreras's current role is Music composer.
What schools did Manuel Contreras attend?
Manuel Contreras attended Accademia Della Critica, Rome, Italy, Guitar C.a.p. St, Rome, Italy.
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Manuel Contreras's colleagues are Shaun Vanek, Vjekoslav Magdalenic, Ali Ochoa, Paul Cassidy Orchestrations, Goutam Buddha.
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