Provide technical support and expertise in audio backline for special events and live indoor/outdoor performances specializing in diversity, inclusion and accessibility for the visually impaired audio engineers.

Studio and live performance guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and audio consultant. Work assignments included live performance and recording of instrumental rhythm section instruments such as guitar, bass, keyboards and drums for a variety of local and national artists as well as recording projects for local record labels, production companies and artists. The industry priorities are to target diversity, inclusion and accessibility to all, with a key agenda focus toward the blind/ visually impaired.

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I coach students between the ages of 7 and up in chording electric and acoustic guitar technique, scale studies, sight reading and finger board harmony. I also produce recordings for aspiring songwriters, singers and lyricists in my home studio. I use Reason 4.0.1, Garage Band 3 and ProTools LE 7.3.1. I am the guitarist and audio consultant for End Times Full Gospel, Chicago, IL. Current professional projects include Musical Director for the group, Sadalla. Sadalla's EPK can be viewed by registered promoters at http://www.sonicbids.com/AquillaSadallaTheResponse. Original music of Sadalla can also be previewed at www.myspace.com/aquillasadalla. Original music available for licensing may be sampled on myspace at www.myspace.com/7deepbreaths.

Songwriter (BMI), session musician and co producer for songs featured on the 2008 BSTC album release, Music for a Saturday Evening produced by Andy C on All Natural, Inc.

Administered music lessons to students enrolled at Jim Fisher Development *****
Center for the Summer Arts Camp 2008.
Prepared daily lessons in music theory, rhythmic studies, basic notation and elementary recorder.
*Composed, produced and performed original music for the student musical
When Good Broccoli Goes Bad, performed by the students of Jim Fisher
Development Center and featured on CAN TV - Channel 19

to 07/2005 Staff Composer
Composed and assisted in studio production of professional recordings for Slang Music Group using Reason 3.0 and ProTools HD.
Assembled and tracked original musical arrangements for clients for Slang Music Group (Sony Music) under the direction of company director.
Provided midi-sequencing, keyboard playing and general office assistance as needed.

Tracked instrumental performances of guitar, drums, keyboard and vocals as required per project.
Composed musical arrangements for studio clients.
Developed recording/remix projects for submission to record labels and producers (Dome Records; Managed CD duplication and design jobs as specified by the studio manager.

I set up and operated sound and audio systems for in house performances ranging from American folkloric groups to music and dance performances of Africa, East India, the Orient and more contemporary jazz, hip hop and theatrical events ie: dramatic readings, educational events, etc.

Provided administrative and logistical direction for the Live The Spirit Englewood Jazz Initiative.
Spearheaded event planning and program strategies in conjunction with programming collaborators: Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago, The Community Film Workshop of Chicago and The Museum of Contemporary Art.
Identified and co-coordinated physical arrangements for each event such as catering, decorations and audio-visual requirements.

Set up audio systems as needed or as requested just by client

Special event presentation and development: Set up special events and programs geared toward communities and residents of the various neighborhoods of Chicago; Responsibilities included planning, organizing, promoting and presenting Concerts in the Park and providing technical support for other departmental programs such as Chicago Park District Mini-Festivals and Dancing Under The Stars; Worked with partnering organizations such as the Jazz Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Federation of Musicians Local 10-208 to utilize available resources and develop program strategies.

Administered daily lesson plans in general music for student levels of kindergarten through eighth grade.
Prepared weekly lesson plans in pitch recognition, beginning piano, basic notation, vocalizing and rudimentary rhythm studies.
Gauged student progress through written and oral exams.