Joao Ramos
Sydney,NSW
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Producer
Joao Ramos
Sydney, NSW
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced the songwriting productivity by providing guidance on song arrangements and production techniques.
- Managed the planning of every studio session, making sure all the work for the session gets done in the determined time and budget
- Provided feedback to artists during songwriting sessions, refining lyrics and melodies for maximum impact.
- Sourced session musicians that fit the demands of projects, enhancing the overall musicality of clients'' work.
- Proficiency in audio editing, ensuring that the released songs have extremely tight performances.
Pianist
Swissotel Sydney
Sydney, NSW
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed weekly at the bar in Swissotel Sydney
- Entertained the bar customers with solo piano performance
- Tailored the repertoire to match the needs of the environment, every week bringing new songs
- Prepared a special repertoire for special events, such as the Christmas week and New Years Eve
- Dealt with requests of customers on the spot, improvising wanted songs
Music Tutor
Joao Ramos
Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Familiarized students with important concepts of music such as harmony, melody, chord structuring and improvising.
- Enhanced students' understanding of music theory through engaging activities such as song analysis and songwriting exercises.
- Mentored students in various forms of ensemble playing, preparing them to the most common scenarios faced in ensembles.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful by approaching what they have to learn with what they want to learn.
Music Director
Acauã
Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers, promoters and other important professionals on the live music business
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as communication with the venue, transport and payment of the performers
- Promoted upcoming concerts through social media campaigns, increasing audience turnout at events.
Education
Independent Course - Music Performance
Starling Academy of Music
Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BrazilBachelor of Creative Technology - Sound Engineering
JMC Academy
Sydney, NSW04-2026
Independent Course - Jazz Piano
Berklee College Of Music (Berklee Online)
Boston, MA, USA06-2023
High School Diploma -
Colegio Marista Barra
Rio De Janeiro, RJ12-2022
Skills
- DAW Proficiency in Pro Tools and Logic Pro
- Recording techniques
- Audio mixing
- Studio management
- Music theory
- Musical arrangements
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Extracurricular activities
Masterclasses:
- Ensemble arrangement and how to support a soloist by Mike Stern
- Solo piano performance and arrangement styles by Fred Hersch
- Music Education as an online business by Adam Maness
- Making a living out of live music by Jacques Figueras
- Brazilian music & composition by Nelson Faria
Timeline
Pianist
Swissotel Sydney
09.2023 - 02.2024
Music Producer
Joao Ramos
08.2023 - Current
Music Director
Acauã
01.2022 - 02.2023
Music Tutor
Joao Ramos
03.2021 - 07.2023
Independent Course - Music Performance
Starling Academy of Music
Bachelor of Creative Technology - Sound Engineering
JMC Academy
Independent Course - Jazz Piano
Berklee College Of Music (Berklee Online)
High School Diploma -
Colegio Marista Barra