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Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke

Drum tutor
Launceston,TAS

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Drum Teacher

Macquarie Fields High School
01.2005 - 12.2021
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions

Drum Instructor

Yaralee Public School, Rock Band Enrichment Day /Drum
09.2019 - 09.2019
  • Guided and instructed 4 Drum students in how to understand how songs are played and performed in a live situation.

Professional Drummer

Shalom Gospel Band
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills

Professional Drummer

Turning Thursday/ Folk Rock Band
06.2013 - 06.2013
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance and recorded our own music to go online platform.

Professional Drummer

My Giant Said Folk/ Rock Band
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance
  • .Recorded Various Originals
  • Band Was number 2 on ReverbNation Music Site in Folk/Rock.

Drum Teacher

Wollondilly Anglican College
01.2005 - 12.2005
  • Guided and instructed Drum music students in music theory and instrument playing.

Professional Drummer

Bankstown Pipe Band
05.2005 - 05.2005
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance. Performed with them at the Australian Drum Festival in Sydney that year.

Drum Teacher

De La Salle College
01.2003 - 12.2004
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats guided and instructed Drum students in music theory and instrument playing.

Drum Teacher

Good Samaritan College
01.2003 - 12.2004
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions guided and instructed Drum students in music theory and instrument playing.

Drummer

Bankstown Pipe Band
05.2004 - 05.2004
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance at there RSL Pipes and Drums All Barred Up Concert.

Drum Teacher

Patrician Brothers College
01.2003 - 12.2003
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions .Guided and instructed
  • Drum music students in music theory and instrument playing.

Drummer

Soulstash Funk,Rock Band
06.2003 - 06.2003
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance. Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality. Composed musical pieces with percussion instruments .

Drum Teacher

Valley Community Music Centre
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions .
  • Guided and instructed Drum students in music theory and instrument playing.

Drum Teacher

Western Sydney Institute Of Music
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions.
  • Guided and instructed Drum students in music theory and instrument playing.

Drummer/Tutor Mentor

Newstead College
10.2000 - 10.2000
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance. Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality. Assisted musicians with percussion needs to align with performance goals.

Professional Drummer

Stop That Lemming
11.1994 - 07.1997
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.
  • Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality.
  • Practiced with musicians to maintain structure and harmony of musical pieces.
  • Adapted new concepts and sound arrangements with band members.
  • Efficiently set up drums at performance venues. Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
  • Practiced hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
  • recorded original songs.

Professional Drummer

John Dickson
07.1994 - 08.1994
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.
  • Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality.
  • Practiced individually and with ensemble regularly to develop consistent excellence of execution.
  • Practiced with musicians to maintain structure and harmony of musical pieces.
  • Efficiently set up drums at performance venues.

Professional Drummer

Assorted Band And Musical Groups
11.1987 - 11.1993
  • Practiced several hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
  • Accompanied morning worship services on the drum kit as part of worship team.
  • Composed, arranged and recorded original songs with a few bands I performed with.
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.

Drummer/study Dip Ed Certificate

University Of Tasmania
01.1993 - 05.1993

study half a year of diploma of music

Drummer/Student

Alanvale College Now Called Newstead College
01.1991 - 12.1992


  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Performed in 2 Musicals Production.
  • Participated in the Community Music
  • Programme run by Alanvale College.
  • won best rock band in 1991 for the college and performed live on TV.

Brooks High School Band

Brooks High School
01.1987 - 01.1987
  • Performed with brooks high school band at Different schools all over Launceston, called Rock Series 87
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.
  • Adapted new concepts and sound arrangements with band members.

Skills

  • SKILLS
  • Relationship building
  • Recording sessions
  • Coordination
  • Sight-reading/ when needed
  • Performance
  • Memorize music
  • Instrument maintenance
  • Live performances
  • Musical compositions
  • Promote performances
  • Organization
  • Motivation

Timeline

Drum Instructor

Yaralee Public School, Rock Band Enrichment Day /Drum
09.2019 - 09.2019

Professional Drummer

Shalom Gospel Band
07.2017 - 07.2018

Professional Drummer

Turning Thursday/ Folk Rock Band
06.2013 - 06.2013

Professional Drummer

My Giant Said Folk/ Rock Band
06.2010 - 06.2011

Professional Drummer

Bankstown Pipe Band
05.2005 - 05.2005

Drum Teacher

Macquarie Fields High School
01.2005 - 12.2021

Drum Teacher

Wollondilly Anglican College
01.2005 - 12.2005

Drummer

Bankstown Pipe Band
05.2004 - 05.2004

Drummer

Soulstash Funk,Rock Band
06.2003 - 06.2003

Drum Teacher

De La Salle College
01.2003 - 12.2004

Drum Teacher

Good Samaritan College
01.2003 - 12.2004

Drum Teacher

Patrician Brothers College
01.2003 - 12.2003

Drum Teacher

Valley Community Music Centre
01.2002 - 12.2002

Drum Teacher

Western Sydney Institute Of Music
01.2002 - 12.2002

Drummer/Tutor Mentor

Newstead College
10.2000 - 10.2000

Professional Drummer

Stop That Lemming
11.1994 - 07.1997

Professional Drummer

John Dickson
07.1994 - 08.1994

Drummer/study Dip Ed Certificate

University Of Tasmania
01.1993 - 05.1993

Drummer/Student

Alanvale College Now Called Newstead College
01.1991 - 12.1992

Professional Drummer

Assorted Band And Musical Groups
11.1987 - 11.1993

Brooks High School Band

Brooks High School
01.1987 - 01.1987
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