Ryu Kodama
Musician
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I was born in Japan to Japanese parents, before moving to the United States, Czech Republic, New Zealand and to Australia for my University Studies.
I excell in meticulous, detail oriented tasks that require concentration, reflected in my high academic and musical achievements.
I have a keen interest in the Japanese music industry, J-pop and Japanese culture.
I believe my experiences and skills will be useful and I hope I can learn and further my abilities through this job
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Drummer
Ryu Kodama
Sydney, NSW
06.2017 - Current
- Performed extensively in a wide genre of music with over 20+ original up and coming bands.
- Strong skills in organization gained through balancing multiple bands rehearsals, learning and researching repertoire in a short period of time and gigs.
- Experience performing musicals, weddings, funerals, corporate function events, bars, restaurants, background music, festivals and others.
Japanese Restaurant Floor Staff
Umaya Parramatta
Parramatta, NSW
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions in both English and Japanese.
- Worked effectively under pressure as a bridge between mainly japanese speaking staff and english speaking customers, switching languages as required.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Weekly Residency at Lazybones Lounge & Restaurant
Lazybones Lounge & Restaurant
Sydney, NSW
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Performed weekly as the drummer for the residency band, playing a mixture of originals, covers and arrangements of pop, funk, soul, and groove music.
Education
Bachelor of Music Performance (Hons 1st Class) - Jazz Performance
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Sydney, NSW 02.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
Fluent in both English and Japanese, limited ability in German and Czech
Fast learner with academic research skills gained through thesis writing
Keen music listener with a wide range of genre interests, especially in new music
High musical ability in a wide range of contexts excelling the most in performance
Interests - Basic Programming
After finishing my degree I started to learn programming in my own time. Starting with JavaScript for about two months, I have recently begun to learn Python.
Timeline
Weekly Residency at Lazybones Lounge & Restaurant
Lazybones Lounge & Restaurant
02.2018 - 12.2018
Japanese Restaurant Floor Staff
Umaya Parramatta
12.2017 - 11.2018
Drummer
Ryu Kodama
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Music Performance (Hons 1st Class) - Jazz Performance
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
02.2017 - 06.2021