Sam Tran
Saint Albans,VIC
Summary
Confident and proficient Guitarist skilled in range of instruments, with special talents for Music Writing. Excels with different music genres and experienced in both live and recorded performances. Enthusiastic about collaborating and developing sounds. He's also an attentive Guitar Instructor well-versed in teaching individual, small group or classroom lessons, managing student progress and providing quality instruction to students. Tim has an Advanced knowledge of musical composition, theory and technique illustrated over years of music industry experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Guitarist
Fantasy Band
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with band members to create engaging musical arrangements for live performances.
- Performed diverse musical styles, adapting quickly to audience preferences and venue acoustics.
- Mentored junior musicians, providing guidance on technique and stage presence.
- Led rehearsals, ensuring cohesive sound and alignment among musicians.
Music Teacher
High Street Music Preston
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
Lead Guitarist
Ho Chi Minh City Symphony Orchestra And Opera
12.2019 - 01.2024
- Performed music in styles such as Rock, Pop and Classical.
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
Lead Guitarist
Ngoc Hai Band (Memories II, IV Shows)
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed music in styles such as Jazz, Pop, and Rock.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows and tour concerts and transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Performed at Memories 2 and Memories 4 shows for over 5000 audiences with Famous Vietnamese singers:
+ Noo Phuoc Thinh
+ Trung Quan "Idol"
+ Nguyen Dinh Vu
+ Ha Nhi
+ "Mask Singer" Thảo Trang
Education
Bachelor of Songwriting And Music Productions -
Melbourne Polytechnic
Fairfield, VIC04.2022
Skills
- Music Composition
- Music Arrangement
- Guitar Playing
- Fundamentals and History
- Enthusiasm for music and ability to motivate pupils
- Good knowledge of range of musical styles
- Patient and encouraging approach to student
Accomplishments
- Performances as a soloist with Viet Nam's leading orchestras, the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera and the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet, 2019, under the direction of conductor Le Phi Phi.
- A guitarist Highly appreciated by Conductor Le Phi Phi
- Runner-up in VASA's Got Talent competition, 2019, with a solo electric guitar performance.
- Virtual Composition, "Fantasy in G" Quarantine Project with Black Long Band and Conductor Le Phi Phi, 2020
- Two solo releases on Bandcamp, 2020–21.
Additional Information
• Le Phi Phi
Conductor, currently working as professor, teaching orchestra and chamber music ensemble at State music and ballet centre “Ilija Nikolovski-Luj”, North Macedonia.
Personal link: https://www.facebook.com /L%C3%AA-Phi-Phi-Le-Fi- Fi-714064505272860
Email: lephiphi2000@yahoo.com
- Andy White
Head of Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production, singer-songwriter, author, producer and academic whose work connects literate pop, folk, and punk over the course of twenty internationally released albums and three book.
Email: andywhite@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
- High Street Music's Management
Music instruments shop and Music School.
Address: 442 High St, Preston VIC 3072
Email: highstreetmusicpreston@gmail.com
Contact: 03 9077 8343
- TRUONG NGOC HAI
Band Leader/Manager of "Ngoc Hai" Band
Contact: +61 422 350 509
- HUNG TRAN
Band Leader/Manager of "Fantasy" Band
Email: hoang2viet@yahoo.com
Contact: +61 413 372 023
Timeline
Lead Guitarist
Fantasy Band
01.2023 - Current
Lead Guitarist
Ngoc Hai Band (Memories II, IV Shows)
01.2023 - 11.2023
Music Teacher
High Street Music Preston
09.2022 - 09.2024
Lead Guitarist
Ho Chi Minh City Symphony Orchestra And Opera
12.2019 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Songwriting And Music Productions -
Melbourne Polytechnic
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