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Steven Howard

Maldon,VIC

Summary

I have excellent communication
skills with a hands-on approach to bettering children’s
concept of music and in particular guitar playing, dance
movement rhythm and beats. I currently host a show
for children learning all these qualities.
I would love to share my passion and knowledge of
music. I very much enjoy seeing young people express
themselves through music.
I hold a current Working with Children’s Check. Knowledgeable Music Director with 30+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in music performance . Looking for a new role with long-term potential.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Band Leader

The Martini Set
11.2021 - Current
  • Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
  • Traveled with band all shows and planned transportation and lodging for 4-6 musicians.
  • Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Professional Vocalist/Guitar Player

The Aston Martinis
03.2002 - 05.2021
  • Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as soprano, tenor, alto and bass.
  • Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
  • Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
  • Guitar playing rhythm

Vocalist

The Capitols
01.1996 - 04.2002
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as soprano, tenor, alto and bass.
  • Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
  • Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
  • Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.

Education

No Degree -

Perth Modern School
Subiaco, WA

Skills

  • Public Speaking Knowledge
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Instrument Maintenance Proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Team Collaboration
  • Group Activities
  • Class Instruction
  • Active Listening
  • Guitar Playing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Musician Coaching
  • Musical Performance Coordination
  • Music Arrangements

Timeline

Band Leader

The Martini Set
11.2021 - Current

Professional Vocalist/Guitar Player

The Aston Martinis
03.2002 - 05.2021

Vocalist

The Capitols
01.1996 - 04.2002

No Degree -

Perth Modern School
Steven Howard