John Fairbanks
San Diego,CA
Summary
To obtain a position in the airline industry as a flight attendant using the years of experience and skills obtained as a collaborative musician and music instructor. Wish to allow freedom to do music more selectively with a flexible schedule with a transition into a non music related field. Achieve more work-life balance.
Qualified musician with robust background in providing musical support for variety of performances and rehearsals. Demonstrated ability in collaborating with vocalists and instrumentalists, enhancing overall musical presentations. Proven proficiency in sight-reading and improvisation, contributing to seamless performance execution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Musician
Under the Covers
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Cover Band for hire based in San Diego
- Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
- Website: www.underthecoversinsandiego.com
- Rewrote original scores of popular songs to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
Piano Instructor
Little School of Music
01.2013 - Current
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
Piano Instructor and Accompanist
Independant Contractor
07.2006 - Current
- 200+ students, thousands of lessons, over 20+ years of teaching experience
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pedagogical approaches by attending professional development conferences and seminars in music education.
- Fostered a sense of discipline in students through consistent reinforcement of practice routines and goal-setting strategies.
- Enhanced student performance by tailoring individualized lesson plans based on each student''s unique learning style and needs.
- Organized special events like recitals and fundraisers to provide additional avenues for musical growth and inspiration for students.
- Accompanied various other professional musicians choirs and students in instructor's studio classes and recitals all over Southern California
Accompanist/Assistant Director
Santa Clarita Children's Choir
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Accompanied and Assisted Directed 2 children's choirs
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Served on the Board of Directors to plan concerts and events for the group
Show Choir Accompanist/Assistant Director
William S. Hart High School District
01.2007 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Helped to plan and arrange competition shows for 5 groups each year
- Enhanced choir performance by effectively accompanying various vocal ensembles during rehearsals and concerts.
- Offered professional insights during repertoire planning meetings, advocating for effective balance between technical challenges and aesthetic appeal.
Accompanist
United Methodist Church
01.2007 - 06.2022
- Directed and accompanied Youth Choir
- Accompanied and children's choir and occasionally ran rehearsals
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Piano Performance, Music Business and Entertainment Industries
University of Miami
Miami, FL05-2004
High School -
Saugus High School
Saugus, California06-2000
Skills
- Proficient in Sibelius, Finale, Musescore music programs, Mac and PC
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- Musical theory
- Arranging music
- Live performances
- Sight reading
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Reliability
- Relationship building
- Flexible schedule
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 584, Valencia, CA
- Bertha Foster Music Full Scholarship Recipient (2000-2004)
- President, Provost and Dean's lists (2000-2004)
- Santa Clarita Valley Community Service Scholarship
- 2004 Senior Honors Recipient, University of Miami Department of Keyboard Performance
- Teacher of the Year, Santa Clarita Branch of MTAC (2013, 2020)
Non-music industry work experience
- Round Table Pizza, Inc., In store worker 1998-2000
- University of Miami Wellness Center, Desk Assistant, 2002-2003
- The Related Group of Florida, Office Assistant, 2005-2006 A Real Estate Developer limited partnership based in South Florida.
Affiliations
- Music Teachers Association of California
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Musician
Under the Covers
01.2023 - Current
Accompanist/Assistant Director
Santa Clarita Children's Choir
09.2017 - 03.2020
Piano Instructor
Little School of Music
01.2013 - Current
Show Choir Accompanist/Assistant Director
William S. Hart High School District
01.2007 - 06.2023
Accompanist
United Methodist Church
01.2007 - 06.2022
Piano Instructor and Accompanist
Independant Contractor
07.2006 - Current
Bachelors Degree - Piano Performance, Music Business and Entertainment Industries
University of Miami
High School -
Saugus High School
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