Justin Deas
Los Angeles
Summary
Developed collaborative and leadership skills in dynamic and creative environment, excelling in team coordination and project management. Effective in guiding and mentoring talent to achieve artistic goals. Looking to transition into new field to apply these transferable skills in fresh and challenging setting.
Hardworking performance leader skilled at selecting and arranging musical pieces for regular, holiday and special event performances. Adept at working with individual performers to optimize sound and abilities.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Musical Director/Pianist
Tinashe
04.2021 - Current
- Enhanced musical performances by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to performers.
- Collaborated with choreographers and stage directors to ensure seamless integration of music and movement in productions.
- Utilized social media platforms effectively to promote upcoming performances and connect with fans worldwide.
- Negotiated contracts with professional musicians, securing top talent for various productions at competitive rates.
Music Director/Piano Player
Marsha Ambrosius
02.2019 - Current
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Built strong relationships within the community by organizing outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
Music Director/Pianist
Charlie Puth
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Selected and arranged music for 8 holiday performances and special events.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Collaborated with musicians for seamless coordination and optimal execution of live events.
- Promoted upcoming concerts through social media campaigns, increasing audience turnout at events.
- Scheduled and organized recording sessions with musicians and vocalists.
- Secured guest artist appearances at concerts by maintaining strong connections within the industry network.
Piano Player
Kanye West Sunday Service
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained excellent physical conditioning of hands and fingers through regular exercises specifically designed for pianists'' needs.
- Developed original compositions for commissioned projects, demonstrating creativity and versatility as a musician.
Music Director/Piano Player
Snoh Aalegra
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Selected and arranged music for 5 holiday performances and special events.
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
Music Director
Far East Movement
06.2012 - 08.2018
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
Piano Player
SolFusion Coorporate Band
02.2015 - 07.2018
- Received positive feedback from clients for outstanding professionalism and punctuality during private events such as weddings or corporate functions.
- Developed original compositions for commissioned projects, demonstrating creativity and versatility as a musician.
- Collaborated with other musicians and singers to create engaging live performances, showcasing musical talent and abilities.
- Played at regular events or [Venue].
Education
No Degree - Music Theory And Business Managment
Francis Marion University
Florence, SCSkills
- Artistic vision
- Stage presence
- Repertoire selection
- Music arranging
- Music composition
- Sound design
- Studio management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative vision
- Music editing
- Professionalism
- Talent scouting
- Project management
- Networking skills
Timeline
Musical Director/Pianist
Tinashe
04.2021 - Current
Music Director/Pianist
Charlie Puth
04.2021 - 06.2024
Piano Player
Kanye West Sunday Service
03.2019 - 09.2020
Music Director/Piano Player
Marsha Ambrosius
02.2019 - Current
Music Director/Piano Player
Snoh Aalegra
03.2018 - 09.2019
Piano Player
SolFusion Coorporate Band
02.2015 - 07.2018
Music Director
Far East Movement
06.2012 - 08.2018
No Degree - Music Theory And Business Managment
Francis Marion University
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