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Steve Carson

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Steve is a versatile and experienced musician with 10+ years experience performing. Proficient in Saxophone and skilled in secondary instruments - clarinet, flute, piano Steve is a collaborative team player known for strong communication. Also a passionate music educator Steve is committed to helping and passing down musical knowledge to students.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Musician

Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current

Regular performer at various established Canadian Music Venues:

  • The Jazz Bistro, Emmet Ray, Free Times Café, Annette Studios, Poetry Jazz Café, Drom Taberna, Hermans Jazz Club, Frankies Jazz Club.

Painter

T&N Painting
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Worked in a crew of professional painters.

Recorder/Audio Editor

PRISMA
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for recording audio and video and editing final performance videos.

Private Music Teacher

Powell River Academy Of Music
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Provided individual instruction in saxophone and piano.

Music Director

Powell River Community Band
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for running rehearsals and repertoire selection.

Restaurant Server

Paparazzi Pizza
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Prepped food, oversaw oven, cleaned equipment, served customers

Education

Bachelors - Music

Humber College
Toronto, ON
04.2024

High School Diploma -

Kwalikum Secondary School
Qualicum Beach, BC
06.2020

Skills

  • Extensive Performing Experience
  • Proficient Organization & Communication Skills
  • Excellent Collaborator
  • Reliable Punctuality Skills
  • Functional Music Production Skills
  • Admirable Teaching Skills
  • Great Instrument Proficiency

Accomplishments

    Two-time recipient of the Fraser McPherson Jazz Scholarship (2023, 2022).


    Two-time recipient of the Humber College Scott Henshaw Memorial Scholarship (2023, 2021).


    Humber College Wragg Family Scholarship (2020).


    Bill Dwyer Memorial Scholarship (2019).


    National Youth Jazz Combo Member (2019).

Timeline

Recorder/Audio Editor

PRISMA
06.2022 - 06.2023

Painter

T&N Painting
05.2022 - 07.2023

Music Director

Powell River Community Band
05.2022 - 08.2022

Private Music Teacher

Powell River Academy Of Music
01.2021 - 12.2022

Restaurant Server

Paparazzi Pizza
01.2020 - 12.2021

Freelance Musician

Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current

Bachelors - Music

Humber College

High School Diploma -

Kwalikum Secondary School
Steve Carson