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Summary of qualifications

Skills include music composition, songwriting, arrangement, orchestration, digital and analog audio recording and live engineering, midi sequencing, and multi-instrumental music sessions and vocal performance.

HD motion photography, cinematography, video production, direction and editing.

Commercial still photography.

Copywriting and scriptwriting.

Voice over.

Experiences comprise the creation of works for multi-media publication.

 

Experience

 

Brett Houston Creations 1999-present Los Angeles, CA

Music composition, songwriting and copywriting for various projects and clientele.

Multi-instrumental session player for live and studio performances.

HD motion / video production and editing, commercial still photography.

Audio engineering for live events and studio recording.

 

Vista Del Mar 2001-2012 Los Angeles, CA

Music director, residential treatment center and school for teens with special needs. Responsibilities include music instruction in guitar, piano, voice, percussion, composition and recording. Production and direction of a band and choir for performance events. Creation of a full-service recording studio. Composition and arrangement of music as well as multi-instrument performances for special events and services. Music therapy sessions for children with Autism. Video production, direction and editing of promotional pieces highlighting programs.

 

Inextremis R.P.M. 1994-1999 Paris, France

Owner/operator of recording, publishing and management company.

Responsibilities included songwriting, musical performances, sound engineering, booking international tours, management and the creation of promotional materials.

 

Houston Imagery Productions 1986-1994 Dallas, Texas

Owner/operator of production studio specializing in advertising, promotion and documentation projects. Responsibilities included still and video photography, sound engineering, and music composition for such clients as FOX, CBS, and NBC Television, Midnite Radio Intl. and The Movie Channel.

 

Summary of Professionally Proven Skills:

Musical: Classical and contemporary composition and orchestration. Performance and recording experience with vocals, guitar, pedal steel guitar, upright and elcectric bass, piano, drums, percussion and trumpet.

Audio: Live stage and studio, digital and analog audio engineering, production, direction and editing.

Visual: Still and HD motion photography, production, direction and editing.

Computer: Digital Performer, Kontakt, Gigastudio, Logic, Pro tools, Finale, Encore, Sibelius, Final Cut Pro & Premiere.

Language: English, Texan, French and Hebrew.

People: Leadership experience in managing and directing musicians and staff. Good presentation and clear communication. Creative and efficient problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Creative: Strong artistic ability to create fresh and original material with commercial potential.

Affiliations: ASCAP

 

Education

1994-1995 Strasbourg and Paris, France. Private studies with music composers Joelle Pflieger and Francois Hughes Leclair.

Richland College 1989-1993. Dallas, Texas. Music composition and performance.

1988-1994 Private guitar, piano, voice and music composition instruction with various teachers.

C.C.C. College, 1988-89 Dallas, Texas. Music composition, performance and recording engineering.

Sound Southwest Recording Studios; 1989 Dallas, Texas. Apprentice engineer to Jon Early Ligon

Private guitar lessons with Mark Menza. 1984-88. Dallas, Texas

Private trumpet lessons with Jerry Winkle. 1977-1983 LaGrande, Oregon.

 

Personal Interests:

Mountain biking, kayaking, snowboarding, Jeepin, travel and practical jokes.

 

 

Studio:

Fully equipped A/V recording and production studio.

Mobile rig available for on-location sessions.

Full capability HD motion / video production gear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

©2012 Brett Houston ASCAP