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jessiemakela5310 + Musician in Mystic, CT

jessiemakela5310
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ABOUT

I consider myself an all-around musician, which means I love music theory first. I arrange and compose music, but primarily I'm an arranger, transcriber, and performer. I have played different styles in different venues with lots of groups over time.

I was part of a cover band, Off 95, for three years, and had to bow out recently because my work schedule has exploded and made our rehearsal schedule almost impossible - so I would like to offer myself right now as a substitute or stand-in player, or contributor to a studio project, or really anything where I don't need to lock in for 4-hr rehearsals on weekdays, as much as I enjoy them.

I was music director and accompanist/band leader for a high school theater group for about 7 years and continue to do this as time allows. Several years ago, I composed a full length musical for the school to perform, and charted it and played it with student musicians. I have helped teens with their tone, finding pitches, rhythm, etc., and as needed, I arrange the background vocals for bands I am in.

I enjoy 'covering' other musicians' songs, but I do NOT want to be a copy machine or a note-for-note regurgitator of music. That's what modern technology/mp3 players are for. I like taking a song and changing its meter, or its genre or instrumentation, etc.

My biggest strength, I'm told, is having a very good 'ear'. I have been told I am also a very emotive and creative pianist, and I play for Groton Bible Chapel's traditional hymn service every other week.

I have composed and 'produced' several albums of original music on a 16-track recorder and have done a terrible job of self-promotion, with the exception of a couple open-mics and some be videos.

VERY BUSY SCHEDULE right now with work, Mon-Fri, but I want/neeeeeed to play music, even if only as a stand-in.

Screen name:
jessiemakela5310
Member since:
Feb 23 2013
Active over 1 month ago
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

people who like chords and respect them, along with all the transitions they unfold... the antithesis of Top 40 radio... i'll list some influences soon...

EQUIPMENT

lots... i'll update this soon... i have a studio but it's in pieces at the moment - plus 3 keyboards and a nice keyboard amp, etc...

MUSIC