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Eric Arena |
| Objective: | To work with clients to assist and aid in creating their musical visions either as a producer, engineer, or both. |
| Employment: | Recording Engineer/ Producer November 2002- Present Zing Recording Studios |
| Clean and maintain studio, care for studio gear and routinely test equipment | ||
| Record, edit, mix and master projects as needed by the client(s) | ||
| Understand and be familiar with many styles of music and how to get the appropriate sounds/tones a client is looking for | ||
| Understand the vision, ideas and budget of the client(s) and offer creative and original production ideas to help their project | ||
| Work on a friendly, first-name basis and make the client(s) feel comfortable to get the most out of their experience | ||
| Offer assistance with any skills possessed (instrument performance, recording/mixing techniques) | ||
| Leave client(s) with a final product that meets and/or exceeds expectations | ||
| Assist client(s) with questions and concerns and offer resources for project duplication |
Bank Teller April 2002 - August 2002 Banknorth Massachusetts |
| Conduct banking transactions upon customer request | ||
| Offer customers other banking options to suit their needs | ||
| Balance teller drawer daily without error | ||
| Oversee and balance bank vault and ATM machine without error | ||
| Work on a first-name basis with known customers and large investors to make them comfortable |
Intern / Management Assistant August 2000 - November 2002 Zing Recording Studios, Westfield, MA |
| Answer phones and schedule sessions for clients | ||
| Clean studio regularly | ||
| Assist Head Engineer with session set-up and take-down | ||
| Organize files and assist studio manager as needed |
Education: |
The Hartt School Of Music September 2002- Present |
| Major: Music Production and Music Management |
Personal Study August 2000 - Present |
| One-on-one study/mentoring with producer and engineer Jim Fogarty, owner of Zing Recording Studios, Westfield, MA |
Skills: |
| Knowledge of ProTools HD: Comfortable and fluent with program & use of plugins | ||
| Experience with Sony MCI analog console, routing and automation | ||
| Experience with and familiar with sounds and characteristics of outboard gear (Avalon preamps and EQ, Neve preamps and EQ, Focusrite preamps and EQ, UA M610 preamp, UA 1176 compressor/limiter, dbx 160x compressor/limiter, Langevin preamps, ART preamps, and much more | ||
| Experience with and familiar with sounds and characteristics of numerous microphones (Neumann M147, Neumann KM184, Earthworks TC40K, AKG 414, AKG 451, AKG D112, AKG C3000B, Shure SM57 & SM58, Sennheiser 421 & 441, EV RE20, Blue Baby Bottle and many more | ||
| Instrument Studies: |
| Guitar: 14 years of study (rock, jazz and classical) with teachers David Gomes, Rich Goldstein and Randy Johnston |
| Bass: 6 years of self-study (rock), Drums: 4 years of self-study (rock) |
Honors: |
| Dean's List, Honor Roll | ||
| MVP Award: IAJE Jazz Competition (2000), MVP Award: IAJE Jazz Competition (1998) | ||
| IAJE Citations for Outstanding Musicianship: 8 (1996-2000) | ||
| All-State recommendation for Jazz Guitar | ||
Experiences: |
| Westfield, MA Middle School Jazz Band (1995-1996) Westfield, MA High School Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combo (1996-2000) |
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| Western Massachusetts Junior District Jazz Ensemble (1996) Western Massachusetts Senior District Jazz Ensemble (1997, 1998, 2000) |
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| Performances with multiple local rock bands (1996-2003) | ||
| 13 Performances as rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist with Vanguard Records recording artists Butterfly Jones (12: Key West, Florida, 75 minutes each; 1: Virginia Beach, Virginia, over 90 minutes) | ||
| Performance on numerous local recordings for lead guitar, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, drums, vocals, backup vocals, piano and percussion | ||
| Producer and engineer for numerous Northeast area bands and performers ranging from metal, hardcore, heavy rock, and acoustic rock to jazz, experimental, and Celtic | ||
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