Maria Kim
Vocalist
Seoul,Korea
Summary
Dynamic and versatile musician with a rich background in live performances and music theory, honed through experiences at Seoul Jazz Academy and as a freelancer. Excelled in mentoring artists and arranging music, significantly enhancing audience engagement and performance quality. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and leveraging extensive and varied repertoire to meet diverse musical demands.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Musician
Freelancer
Korea
2014.01 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
- Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
- Improved overall band dynamics by providing constructive feedback and fostering open communication among members.
- Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and refining individual skills on various instruments.
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Increased fan base through engaging social media content, connecting with music enthusiasts worldwide.
- Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
- Conducted workshops for aspiring musicians to build skills and confidence.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Performed in Number shows.
- Curated playlists for live performances that catered to specific audiences or events, ensuring a positive reception from attendees.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
- Mentored aspiring musicians through workshops and private lessons, fostering their passion for musicmaking.
- Developed and executed well-rehearsed setlists to maximize audience satisfaction during live shows.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Sought out professional development opportunities such as masterclasses or workshops to continuously improve musicianship skills.
- Established strong relationships with recording studios, ensuring efficient scheduling for album production sessions.
- Secured consistent gig opportunities through effective networking with venue owners and event organizers.
- Designed eye-catching promotional materials to advertise upcoming shows, increasing ticket sales.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
Skills
Live performances
Mixing skills
Live sessions
Music Theory
Scheduling
Arranging music
Special performances
Versatile
Sound engineering
Mentoring artists
Dedicated
Busking experience
Improvising
Sight Reading
Practicing pieces
Perfect pitch
Rhythmic foundations
Extensive and varied repertoire
Vibrato
Spiccato
Glissando
Studio recording experience
Extensive performance background
Musical theory
Private Lessons
Musical notation reading
Music writing
Pizzicato
Harmonizing
Broad rhythmic range
Music theory expertise
Voice instruction
Comprehensive knowledge of harmony
Specializing in Style
Musical coaching
Outgoing and friendly
Talented sight-reader
Stage Performance
Vocal projection
Sight singing
Solo singing
Wide singing range
Timeline
Musician
Freelancer
2014.01 - Current