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MUSIC MAJOR

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Ghandi  Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

OBJECTIVE

To participate in various musical settings as a drummer/vocalist and to perform and record my own original material.

EDUCATION

THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL, New York, NY
Dual Major Performance and Songwriting, B.A. May 1994. Dean’s List.
Played piano for school band. Performed in annual Christmas concert to benefit the homeless.

Resident Assistant for Freshman Dormitory for two consecutive years. Organized student activities and field trips. Managed $500/semester budget.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·         Broad based knowledge and comprehensive academic training in music for 13 years in jazz, rock, pop, Latin and classical music.

·         Principle instrument: Drums with expertise on piano, guitar, voice; songwriting: words and music.

·         Strong grounding in harmony and theory.

·         Experience in performance and recording both in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

·         Own copyright on 25 original pieces of Rock Memorabilia.

·         Bilingual: Spanish and English, verbal, written, reading, musical.

·         Sat on jury for Spin Digest’s International Songwriting Contest, July 1992.

·         Appeared and played drums in rock video for famous Puerto Rican group, Los Hombres Guapos, Christmas 1992.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

1993-Present

The “Record” Record, New York, NY
Served as Assistant Editor at this up-and-coming monthly chronicle of rock music’s early years. Selected feature artists for impending issues, conducted interviews, researched backgrounds, and assisted in editing final product.

1991-Present

The Salmon Run, New York, NY
Weekly performer with band.
Acquired weekly performance slot at this star-studded night club. Played one hour set, opening for such bands as The Dead Onions, Pain Cave, and Burnt Retina.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.