Christopher Ransome

From : 01/11/08
Until : 31/12/30

My name is Chris Ransome. I'm a 21 year old music enthusiast and have worked in a few areas within the music industry. I have worked as a promoter, session player (guitar mainly) both live and recording work. I have co managed my band for a number of years now and I also teach guitar part time. I'm looking to further myself intellectually and practically within the music industry as a songwriter, performer and a businessman.

Music Related

Songwriter and session player for up and coming artistes.
1/2007 - Present Dirty Beats Entertainment, London, SE
This job has involved the organization of meetings between artist management, artists and session players in order to reach the end goal. I.e. get the artist in question off the ground. This job has let me perform in a variety of well respected venues, as well as take part in many a recording and songwriting session. This has helped me get a better overall feel about the business of the music industry, and has provided many a challenge which we have all had to overcome. Long drives to various festivals and gig venues, as well as the loading and unloading of all the equipment help keep everything in perspective. The hard work is all worth it though when plan finally comes together. As this job stands now, it is an ongoing job, with plans leading to a final album release date of an artist known as Kimberly Anne in 2009, with an EP already available on Itunes called "Play The Game" where I co wrote the track, "Borderline".
Writing for commercial gain as well as to further my own musicality is something I love to do.

Guitar Tutor 01/01/09-Present

I have been teaching guitar for almost a year now. I aim to keep the idea of guitar playing as fun as possible, with focus mainly on creativity rather than technicality as to make the student stand out from the generic "shredders" in todays guitar world.

Non Musical Jobs

Office Assistant/Warehouse/Prep Technician
10/2002 - 9/2007
then
05/08-11/08 Presteigne Charter, New Malden/Crawley, London/SE
By working at Presteigne Part time over the past 5/6 years I have gained skills such as health and safety training, as well the knowledge of dispatch programs such as CETA and other IT programs, including all the standard MS office tools. During my time there, I was given many responsibilities including archive work, filing, prepping TV cameras alongside engineers, learning the basics of the broadcast industry, both business and practical, and have also gone on many jobs outside of the workplace. I was also part of the team responsible for the prepping and loading for all of the equipment for all of the Red bull air racing series which consisted of 9 events all over the world in the summer of 2006, Party in the Park 2006 as well as the World Cup 2006 also. I played a part in target setting, and organizing realistic ways of achieving the goals set to the workforce.


Flyman,Technical Crew
12/2007 - 1/2008 The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill, Surrey
My work as a theatre tech gave me the opportunity to stretch myself mentally and physically, and gave me the chance to appreciate the efforts of both manual labour work, and the commitment required to see a job through.

1/2003 - Present Guitar Tuition
Guitar tutor and Songwriting coach.
1/1999 - Present Fear No Fish
Songwriter/Co-manager/Artist
1/2000 - 1/2003 Solo School of Singing
Pupil and session guitarist

8/2004 - 6/2006 The Brit School, BTEC Music Practise., Selhurst, SE London
Gained a DDM in music practise. (Equivalent to 3 "A" grade A levels.)This course covered a variety of subjects ranging from writing for journalistic purposes through to studio based work. From ethnomusicology, to actually setting up and putting on a tour, including everything from travel costs to equipment hire. This course provided me with the tools that I required to further myself in the music industry from a business standpoint.


9/2002 - 7/2003 Reigate College, Reigate, Surrey
AS Level English Language and Literature – C
AS Level Philosophy – D
AS Level Music Technology- C


9/1997 - 5/2002 Reigate School, Woodhatch, Surrey
Secondary School or equivalent
GCSEs are as follows.
English Language-A English Literature-B Mathematics-B
Science (Double Award)-BB Music-B
Spanish-D
Geography-D
IT-C
RE-A*

Godin LGXT Quilted Maple
1 Semour Duncan Custom Custom Pickup
1 Semour Duncan Jazz 2 Pickup
Has a midi port for synth access.

1 Fender Strat
1 PAF Joe Pickup
1 Fred Pickup
1 Invader Pickup

1 Epiphone Les Paul

1 Takemine Acoustic

1 Custom Fender Telecaster FMT

Peavey JSX 100w Amplifier

Peavey Bandit 112 50 watt Amplifier

Marshall GR30 solid state amp.



1 Roland VG88 Guitar Synth Unit (For use with the Godin)

I'm a competant drummer also, and enjoy working with and writing in a variety of commercial formats, from heavy metal through to folk.

European Union

Are You Seeking A Full Time Position Rather Than Freelance Employment?: yes