Martin Wright

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Teaching Experience

Between 2000 & 2006 I was employed by the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education as a learning tutor. My main duties included:

• Teaching level 2,3 & 4 music courses to students aged 16 – 25.

I specialised in computer music production and composition (e.g. sequencing, sampling and synthesis, sound for film & TV,) and basic studio recording techniques. All sessions were delivered in computer suites or multi-track recording studios.

(Equipment used: Logic Pro and associated plug-ins / software instruments, Pro Tools and associated hardware including: Digidesign M-Box, Digi 001/002 and Control 24, Cubase SX and associated Mackie control surface and multi-track recording studios with associated outboard, mics and peripherals.)

• Designing and delivering short music technology evening classes.

• Co-ordinating BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology

Duties involved: Compiling student grades & completing awarding body forms for certification, internal verification and making provision for external verifiers and maintaining a course file of centralised administrational materials for staff and auditors.

Between 2006 & 2008 I worked part-time for Apple. My duties included:

• Giving ‘one-to-one’ training sessions on creative software - including Logic Pro 7 & 8, Garageband, Final Cut Pro, Motion and iLife

• Teaching customers how to troubleshoot OS X systems, software and hardware problems

Knowledge through industrial experience

For the past 3 years I have been working as a ‘freelance creative’. The range of projects and tasks are diverse but are mainly focused on:

• Music Production (e.g. Co-producing ‘Kids of the Future’ single with the chart band ‘Jonas Brothers’ for Disney’s ‘Meet the Robinsons’ sound track and the 1.8m selling self-titled album ‘Jonas Brothers.’)

• Musical compositions and audio edits for promotional material (including Disney & Pixar’s films WALL E, Bolt, G-Force & Bedtime Stories)

• Composing theme tunes for international TV shows (e.g. Disney Channel’s ‘Famous Five: On the Case’)

• Creating sound design, effects, Foley for interactive medias (e.g. Digital Outlook’s online flash game ‘Viva Voodoo’, adidas international in-store promotional campaign)

• Editing audio (e.g. Editing & mastering of audio for McDonald's Happy Meal music premiums.)

During the 1990’s, after working for two years as an assistant sound engineer, I started to record my own material. Over the next seven years I signed several recording and publishing deals, had numerous releases and many successes including:

• Gaining an entry in the ‘Guinness Book of Hit Albums’ for my contribution to the chart topping compilation album ‘Ambient Dub Volume 2’

• Selling 60K records in the US, which are still in print today and receive regular US airplay

• Co-producing music with Jamiroquai producer Al Stone that still receives regular international airplay

• Remixing artist such as Mantronik, EPMD & Beastie Boys

Knowledge through qualifications

In 2008 I achieved a first class BA (Hons) in Music Technology. Studying this degree encouraged me to explore new musical avenues and concepts, and consolidate my existing music technology knowledge. My main achievements within this degree were:

• Final Project – Experimental Sound – Using modern and contemporary production techniques to create a ‘musique concrète’ soundscape and video montage.

• Broadcast Technology - Researched and wrote report on the present and future developments of iTunes and the application of the H.264 video codec.

• Sound for Film - Matrix Redubbed - Recorded the score, sound effects, Foley and ADR for a short film.

• Studio Production Techniques ¬– Created several mixes in 5.1 surround sound.

I have studied many short industry courses including:

• An introduction to Max/MSP – exploring new approaches to music making.

• Apple Certified Pro – user certificate for Logic Pro

• Certified Trainer in Apple Pro Products – official recognition as a Logic Pro trainer

I also hold a City & Guilds Further & Adult Education Teacher Certificate (730-7) that has given me many valuable techniques for teaching and training.

Personal Qualities

Through my experiences collaborating creatively with others, working within the music industry, education & teaching, I have acquired and developed many personal skills that allow me to work better with the people whom surround me.

I am passionate about my work…

• I have genuine energy when I talk about music and music technology.
• I have an enthusiasm for my work that inspires others to get involved.

I am motivated…

• I can work reliably, individually, unsupervised and to strict deadlines.
• I can prioritise tasks and plan ahead.

I am a valuable team member…

• I like to build up trusting relationships and I enjoy discovering others talents, and how they can be used to achieve the teams goals.
• I fully respect others opinions and I listen to what they have to say.
• I am not afraid to ask questions that will enable me to understand others ideas and concepts.

I care about the people whom I work with…

• I am a promoter of equal opportunities, and I work hard to understand the people that surround me.
• Within education, I plan lessons, tasks, teaching aids, materials and assessments in ways that include and engage everybody fully.

I can communicate effectively…

• I explain technical concepts in simple language - using everyday metaphores and analogies.
• I make learning stimulating and enjoyable through genuine enthusiasm and inspirational demonstrations.

I learn quickly…

• I can transfer my skills to learn new software, techniques and concepts.


Career Aims

Having had a varied career with much industrial experience, it is now my desire to return to teaching – the great sense of achievement and reward that it gives has not been experienced in such a genuine way in any other avenue of my career.

I have much relevant knowledge and skills that I am eager to pass on to students new to music technology, as well as help further the knowledge of more experienced learners.

I am passionate about music technology education and want to work within a team to deliver relevant quality teaching and training, provide value for money courses, and play my part in furthering the successes and achievements of the organisation I work within.

2006 - Present Freelance Creative Self Employed, London

• Providing music compositions, sound design and A/V edits for media/marketing companies.

• Providing technical advice and troubleshooting for promotional events

2006 – 2008 Apple Specialist / ‘GYO’ Creative Apple Store, Regent Street, London

• Delivered one-to-one sessions on Apple OS & creative software, including Logic Pro 7 & 8, Final Cut Pro, Garageband, iMovie, iWeb, iPhoto, Office applications and troubleshooting general computer operations.

• Advised customers on creative computer system purchases

2000 – 2006 Music Technology Technician / Learning Tutor Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education

• Providing technical support to workshops and lectures

• Delivering music technology / multimedia lectures and workshops

2001 – 2004 ‘Live’ Sound Engineer / Technician Self Employed, venues nationally

• Rigging and operating PA equipment

• Maintaining and troubleshooting P.A. equipment

1993 – 2000 Recording Artist Self Employed, London

Working within various musical situations I learnt the art of studio-based production and also the workings of the music industry. My main technical duties during this period were programming MIDI hardware & software sequencers, creating sound using hardware and software synthesizers and samplers and recording and mixing real instruments and voices. I produced music in locations as varied as small home studios to large commercial SSL equipped studios.

1990 – 1993 Assistant Sound Engineer Orion Studios, Grimsby, UK

Working voluntarily, I gained a firm grounding in the operation of an analogue recording studio, my main duties included assisting main engineer with equipment set-up, adjustments and de-rigging and throughout recording process and engineering smaller recording projects.

PRS

PPL

2009 Introduction to Max/MSP - Goldsmith College, London

2005 Apple Certified Pro - Logic Pro 7 Apple certification
Three day course assessed competency and operational knowledge of Apple Logic Pro 7 music production software

2005 Certified Trainer - Apple Pro Products Apple certification
Three-day course trained ‘Certified Pros’ to officially teach Apple Logic Pro 7 music production software

2005 Creative Website Design NOCN module
Six day course centered around creating graphics and building websites in HTML. (Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver)

2003 Electronics for Audio Systems Leeds Met. University BSc Creative Music module
Grimsby Institute sponsored industrial updating. Module focused on the theory of ICs and op-amps and was practically assessed through the building of a simple sound synthesizer and filter system.

2003 Studio Composition & Production Leeds Met. University BSc Creative Music module
Grimsby Institute sponsored industrial updating. Module focused on creating music, sound effects, Foley and ADR for film.

1997 The Music Industry Short Course Programme NOCN modules
One-week course focused on non-linear recording and editing techniques on Digidesign Pro Tools and Emagic Logic 4 systems.

2006 – 2008 BA (Hons) Music Technology (First Class) Thames Valley University

2001 City & Guilds Further & Higher Education Teacher Certificate (730-7)
Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education

Software:

Logic Pro 8
Pro Tools
Cubase SX
Sony Sound Forge
Bias Peak

Video Editor / Final Cut Pro

Photographer / Photoshop Editor

Do You Have A Driving Licence?: yes