Joseph Aste Resume
Education
New York University, Major in Music Business (Class of 2021)
Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, CA
· Graduated June 2017
· Final GPA (10-12 weighted): 4.13
Experience
Produced, Mastered “NY2CA” on streaming services, October 2018
· spotify:album:5XVjCvlPR4s1YBz2eF45RF
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered “No Hesitation” on all streaming services, May 2018
· ------------/us/album/no-hesitation/------------
Member of the West 4th Record Label (NYU), 2017-2018
· Part of the “Record Production” division
· Worked on production for artists Nick Jaeckel, and Charger
Internship, Surfdog Records, Encinitas, CA, June - August 2016
· Entailed anything from mailing out merchandise orders and picking up lunch for staff, to helping plan out Brian Setzer’s 2016 Christmas Tour and work on a Sublime 40 Oz. to Freedom Beer Partnership with local breweries
Digital Composition Club, Canyon Crest Academy, 2015 - 2017
· Creating, editing, and mixing music for Canyon Crest Academy performances
Teacher’s Assistant (Jazz Band), Canyon Crest Academy, January 2016 – June 2016, August 2016 - January 2017
· Supervised by Nathan Jarrell and Amy Villanova, Canyon Crest Academy Music Program
· Provide technical and stage assistance for directors in different studio settings
Music Editor, 2015-2016
· “Aerosol Can,” a student directed dance show at Canyon Crest Academy
· Senior thesis conservatory performance of Skylar Sorkin, Dancer, Canyon Crest Academy
· Senior thesis conservatory performance of Ashley Yang, Dancer, Canyon Crest Academy
· Canyon Crest Academy Pep Rally (2 times, May and October 2016)
· Composition for “Body Aloud” multimedia performing arts show at Canyon Crest Academy
Creative Advisor, 2015-2016
· “Aerosol Can,” a student directed dance show at Canyon Crest Academy
Member, Club Warm, Canyon Crest Academy, 2013 – 2014
· Rotating volunteer activities throughout the community
Honors
The San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic team, achieving a 4.10 GPA, 2017
The San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic team, achieving a 3.98 GPA, 2016
Canyon Crest Academy Varsity Soccer team, 2014-present
Canyon Crest Academy Junior Varsity Soccer team, 2013
Presidential Physical Fitness Award, 2013
President’s Education Awards Program, Outstanding Academic Excellence, 2011
Solana Pacific Artist of the Year, 2011
Artwork displayed in the San Diego Art Institute, in Balboa Park, 2009
Activities / Interests
Band Member, Boys and Girls Club Music Program, 2014
· Performed at House of Blues, San Diego, CA
· Performed at “Touch a Truck” Cancer Fundraiser at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA
· Performed at Fiesta Del Sol Festival, Solana Beach, CA
· Performed at “Commotion by the Ocean” at Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego, CA
Instruments –
· Guitar. Bass Guitar, Piano, Banjo, Ukulele, Drums
Computer Skills
Advanced user Reason, Logic Pro X, Garageband
Intermediate/Advanced skills with Pro Tools
Advanced user of Spotify, Soundcloud, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media
Beginner/Intermediate skills in Java, Python, C++
Advanced Microsoft Word
Advanced Powerpoint and Mac Pages
Relevant Courses
Digital Composition
Recording Arts
Business Structure of the Music Industry
Recording Tech
Music Theory
Introduction to Computer Science
Education
New York University, Major in Music Business (Class of 2021)
Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, CA
· Graduated June 2017
· Final GPA (10-12 weighted): 4.13
Experience
Produced, Mastered “NY2CA” on streaming services, October 2018
· spotify:album:5XVjCvlPR4s1YBz2eF45RF
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered “No Hesitation” on all streaming services, May 2018
· ------------/us/album/no-hesitation/------------
Member of the West 4th Record Label (NYU), 2017-2018
· Part of the “Record Production” division
· Worked on production for artists Nick Jaeckel, and Charger
Internship, Surfdog Records, Encinitas, CA, June - August 2016
· Entailed anything from mailing out merchandise orders and picking up lunch for staff, to helping plan out Brian Setzer’s 2016 Christmas Tour and work on a Sublime 40 Oz. to Freedom Beer Partnership with local breweries
Digital Composition Club, Canyon Crest Academy, 2015 - 2017
· Creating, editing, and mixing music for Canyon Crest Academy performances
Teacher’s Assistant (Jazz Band), Canyon Crest Academy, January 2016 – June 2016, August 2016 - January 2017
· Supervised by Nathan Jarrell and Amy Villanova, Canyon Crest Academy Music Program
· Provide technical and stage assistance for directors in different studio settings
Music Editor, 2015-2016
· “Aerosol Can,” a student directed dance show at Canyon Crest Academy
· Senior thesis conservatory performance of Skylar Sorkin, Dancer, Canyon Crest Academy
· Senior thesis conservatory performance of Ashley Yang, Dancer, Canyon Crest Academy
· Canyon Crest Academy Pep Rally (2 times, May and October 2016)
· Composition for “Body Aloud” multimedia performing arts show at Canyon Crest Academy
Creative Advisor, 2015-2016
· “Aerosol Can,” a student directed dance show at Canyon Crest Academy
Member, Club Warm, Canyon Crest Academy, 2013 – 2014
· Rotating volunteer activities throughout the community
Honors
The San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic team, achieving a 4.10 GPA, 2017
The San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic team, achieving a 3.98 GPA, 2016
Canyon Crest Academy Varsity Soccer team, 2014-present
Canyon Crest Academy Junior Varsity Soccer team, 2013
Presidential Physical Fitness Award, 2013
President’s Education Awards Program, Outstanding Academic Excellence, 2011
Solana Pacific Artist of the Year, 2011
Artwork displayed in the San Diego Art Institute, in Balboa Park, 2009
Activities / Interests
Band Member, Boys and Girls Club Music Program, 2014
· Performed at House of Blues, San Diego, CA
· Performed at “Touch a Truck” Cancer Fundraiser at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA
· Performed at Fiesta Del Sol Festival, Solana Beach, CA
· Performed at “Commotion by the Ocean” at Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego, CA
Instruments –
· Guitar. Bass Guitar, Piano, Banjo, Ukulele, Drums
Computer Skills
Advanced user Reason, Logic Pro X, Garageband
Intermediate/Advanced skills with Pro Tools
Advanced user of Spotify, Soundcloud, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media
Beginner/Intermediate skills in Java, Python, C++
Advanced Microsoft Word
Advanced Powerpoint and Mac Pages
Relevant Courses
Digital Composition
Recording Arts
Business Structure of the Music Industry
Recording Tech
Music Theory
Introduction to Computer Science