Nathan Sherman: Musician, Sound Designer, Virtual Marketing Enthusiast
Nathan Sherman
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced sound designer, producer and musician capable of meeting deadlines and maintaining an organized and professional work environment. Experienced with many aspects of computer music and audio such as lower level instrument design, detailed sound design, composition, recording/ mixing, audio editing, and file/ session management.
SKILLS
-Great comprehension of all content creator tools on major social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr
-Proficient in DAWs such as Ableton Live (9 and 10), Pro Tools, Logic, Renoise, Reason
-Experience creating patches, instruments and libraries with VSTs such as Trash, Guitar Rig, Serum, Massive, FM8, Absynth, Kontakt, Ableton synths and FX, Melda plug ins...
-Experience in coding environments such as MAX, Csound, Reaktor
WORK HISTORY
GUITARIST | 07/2018 to Current MMPH - Los Angeles, California
-Experience with analogue gear such as the Prophet 5, Buchla Music Easel, and various modular environments such as the Make Noise Shared System
-Experience recording and editing field recordings and sampling sessions as well as building sample based instruments
-Experience with synching audio to video in Pro Tools and Logic
-Can maintain and organize sound and preset libraries
Operated a MIDI guitar rig for touring artist MMPH (Tri Angle records)
This involved creating and playing patches that process guitar signal as well as control software synths
MUSICIAN | 01/2015 to Current
Self Employed Musician - Los Angeles, California
Have consistently written and toured as a guitarist with my band Floral since 2015. We have two records that have been pressed on vinyl and have played overseas in the UK as well as many US dates. Over the years we have managed to gain a rather significant following using regular social media campaigns on all major platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter
MUSIC INSTRUCTOR | 07/2013 to 08/2017 Summer Rock Camp - Los Altos, CA
Worked for three summers as a counselor and band coach at Palo Alto Summer Rock camp instructing students (ages 8 - 16)
Instructed students in music theory and instrumental skill in a classroom environment. STUDIO INTERN | 07/2013 to 06/2014
RTP Studios - Mountain View, CA
Assisting in maintaining and operating in a music studio in Mountain View California where I would be required to run Pro Tools sessions, edit audio, and set up studio equipment.
PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR | 01/2012 to 01/2014 Self Employed - Los Altos, CA
Worked with about 5 students (ages 8 - 14) building basic guitar and bass skills while developing a curriculum for each individual to help understand the fundamentals of music theory. This often times involved breaking down songs that they enjoyed to analyze
harmony, melody and rhythm.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss their expectations for instruction, lesson scheduling and other practical matters.
EDUCATION
Berklee College Of Music - Boston, MA | Electronic Production And Sound Design
2018
Nathan Sherman
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced sound designer, producer and musician capable of meeting deadlines and maintaining an organized and professional work environment. Experienced with many aspects of computer music and audio such as lower level instrument design, detailed sound design, composition, recording/ mixing, audio editing, and file/ session management.
SKILLS
-Great comprehension of all content creator tools on major social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr
-Proficient in DAWs such as Ableton Live (9 and 10), Pro Tools, Logic, Renoise, Reason
-Experience creating patches, instruments and libraries with VSTs such as Trash, Guitar Rig, Serum, Massive, FM8, Absynth, Kontakt, Ableton synths and FX, Melda plug ins...
-Experience in coding environments such as MAX, Csound, Reaktor
WORK HISTORY
GUITARIST | 07/2018 to Current MMPH - Los Angeles, California
-Experience with analogue gear such as the Prophet 5, Buchla Music Easel, and various modular environments such as the Make Noise Shared System
-Experience recording and editing field recordings and sampling sessions as well as building sample based instruments
-Experience with synching audio to video in Pro Tools and Logic
-Can maintain and organize sound and preset libraries
Operated a MIDI guitar rig for touring artist MMPH (Tri Angle records)
This involved creating and playing patches that process guitar signal as well as control software synths
MUSICIAN | 01/2015 to Current
Self Employed Musician - Los Angeles, California
Have consistently written and toured as a guitarist with my band Floral since 2015. We have two records that have been pressed on vinyl and have played overseas in the UK as well as many US dates. Over the years we have managed to gain a rather significant following using regular social media campaigns on all major platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter
MUSIC INSTRUCTOR | 07/2013 to 08/2017 Summer Rock Camp - Los Altos, CA
Worked for three summers as a counselor and band coach at Palo Alto Summer Rock camp instructing students (ages 8 - 16)
Instructed students in music theory and instrumental skill in a classroom environment. STUDIO INTERN | 07/2013 to 06/2014
RTP Studios - Mountain View, CA
Assisting in maintaining and operating in a music studio in Mountain View California where I would be required to run Pro Tools sessions, edit audio, and set up studio equipment.
PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR | 01/2012 to 01/2014 Self Employed - Los Altos, CA
Worked with about 5 students (ages 8 - 14) building basic guitar and bass skills while developing a curriculum for each individual to help understand the fundamentals of music theory. This often times involved breaking down songs that they enjoyed to analyze
harmony, melody and rhythm.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss their expectations for instruction, lesson scheduling and other practical matters.
EDUCATION
Berklee College Of Music - Boston, MA | Electronic Production And Sound Design
2018