Live entertainment: General Instrumentalists

parttime

Job Location

Marriott Hotel

Description

Your duty is to entertain audiences through musical artistic expression, working along with the event planner and other musicians to set the tone for specific events.

Requirements

Advanced Proficiency: High-level skill in playing the instrument with strong tone, articulation, and dynamics.

Improvisation Skills: Ability to improvise confidently across various styles, including house, jazz, and pop.

Musical Versatility: Familiarity with a wide range of musical genres and the ability to learn new, specific requests.

Performance Experience: Prior experience in live entertainment, such as wedding bands, club gigs, or cruise ship performances.

Professionalism: Ability to work in a team (with DJs/bands), communicate effectively, and maintain a professional demeanor

Responsibilities

Performance & Entertainment: Delivering live music at events. This includes playing along with DJs, using backing tracks, or performing as a solo act.

Atmosphere Creation: Tailoring sets to the event, such as smooth, romantic tunes for ceremonies/dinners or high- energy, improvised, or popular hits to boost energy on the dancefloor.

Interaction: Engaging with the audience, moving through the venue (if wireless), and creating a memorable, interactive experience.

Technical Setup & Sound: Operating equipment such as microphones, wireless systems, loopers, and harmonizers (e.g., Ableton Live).

Repertoire Development: Maintaining a diverse, polished, and up-to-date repertoire, including Top 40, jazz standards, and improvisation over popular music.

Logistics & Professionalism: Collaborating with event planners, DJs, and sound engineers, conducting sound checks, and maintaining a professional, appropriately dressed appearance

Audio Equipment Management: Setting up and operating personal equipment, including wireless microphones, effects pedals (loopers, harmonizers), and sometimes playing with LED-lit instruments.

Event Customization: Tailoring setlists to match specific themes


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