I’m Alexander Makarov, a versatile music professional with experience in music management, teaching, session drumming and songwriting. I would say my forte is to adapt to the client's unique vision of their project or end goals, build a personalised roadmap and an action plan to get our task to the desired result. I can help you record or play live your songs on the drums and a few other instruments, I can compose a song in your desired style implementing all your 'Must have' bullet points, as well as teach you how to play the drums or the piano no matter your skill level or age.

ALEXANDER MAKAROV

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I’m Alexander Makarov, a versatile music professional with experience in music management, teaching, session drumming and songwriting. I would say my forte is to adapt to the client's unique vision of their project or end goals, build a personalised roadmap and an action plan to get our task to the desired result. I can help you record or play live your songs on the drums and a few other instruments, I can compose a song in your desired style implementing all your 'Must have' bullet points, as well as teach you how to play the drums or the piano no matter your skill level or age.

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I’m Alexander Makarov, a versatile music professional with experience in music management, teaching, session drumming and songwriting. I would say my forte is to adapt to the client’s unique vision of their project or end goals, build a personalised roadmap and an action plan to get our task to the desired result. I can help you record or play live your songs on the drums and a few other instruments, I can compose a song in your desired style implementing all your ‘Must have’ bullet points, as well as teach you how to play the drums or the piano no matter your skill level or age.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Band Manager, Band Mentor & Musician at Various rock bands (London)
October 1, 2019 - Present
Founded several rock band projects; currently drummer, co-writer and band manager. Manages promoters, organises UK concerts, coordinates travel and accommodation, photoshoots, band rehearsals, and social media content. Mentored university bands, motivating students, maintaining rehearsal focus, and helping them find an artistic voice while ensuring sets are dynamic and tight for exams.
Music Teacher at Maestro Music Services
September 1, 2025 - Present
Self-employed music teacher and extracurricular leader teaching children from Nursery to Year 6, adapting lesson plans and syllabi to each year group.
Freelance Music Theory Tutor at Independent
November 1, 2019 - Present
After completing 8 Trinity College music theory grades, assisted university-level students with music theory exam preparation and world music pieces aligned with brief requirements.
Freelance Session Drummer at London Studios / Various Artists
May 1, 2021 - Present
Records drum lines in professional studios across London for local and international artists; can follow client instructions across genres; performs live for large projects; recent work includes Guns N' Roses tribute band and a Black Metal act; also teaches private drum classes and performs at events.
Freelance Session Composer at Lisbon, London
September 1, 2015 - Present
Composes songs and musical pieces across genres (symphonies to metal, rock, pop, gospel); writes material for clients using personal artistic voice; composed music for a musical as part of Master’s Degree; has begun licensing music for platforms and scoring for films.
Freelance & Hospitality Worker at Various
September 1, 2020 - Present
Engaged in voice acting, extras work for music clips and adverts, and acting in social media projects; experience in hospitality including bartender roles to enhance communication and social skills.
Band Manager, Band Mentor & Musician at Various Rock Bands / Self-employed (London)
October 1, 2019 - Present
Founded several rock band projects; currently drummer, co-writer, and band manager. Liaise with promoters and organize UK band concerts. Coordinate travel and accommodation, photoshoots, band rehearsals, and social media content. Mentored university bands, motivating students, maintaining focus during rehearsals, helping them find their artistic voice, and ensuring a rich, tight, dynamic performance for exams; built stage presence and confidence.
Freelance Music Theory Tutor at Self-employed
November 1, 2019 - Present
After achieving 8 Trinity College music theory grades, assisted university-level students with exam preparation; taught music theory and supported students with world music pieces per brief.
Freelance Session Drummer at Freelance – Studios (London)
May 1, 2021 - Present
Record drum lines in professional studios across London for local and international artists; record original drum lines and follow client instructions; performed live for large projects; drums for Guns N' Roses tribute band Guns 2 Roses and Ethnic Black Metal band Concrete Age; started private drums classes and performing at function events.
Freelance Session Composer at Self-employed
September 1, 2015 - Present
Compose songs and musical pieces across genres; wrote material for clients using an original voice; composed music for a musical as part of Master's Degree; scoring for films; producing pieces for music licensing platforms.
Other Freelance & Hospitality Jobs at Various
September 1, 2020 - Present
Voice acting, extras in music clips and adverts, acting in social media advert projects (e.g., Once in Russia); hospitality work including bartender roles; developed communication and social skills.

Education

Master's Degree in Music Performance at LCCM
September 25, 2023 - August 9, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance and Production at LCCM
September 25, 2019 - June 15, 2022
Diploma of Higher Education at St Julian's School
September 1, 2014 - May 25, 2019
Master's Degree in Music at London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Music at London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Diploma of Higher Education at St. Julian's School, Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Merit In Master's degree in Music Performance
September 25, 2023 - August 9, 2024
2/1 in Bachelor's degree in Music Performance and Production
September 25, 2019 - June 15, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other
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    In the last two years I’ve been actively working as a private music tutor, teaching both children and adults of different skill levels either drums or piano. My main focus was not only to teach them the technical aspects of the instrument but also to turn their skill set into something original and creative, for example composing simple songs or drum lines. I also craft a personalised roadmap for every student based on their home setup, the amount of time they can dedicate to practicing and their end goal.

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    I was hired as a session composer and arranger to compose music for different kind of projects, ranging from Musicals and soundtracks to pop, EDM and rock genres. The songs featured a broad bouquet of instruments, both live recorded by myself as well as midi parts.

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