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I'm a highly experienced, multi-talented educator, musician and international performer. I thrive on inspiring students to learn and discover their skills, leaving each lesson with a sense of achievement and a thirst for more. I customize musical arrangements to match each student's skill level while challenging them to continue to grow. With a calm and welcoming energy, I help people feel at ease in the classroom and the workplace. I enjoy collaborating in team settings and have built a career across teaching, live performance, and writing and arranging for ensembles and bands. I aim to bring a flexible, collaborative approach to every project and help others reach their goals.…I'm a highly experienced, multi-talented educator, musician and international performer. I thrive on inspiring students to learn and discover their skills, leaving each lesson with a sense of achievement and a thirst for more. I customize musical arrangements to match each student's skill level while challenging them to continue to grow. With a calm and welcoming energy, I help people feel at ease in the classroom and the workplace. I enjoy collaborating in team settings and have built a career across teaching, live performance, and writing and arranging for ensembles and bands. I aim to bring a flexible, collaborative approach to every project and help others reach their goals.

Kelly Nordstrom

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I'm a highly experienced, multi-talented educator, musician and international performer. I thrive on inspiring students to learn and discover their skills, leaving each lesson with a sense of achievement and a thirst for more. I customize musical arrangements to match each student's skill level while challenging them to continue to grow. With a calm and welcoming energy, I help people feel at ease in the classroom and the workplace. I enjoy collaborating in team settings and have built a career across teaching, live performance, and writing and arranging for ensembles and bands. I aim to bring a flexible, collaborative approach to every project and help others reach their goals.…I'm a highly experienced, multi-talented educator, musician and international performer. I thrive on inspiring students to learn and discover their skills, leaving each lesson with a sense of achievement and a thirst for more. I customize musical arrangements to match each student's skill level while challenging them to continue to grow. With a calm and welcoming energy, I help people feel at ease in the classroom and the workplace. I enjoy collaborating in team settings and have built a career across teaching, live performance, and writing and arranging for ensembles and bands. I aim to bring a flexible, collaborative approach to every project and help others reach their goals.

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I’m a highly experienced, multi-talented educator, musician and international performer. I thrive on inspiring students to learn and discover their skills, leaving each lesson with a sense of achievement and a thirst for more. I customize musical arrangements to match each student’s skill level while challenging them to continue to grow. With a calm and welcoming energy, I help people feel at ease in the classroom and the workplace.

I enjoy collaborating in team settings and have built a career across teaching, live performance, and writing and arranging for ensembles and bands. I aim to bring a flexible, collaborative approach to every project and help others reach their goals.

Skills

Vocal

Music Theory

Experience Level

Vocal

Expert

Music Theory

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Instructor, School of Contemporary Music at Victoria Conservatory of Music

January 1, 2014 - Present

Instructor for the School of Contemporary Music; develops curriculum, teaches master classes, and leads group and individual instruction; contributed to a Canadian Council funded pilot to initiate a Recording Business course; collaborated with UVic to record the song in their studio.

Lead Audio Technician / Technical Service Representative at Freeman Audio Visuals

January 1, 2011 - Present

Lead Audio Technician for live music and corporate audio; sets up and operates large-scale audio/visual equipment; collaborates with clients and production teams.

Performer / Recording Artist at Self-Employed

January 1, 1997 - Present

International performing & recording artist, songwriter, producer, band leader, tour manager, production consultant, mixing engineer and multi-instrumentalist; performed on CBS Morning Show and other notable stages; contributed to albums and tours with various artists.

Independent Contractor at Sound of Contact (British progressive rock band)

January 1, 2010 - Present

Entered into business partnership; co-created album concept, assisted with production, and contributed to the recording of Dimensionaut; performed in new material and supported live visuals.

Music Tutor at Selkirk College

January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996

Tutor for music students; taught multiple students daily while a full-time student; assisted students with ear training, harmony and arranging.

Instructor at Victoria Conservatory of Music, School of Contemporary Music

January 1, 2014 - Present

Instructor for the program developed in partnership with Camosun College; teach 10-credit masterclasses on contemporary music analysis; up to 30 students attend each masterclass and receive 1 credit. Topics include modal harmony, music arrangement, ear training, improvisation, music production, music history, playing over changes, sight reading, and advanced rhythm studies.

Lead Audio Technician at Freeman Audio Visuals Canada

January 1, 2011 - Present

Lead Audio Technician for live music and corporate audio; work with clients such as Col. Chris Hadfield and David Suzuki; customize presentations; set up and operate large-scale audiovisual equipment, including live music gear.

Independent Contractor at Lightyear Music Ltd.

January 1, 2005 - Present

Entered into a business partnership with Sound of Contact; co-created album concept for Dimensionaut; contributed to production and performance in new album, Dimensionalaut, and related projects.

Performer / Recording Artist at Self-employed / Various

January 1, 1997 - Present

International performing artist and recording musician, focusing on jazz, soul, hip hop and dance styles; toured and recorded with notable acts; contributed to albums and live festivals (e.g., U-Catastrophe/Dimensionaut projects).