I am a versatile music industry professional with over 10 years in music retail, instrument repair, gear customization, and store leadership. With 20+ years as a performing guitarist, I bring hands-on experience to gear advice, live setups, and instruction. I thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at customer education, and enjoy helping artists realize their sound — from on-stage performance to studio maintenance and tech support.

Carlos Pulido

I am a versatile music industry professional with over 10 years in music retail, instrument repair, gear customization, and store leadership. With 20+ years as a performing guitarist, I bring hands-on experience to gear advice, live setups, and instruction. I thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at customer education, and enjoy helping artists realize their sound — from on-stage performance to studio maintenance and tech support.

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I am a versatile music industry professional with over 10 years in music retail, instrument repair, gear customization, and store leadership. With 20+ years as a performing guitarist, I bring hands-on experience to gear advice, live setups, and instruction.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at customer education, and enjoy helping artists realize their sound — from on-stage performance to studio maintenance and tech support.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Guitar Technician / Performer at Self-Employed – Various Clients & Events
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provided guitar and amp maintenance for live events and studio sessions. Supported local and touring musicians with emergency repairs and live rig troubleshooting.
Store Manager / Guitar Technician / Instructor at Texas Amps & Axes Music Shop
January 1, 2015 - Present
Managed day-to-day store operations, including sales, deposits, inventory, store displays and sales floor layout. Built strong relationships with vendors and reps from brands like Ibanez, Yamaha, Tagima, Nux, Dunlop and Sterling during product demos and store events. Performed detailed setup, maintenance, and repair of stringed instruments (fret leveling, truss rod adjustments, pickup installation, intonation, refinishing). Taught private guitar lessons, developing custom lesson plans. Contributed to gear demonstrations and customer education to ensure precise product knowledge and outstanding service.
Freelance Guitar Technician / Performer at Self-Employed – Various Clients & Events
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provided guitar and amp maintenance for live events and studio sessions; supported local and touring musicians with emergency repairs and live rig troubleshooting.
Instructor at Texas Amps & Axes Music Shop
January 1, 2015 - Present
Taught private guitar lessons to students of all levels, developing custom lesson plans.
Guitar Technician at Texas Amps & Axes Music Shop
January 1, 2015 - Present
Performed setup, maintenance, and repair of stringed instruments (fret leveling, truss rod adjustments, pickup installation, intonation) and refinishing; built strong relationships with vendors and brand reps during product demos and store events.
Store Manager at Texas Amps & Axes Music Shop
January 1, 2015 - Present
Managed day-to-day store operations, including sales, deposits, inventory, store displays and sales floor layout.
at Journeys (Genesco Inc)
February 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
at American Eagle Outfitters
October 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
at Medical Clinic of North Texas
February 1, 2008 - August 1, 2010
at Cinemark 14 Movie Cinema
October 1, 2006 - February 1, 2008

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Theory and International Studies at University of North Texas, Denton, TX
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
Music Theory and International Studies at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other