Manuel Rodríguez Carrera

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Hi, I’m Manuel Rodríguez Carrera, a composer and arranger with experience leading creative music projects.

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Hi, I’m Manuel Rodríguez Carrera, a composer and arranger with experience leading creative music projects. I love translating ideas into coherent, engaging arrangements and guiding collaborators through every step of the process.

Currently I work as Music Director for Hue Live Sessions, coordinating arrangements, rehearsals, and session delivery for independent artists. I act as the musical link between artists, producers, and musicians to ensure clear preparation and execution, and I enjoy bringing structure and clarity to creative environments to support reliable outcomes.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

Music Director/Production Assistant · Hue Live SessionsJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Composed and delivered arrangements for live sessions, ensuring musical coherence and minimizing last-minute issues before recording. Recruited and led session musicians through a structured rehearsal process, resulting in well-prepared performances on recording day. Acted as the musical point of alignment between artist, producer, and musicians, translating creative direction into clear roles and performance decisions.

Band & Music Teacher (Bilingual) · Brick Towers CollegeJan 2022 – Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Elementary and High School Music Teacher and band director. Lead large student groups and coordinated rehearsals and performances in an English-speaking academic environment.

Independent Musician (Freelance)Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Session Musician for independent artists. Compose, arrange, record, and perform music across live and studio projects.

Session Musician (Freelance) · FreelanceJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Independent Musician (Freelance) · Self-employedJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Education· 6

BA in Music Composition · Universidad Nacional de las Artes2022 – 2027
Music Performance · Escuela de Música Contemporánea2019 – 2024
BA in Music Composition · Universidad Nacional de las Artes2022 – 2027
Music Performance · Escuela de Música Contemporánea2019 – 2024

Certifications and awards· 5

Google Project Management Certificate2025 – 2026
Executive Assistant Certification2025 – 2026
Investment Analyst & Stock Markets Fundamentals2020
Google Project Management Certificate2025

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