Hi—I'm Alex Calabrese. I'm a musician, songwriter, lyricist, producer, arranger, composer, and educator with thirteen years in the field. I’ve built and led independent bands, toured extensively, and written, produced, and released multiple LPs, EPs, and singles. Direct and collaborative efforts have been featured in Rolling Stone, No Depression, The Boot, IndiePulse, The Bluegrass Situation, Ear Milk, and more. I love turning ideas into polished songs and memorable live experiences.

Alexander Calabrese

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Hi—I'm Alex Calabrese. I'm a musician, songwriter, lyricist, producer, arranger, composer, and educator with thirteen years in the field. I’ve built and led independent bands, toured extensively, and written, produced, and released multiple LPs, EPs, and singles. Direct and collaborative efforts have been featured in Rolling Stone, No Depression, The Boot, IndiePulse, The Bluegrass Situation, Ear Milk, and more. I love turning ideas into polished songs and memorable live experiences.

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Hi—I’m Alex Calabrese. I’m a musician, songwriter, lyricist, producer, arranger, composer, and educator with thirteen years in the field. I’ve built and led independent bands, toured extensively, and written, produced, and released multiple LPs, EPs, and singles. Direct and collaborative efforts have been featured in Rolling Stone, No Depression, The Boot, IndiePulse, The Bluegrass Situation, Ear Milk, and more. I love turning ideas into polished songs and memorable live experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Music Professional at Alex Calabrese Music
December 30, 2011 - Present
Managed day-to-day operations of an independent band; Planned/managed tours within the United States and Canada; Toured approximately 30,000-40,000 miles per year (180-225 shows); Wrote, co-written, produced, and released five full-length albums, five EPs, and fifteen singles with artists including Old Tom & the Lookouts, Old Fox, Neversink, Jessye DeSilva, Jacob McCurdy, Steve Dennis, Joanne the Band; Direct and collaborative efforts featured in Rolling Stone, No Depression, The Bluegrass Situation, The Boot, Ear Milk, IndiePulse, and more.
Music Instructor at Alex Calabrese Music
December 31, 2011 - Present
Independently managed a caseload of 6-12 students; Taught guitar, bass, and ukulele to beginners aged 7-12; Taught songwriting, theory, production, audio engineering, arranging, and composition to students pursuing collegiate-level study and professional vocation; Tutored peers to refine songwriting and theory to achieve personal and professional goals.
Coordinator I at Harvard Medical School, Department of Neurobiology
June 25, 2016 - May 26, 2019
Implemented new hiring processes for lab personnel to optimize onboarding; Synthesized Lean Six Sigma philosophies; Facilitated communication among faculty, staff, fellows, the Director of Research, and Department Chair; Organized seminars, talks, meetings, guest lectures, and symposia; Developed vendor relationships for department events; Processed appointments of incoming staff, fellows, and visiting scholars; Accelerated interactions among lab personnel and guest lecturers; Expedited HR, Finance, and personnel procedures; Participated in a focus group for new PeopleSoft Quick Hire and Job Data Change Form; Orchestrated Neurobiology Seminar Series with Boston Children's Hospital; Planned department retreats; Managed ten conference and seminar rooms and their AV systems.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Siena College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

IASSC Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
PeopleSoft Hiring Actions
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Harvard Chart of Accounts (CoA)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Harvard Manage Mentor Editing and Proofreading
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Harvard Manage Mentor Writing Skills
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
TIPS
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
IASSC Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
PeopleSoft Hiring Actions
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Harvard Chart of Accounts (CoA)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Harvard Manage Mentor Editing and Proofreading
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Harvard Manage Mentor Writing Skills
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
TIPS
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Just for Beasts by Old Tom & the Lookouts

    Recorded and released by Alex Calabrese and Cecilia Vacanti in Boston, MA, USA on November 4, 2021.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Alex Calabrese
    Production: Alex Calabrese
    Composition: Alex Calabrese, Cecilia Vacanti
    Arrangements: Alex Calabrese, Cecilia Vacanti
    Mixing/Mastering: Tyler Nicolo

    paper World's Fair by Old Tom & the Lookouts

    Recorded and released by Alex Calabrese, Cecilia Vacanti, and Joe Dunn in Boston, MA, USA on February 16, 2024.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Alex Calabrese
    Production: Joe Dunn
    Composition: Alex Calabrese, Cecilia Vacanti, Joe Dunn
    Arrangment: Alex Calabrese, Joe Dunn
    Mixing: Joe Dunn
    Mastering: Kevin McCombs

    paper Northeastern by Old Tom & the Lookouts

    Recorded and released by Alex Calabrese and Joe Dunn in Nashville, TN, USA on April 18, 2025.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Alex Calabrese
    Production: Joe Dunn
    Composition: Alex Calabrese, Joe Dunn
    Arrangements: Alex Calabrese, Joe Dunn
    Mixing: Joe Dunn
    Mastering: Kevin McCombs

    paper Lighthouse Inn by Steve Dennis

    Recorded and released by Steve Dennis, Alex Calabrese, Adam Monaco, and Jamie Mefford in Boston, MA, USA on July 9, 2021.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Steve Dennis
    Production: Jamie Mefford
    Composition: Steve Dennis, Alex Calabrese, Adam Monaco
    Arrangment: Steve Dennis, Jamie Mefford, Alex Calabrese
    Mixing/Mastering: Jamie Mefford

    paper Landscapes by Jessye DeSilva

    Recorded and released by Jessye DeSilva, Alex Calabrese, and Matt Malikowski in Boston, MA, USA on April 12, 2022.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Jessye DeSilva, Alex Calabrese
    Production: Matt Malikowski
    Composition: Jessye DeSilva, Alex Calabrese
    Arrangements: Jessye DeSilva, Alex Calabrese
    Mixing/Mastering: Matt Malikowski

    paper Renovations by Jessye DeSilva

    Recorded and released by Jessye DeSilva and Alex Calabrese in Boston, MA, USA on July 14, 2023.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Jessye DeSilva
    Production: Alex Calabrese
    Composition: Jessye DeSilva, Alex Calabrese
    Arrangements: Jessye DeSilva, Alex Calabrese
    Mixing/Mastering: Tyler Nicolo

    paper Solstice Hymn by Jessye DeSilva

    Recorded and released by Jessye DeSilva, Alex Calabrese, and Cecilia Vacanti in Boston, MA, USA on November 30, 2022.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Jessye DeSilva, Alex Calabrese
    Production: Alex Calabrese
    Composition: Jessye DeSilva, Alex Calabrese, Cecilia Vacanti
    Arrangement: Jessye DeSilva, Alex Calabrese
    Mixing/Mastering: Tyler Nicolo

    paper Make A Fuss by Jacob McCurdy

    Recorded and Released by Jacob McCurdy in Portland, ME, USA on December 12, 2021.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Production: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Composition: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Arrangment: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Mixed/Mastered: Tyler Nicolo

    paper Ready to Fall by Jacob McCurdy

    Recorded and Released by Jacob McCurdy in Portland, ME, USA on January 8, 2021.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Production: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Composition: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Arrangment: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Mixed/Mastered: Jacob McCurdy

    paper Feels Like Home by Jacob McCurdy

    Recorded and released by Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese, and Steve Dennis in Boston, MA, USA on March 3, 2023.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese, Phil Holub
    Production: Alex Calabrese
    Composition: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese, Phil Holub
    Arrangment: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Mixed/Mastered: Tyler Nicolo

    paper For the Weekend by Jacob McCurdy

    Recorded and Released by Jacob McCurdy in Portland, ME, USA on July 24, 2020.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Production: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Composition: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Arrangment: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Mixed/Mastered: Jacob McCurdy

    paper Out on the Run by Jacob McCurdy

    Recorded and Released by Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese, and Steve Dennis in Boston, MA, USA on April 14, 2023.

    Songwriting/Lyrics: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Production: Alex Calabrese
    Composition: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese, Steve Dennis
    Arrangment: Jacob McCurdy, Alex Calabrese
    Mixed/Mastered: Tyler Nicolo