I am an expert musician and music technologist with rigorous training in music theory, advanced aural skills, and multi-genre performance. In addition to being a powerfully versatile multi-genre performer, I am also a conservatory-style trained improviser and composer, with specialties in jazz, rock, and in transportingly cinematic Studio Ghibli style soundtracks. I also can translate complex recordings into precise symbolic and technical representations, using deep analysis to guide live performances that faithfully emulate the original material - I.e replicate the sonic and stylistic elements of other artists, and bring those to the stage or the studio. A professional keyboard player performing with bands in Chicagoland and on cruise ships internationally, I am also highly skilled with music technology - workstation keyboards, sound design, live and studio recording and DAW post-production (Logic Pro), video production (Final Cut), digital production of highly detailed electronic mixes.

Ian Williams

PRO

I am an expert musician and music technologist with rigorous training in music theory, advanced aural skills, and multi-genre performance. In addition to being a powerfully versatile multi-genre performer, I am also a conservatory-style trained improviser and composer, with specialties in jazz, rock, and in transportingly cinematic Studio Ghibli style soundtracks. I also can translate complex recordings into precise symbolic and technical representations, using deep analysis to guide live performances that faithfully emulate the original material - I.e replicate the sonic and stylistic elements of other artists, and bring those to the stage or the studio. A professional keyboard player performing with bands in Chicagoland and on cruise ships internationally, I am also highly skilled with music technology - workstation keyboards, sound design, live and studio recording and DAW post-production (Logic Pro), video production (Final Cut), digital production of highly detailed electronic mixes.

Available to hire

I am an expert musician and music technologist with rigorous training in music theory, advanced aural skills, and multi-genre performance. In addition to being a powerfully versatile multi-genre performer, I am also a conservatory-style trained improviser and composer, with specialties in jazz, rock, and in transportingly cinematic Studio Ghibli style soundtracks. I also can translate complex recordings into precise symbolic and technical representations, using deep analysis to guide live performances that faithfully emulate the original material - I.e replicate the sonic and stylistic elements of other artists, and bring those to the stage or the studio.

A professional keyboard player performing with bands in Chicagoland and on cruise ships internationally, I am also highly skilled with music technology - workstation keyboards, sound design, live and studio recording and DAW post-production (Logic Pro), video production (Final Cut), digital production of highly detailed electronic mixes.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Musician (Keyboardist) & AV Specialist at Holland America Line, Rolling Stone Lounge
August 1, 2023 - Present
Rapidly internalize large catalogs of music while preserving stylistic nuance and production detail. Analyze instrumentation, synthesis methods, voicing structures, and effects chains through advanced critical listening. Program sophisticated keyboard patches to faithfully recreate iconic recordings across genres. Transcribe recordings by ear into accurate notation to document signature parts, arrangements, and harmonic structures. Construct layered sounds using sampling, DSP, and workstation architecture. Engineer personal monitor mixes and collaborate with FOH engineers to optimize sonic translation. Capture multi-source audio and synchronize video to produce professional promotional media. Maintain performance precision in high-pressure, technically dynamic environments serving thousands of guests weekly.
Technical Expert (Genius Bar) at Apple
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
Trusted technical specialist in a high-volume retail environment, maintaining an average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 75 across eight years. Executed full-spectrum diagnostics spanning hardware, software, and ecosystem-level issues. Guided customers through complex technical decisions with clarity and authority. Performed intricate device repairs under strict safety protocols as an Apple Certified iOS Technician. Documented detailed technical cases to support continuity and cross-team collaboration. Mentored peers on troubleshooting frameworks and communication strategies. Protected sensitive customer data in accordance with Apple’s privacy standards.

Education

B.A. in Music Performance, Cum Laude at North Central College
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Qualifications

Apple Certified iOS Technician
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Computers & Electronics