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Hi there! I’m Madison Monroe, a creative and versatile student with an entrepreneurial spirit. I’m passionate about music and video production, and as an electric guitarist I’ve performed in diverse settings around the Chicago area, from school gigs to community events. I’m excited to learn, grow, and contribute my talents to enrich the lives of those around me. I value collaboration and curiosity. I love exploring new ideas, building skills in songwriting, video editing, and production, and I’m eager to bring energy and creativity to future projects and teams.…Hi there! I’m Madison Monroe, a creative and versatile student with an entrepreneurial spirit. I’m passionate about music and video production, and as an electric guitarist I’ve performed in diverse settings around the Chicago area, from school gigs to community events. I’m excited to learn, grow, and contribute my talents to enrich the lives of those around me. I value collaboration and curiosity. I love exploring new ideas, building skills in songwriting, video editing, and production, and I’m eager to bring energy and creativity to future projects and teams.

Madison Monroe

Guitarist, Videographer, Video Editor, +2

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Hi there! I’m Madison Monroe, a creative and versatile student with an entrepreneurial spirit. I’m passionate about music and video production, and as an electric guitarist I’ve performed in diverse settings around the Chicago area, from school gigs to community events. I’m excited to learn, grow, and contribute my talents to enrich the lives of those around me. I value collaboration and curiosity. I love exploring new ideas, building skills in songwriting, video editing, and production, and I’m eager to bring energy and creativity to future projects and teams.…Hi there! I’m Madison Monroe, a creative and versatile student with an entrepreneurial spirit. I’m passionate about music and video production, and as an electric guitarist I’ve performed in diverse settings around the Chicago area, from school gigs to community events. I’m excited to learn, grow, and contribute my talents to enrich the lives of those around me. I value collaboration and curiosity. I love exploring new ideas, building skills in songwriting, video editing, and production, and I’m eager to bring energy and creativity to future projects and teams.

Available to hire

Hi there! I’m Madison Monroe, a creative and versatile student with an entrepreneurial spirit. I’m passionate about music and video production, and as an electric guitarist I’ve performed in diverse settings around the Chicago area, from school gigs to community events. I’m excited to learn, grow, and contribute my talents to enrich the lives of those around me.

I value collaboration and curiosity. I love exploring new ideas, building skills in songwriting, video editing, and production, and I’m eager to bring energy and creativity to future projects and teams.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Work Experience

Guitarist at School of Rock Performance & House Band

October 1, 2016 - August 1, 2025

Lead guitarist for School of Rock House Band; entertained audiences of 300+ at Milwaukee Summer Music Fest and Hard Rock Cafe Chicago, showcasing guitar skills and stage presence. Performed a diverse range of musical styles, including rock, blues, R&B, soul, funk, pop and jazz. Stepped outside my comfort zone by giving an improvised vocal performance, demonstrating adaptability and willingness to embrace new experiences. Provided guidance to junior band members, offering encouragement and sharing expertise to help them improve their musical skills.

Executive Editor at Metea Valley Magazine

August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

NATAS 2025 Emmy Awards Magazine Program winner. Film and co-produce content for Metea Valley's broadcast journalism program The Mane. Contributor to MMea 2022-2025. Lip Sync Producer for Metea Valley Magazine. Over 50 videos and visual stories told including behind-the-scenes, mic’d up sports interviews and social media promotional videos.

Videographer, Video Editor, & Worship Guitarist at Elan Church

August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025

Embodied commitment to community engagement by joining the launch team for Elan Church, volunteering my time and skills to support its establishment. Rehearsed diligently and with intentionality to create a welcoming and safe atmosphere every time we gathered. Video photographer and video editor capturing events, portraits, and candid moments.

Co-Founder, Videographer & Post Production Director at Urban Uplift

November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024

Film and edit commercial for Illinois National Guard. Shot video of BLAST competition organized by Accelerate Climate Solutions and hosted by DuPage Children’s Museum. Captured and edited high-quality photos and videos of exclusive events, creating stories and reels showing key moments and highlights.

Founder, Guitarist at Polaroid WKND

May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Took initiative to create and manage Polaroid WKND by handling responsibilities such as recruiting musicians and scheduling rehearsals. Demonstrated leadership and gained extensive experience booking gigs and promoting the band. Proactively sought to develop music production skills by writing and producing songs for my band. Performed a range of genres at Metea Valley High School Lip Sync Battle, creating a memorable experience for my peers.

Content Creator at YouTube Channel

August 1, 2018 - Present

Passionate and dedicated content creator with a strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality videos. Independently maintained and grew the channel to thousands of subscribers and over 80,000 total video views. Created and edited 100 engaging videos for YouTube channel, demonstrating montage editing skills. Successfully managed all aspects of YouTube content creation, from conceptualization and scripting to filming, editing, and publishing.