Jordan Kahn Music Company - Guitar Player

Guitarist is needed in Dallas, United States.

Client: Jordan Kahn Music Company

Location: Dallas, TX

Contract: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Guitarist who is well-versed in standard Top 40 party band music to perform on the guitar for high-end private events (weddings, corporate parties, etc.). The ideal candidate is a guitarist who knows the record guitar parts (including solos) to standard Top 40 songs, is able to play with a click-track, and can play in multiple styles.

The guitarist must bring their own guitar and plug-ins to go direct (DI) into our audio system. No amplifiers allowed on stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the record guitar parts to songs on the JKMC Song List
• Ability to perform 3-4 hour sets (sometimes with minimal breaks)
• Perform in occasional cocktail hours (instrumental jazz or pop duos, trios, quartets) when needed. Extra pay is often included for these.
• Perform in the occasional wedding ceremony (instrumental jazz, pop, or classical solo, duo, trio, or quartet) when needed. Extra pay is often included for these.
• Have a positive attitude with other musicians and bandleaders

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a party band (or similar style) guitarist
• Ability to perform multiple styles, including Top 40, rock, Latin, jazz, big band, etc.
• Ability to play with a click track and backing tracks
• Must own their own guitar and appropriate gear (cables, pedals, etc.)
• Must own a small amp in the event of being added to an event’s cocktail hour or ceremony
• Must have an easy to work with, “go with the flow” attitude

Preferred

• Willing to travel
• Wireless set up (ability to move around the stage for solos without wires)

Compensation

Pay is $300 per local event (wage could increase depending on distance traveled from van pick-up) on an event-to-event basis as a freelance contractor (all offers optional), with the opportunity for added bonuses on an event-to-event basis.

Pay: $300.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Additional Information

ALL APPLICANTS must submit video (at least 1, up to 3) of themselves performing to the provided Dropbox link. The video must be of the applicant performing in a Top 40, or similar, setting. ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH VIDEO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

No visible tattoos. Corporate look ONLY.