Hi, I’m Cristian Barbieri, a Melbourne-based guitarist, composer, producer and educator with a passion for creating and sharing music across Australia and beyond. Over the years I have toured extensively, collaborated with artists and labels, and built a personal project as a self-managed artist under The CB3. I love teaching, producing, and performing, and I bring a studio-minded, collaborative approach to every project. I’m proficient with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Sibelius, and a wide range of gear, and I enjoy shaping ideas from concept to release.…

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Hi, I’m Cristian Barbieri, a Melbourne-based guitarist, composer, producer and educator with a passion for creating and sharing music across Australia and beyond. Over the years I have toured extensively, collaborated with artists and labels, and built a personal project as a self-managed artist under The CB3. I love teaching, producing, and performing, and I bring a studio-minded, collaborative approach to every project. I’m proficient with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Sibelius, and a wide range of gear, and I enjoy shaping ideas from concept to release.…

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Hi, I’m Cristian Barbieri, a Melbourne-based guitarist, composer, producer and educator with a passion for creating and sharing music across Australia and beyond. Over the years I have toured extensively, collaborated with artists and labels, and built a personal project as a self-managed artist under The CB3.

I love teaching, producing, and performing, and I bring a studio-minded, collaborative approach to every project. I’m proficient with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Sibelius, and a wide range of gear, and I enjoy shaping ideas from concept to release.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Music Teacher at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2025
Develop course content and resources; Assess learners’ competency across a wide range of skills; Prepare lesson plans; Deliver classes (one on one, small groups, large groups); Supervise and run group rehearsal sessions; Develop and deliver masterclasses and workshops; Oversee smooth operation of weekly performances and recitals; Work cohesively with a team; Attend weekly meetings; Take direction from program leaders and coordinators; Take initiative to improve teaching and the course as a whole.
Customer Service Attendant at Pastificio Sandro (Umberto Group)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Open and prep store for daily trade; Greet and serve customers; Develop and maintain relationships with regulars; Greet and foster relationships with suppliers and delivery drivers; Foster relationships with co-workers; Use POS system for sales and online orders; Count and balance daily sales sheets; Ensure store is clean, tidy and presenting well; Maintain stock levels; Assist with preparing and packaging of ready to eat meals, made on site; Close and lock up store at end of trade.
Freelance Guitarist/Composer/Producer/Engineer at Self-employed
January 1, 2005 - Present
Toured extensively nationally and internationally; Musical Director for Thando; Musical Director for Masta Ace (USA) at Brunswick Music Festival; Musical Director for Leikeli47 on Triple J ‘Like A Version’; Worked with large and small record labels and management and booking agents to achieve desired outcomes; Developed large network of musicians and music industry workers; Developed skills in specialist music programs such as Ableton, Logic, Sibelius; Specialist music equipment (amps, PA’s, mixing desk etc); Upkeep and maintenance of music equipment; Self-Managed Artist.
Musician/Composer/Producer (The CB3) at The CB3
January 1, 2017 - Present
Composed, record and released 2 x EP’s and 2 singles (currently recording an album); 2 x songs currently on Spotify editorial playlists; Festival performances; Created release schedules; Wrote press releases and emails to radio and online print media; Booked shows (including support acts); Created content for promotion (filming, video editing); Promoted shows (paid social media campaign); Collaborated with other musicians/artists; Collaborated with freelance workers (artists, videographers, choreographers); Set up and manage invoicing systems; Keep records of expenditure and income; Create and follow budgets; Self promote via internet and networking; Maintain and develop relations with contractors.
Program Facilitator/Sound Engineer at Jet Studios
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Ran creative based programs for people of all ages and abilities cohesively; Worked with teams harmoniously to achieve long and short term goals; Needed to adapt and be flexible when needed; Created, prepared and delivered short course curriculum; Handled cash payments; Setup and used specialist music equipment (e.g. Speakers, mixing desk etc); Worked within strict council guidelines and procedures.
Food and Beverages Host at Robert Burns Hotel
November 1, 2012 - February 1, 2013
Setup venue in preparation for customers; Greeted and welcome customers; Relegated tasks to colleagues; Oversaw smooth operation of service sections; Received orders (food and beverages); Bar work including stocking and closing the bar; Worked with POS system and cash handling; Interacted with guests; Communicated effectively with staff with English as second language.
Guitar Teacher at Rosanna Primary School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Guitar teacher; developed and delivered lessons; prepared teaching materials and resources.
Guitar Teacher at CS Music Caroline Springs
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Guitar teaching
Guitar Teacher at Main St Music Greensborough
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Guitar teaching
Self-Managed Artist at The CB3
January 1, 2017 - Present
Composed, recorded and released 2 EPs and 2 singles; tracks featured on Spotify editorial playlists; performed at Brunswick Music Festival and Melbourne International Jazz Festival; created release schedules; booked shows; produced promotional content; managed invoicing, budgeting and contractor relationships.
Guitarist / Composer / Producer / Engineer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2005 - Present
Toured nationally and internationally; worked with artists and labels; co-wrote, engineered, produced and mixed releases; built a large network of musicians and music industry contacts; maintained equipment and software; managed project budgets and client communications.
Program Facilitator / Sound Engineer at Jet Studios
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Ran creative programs for people of all ages and abilities; delivered curriculum; set up and operated specialist music equipment; adapted to group needs; managed cash payments; complied with council guidelines.
Food & Beverages Host at Robert Burns Hotel
November 1, 2012 - February 1, 2013
Greeted and served guests; set up venue; assisted with service sections; bar work; POS and cash handling; interacted with guests; communicated effectively, including for colleagues for whom English is a second language.
Guitar Teacher at CS Music
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Guitar and music education support within CS Music program.
Guitar Teacher at Main St Music
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Guitar instruction and student coaching within Main St Music program.
Food & Beverages Host at Lincoln of Toorak
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Restaurant/bar hosting duties; service coordination; POS and cash handling.
Food & Beverages Host at Abruzzo Club
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Guest service and hospitality responsibilities in club environment.

Education

Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment at CBD College Melbourne
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Music at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Certificate in Working Effectively with People with a Disability at Training Unlimited
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Diploma of Italian Language at Universita di Stranieri Siena, Italy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Advanced Diploma in Music Performance at NMIT Greensborough, Victoria
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment at CBD College Melbourne
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Music at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Certificate in Working Effectively with People with a Disability at Training Unlimited
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Diploma of Italian Language at Università di Stranieri Siena
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Advanced Diploma in Music Performance at NMIT Greensborough
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Certificate in Working Effectively with People with a Disability
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Diploma of Italian Language
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Advanced Diploma in Music Performance
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Certificate in Working Effectively with People with a Disability
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Diploma of Italian Language
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Advanced Diploma in Music Performance
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level