Tommy David
Auckland,AUK
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Player
St Kents Big Band
09.2019 - 12.2022
- The main piano player, achieved multiple wins and awards in various Jazz competitions including KBB Music Festival
Band Leader
St Kents House Music competition
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Led the band section for 4 years winning 3 out of 4 times performing in front of 3,000 people.
Piano Player
St Kents Jazz Combo
09.2019 - 05.2024
- Performed at various events and achieved multiple awards and wins
Multiple Paid Solo and Band Performances
01.2021 - Current
- Performed covers and originals at private parties, school functions, and regular gigs at bars and restaurants
Keyboardist
Led Zeppelin / Dire Straits
01.2021 - Current
- Performed as a keyboardist in professional tribute bands.
Jazz Funk Band Leader
Foolish Rakia
01.2021 - Current
- Performed at private parties, paid venues, and special events including the America’s cup final on the main stage.
Piano Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with building a students own voice through the instrument
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory and technique into weekly lessons.
Upcoming Pop/Rock Band
Uncommon State
01.2023 - Current
- Won Dig The Gig song competition in September'23
- To perform at multiple festivals this summer including supporting Nazareth, Hello Sailor, Dire Straits Legacy band at Summer's Day Live Matakana January'24
- Recording and releasing tracks on Spotify
Education
Various Piano Teachers
London, Auckland Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies
Auckland University
Auckland, NZ11.2025
High School Diploma -
Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga, NZ11.2022
Skills
- Determination (practice from 4-8 hours a day)
- Great Improvisation in solo and band context proven by multiple awards and receiving A overall in stage 1 Jazz course
- Advanced Piano technique
- Advanced Theory knowledge
- Music Composition, spending hours daily refining my unique sound
- Live Music Performances and stage presence
- Musical Arrangements
Awards
Jack Morris Cup, St Kents, 12, Winner of the all-round best Jazz performer Piano Section, St Kents Solo Music Competition, 13, Winner of the Piano Section
References
Mr. Albert Lee, Director of Jazz, Saint Kentigern College, albert.lee@saintkentigern.com
Timeline
Upcoming Pop/Rock Band
Uncommon State
01.2023 - Current
Keyboardist
Led Zeppelin / Dire Straits
01.2021 - Current
Jazz Funk Band Leader
Foolish Rakia
01.2021 - Current
Multiple Paid Solo and Band Performances
01.2021 - Current
Piano Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current
Piano Player
St Kents Big Band
09.2019 - 12.2022
Band Leader
St Kents House Music competition
09.2019 - 07.2022
Piano Player
St Kents Jazz Combo
09.2019 - 05.2024
Various Piano Teachers
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies
Auckland University
High School Diploma -
Saint Kentigern College
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