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David Fairbank: Bmus (Hons) MSC

David Fairbank is seeking a Junior Engineer position in audio post-production. He has a MSc in Music Technology from the University of York and a BMus (Hons) in Music from the Royal Northern College of Music. His education provided skills in areas like audio processing, programming, digital audio, and music composition. He has experience with audio software like Nuendo, Cubase, Logic Pro, and Matlab. David also has freelance experience in recording engineering, violin teaching, music performance, and ski guiding. He is looking to apply his strong audio and music abilities to an engineering role in post-production.

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David Fairbank: Bmus (Hons) MSC

David Fairbank is seeking a Junior Engineer position in audio post-production. He has a MSc in Music Technology from the University of York and a BMus (Hons) in Music from the Royal Northern College of Music. His education provided skills in areas like audio processing, programming, digital audio, and music composition. He has experience with audio software like Nuendo, Cubase, Logic Pro, and Matlab. David also has freelance experience in recording engineering, violin teaching, music performance, and ski guiding. He is looking to apply his strong audio and music abilities to an engineering role in post-production.

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David Fairbank BMus(hons) MSc

OBJECTIVE
A Junior Engineer position within an audio post-production company where strong audio processing and
creative music skills are expected and encouraged.

EDUCATION

2007 – 2008 University of York MSc Music Technology


Key skills learned and developed include the following:

• Signal preservation: Transferring, storing and converting digital audio signals


• C programming with applications to audio processing
• Digital Audio Processing including the production of a software audio processor in VST format
• Applications of dither to a truncated audio signal
• Ambisonics and surround mixing
• Web development
• Design and development of a unique new electronic musical instrument
• Recording studio techniques
• Human Perception of Sound (psychoacoustics)
• Contemporary electronic music composition techniques
• Audio analysis using Matlab
• Dissertation: 'Modelling Non-Linear System Behaviour'

2003 – 2007 Royal Northern College of Music BMus (Hons) Music (2:1)

• Principal study violin, trained to professional standards


• Have worked with many professional ensembles and conductors
• Experience in leading orchestras and rehearsal sessions
• Work within the recording department; set-up of recording equipment and monitoring of live
performances
• Creative thinking through composition and performing techniques
• Networking with both peers and contacts in the work environment
• Excellent knowledge of how a multi-disciplinary arts venue operates

2001 – 2003 Shrewsbury Sixth Form College A Levels: Maths (A),


Music (A), Computing (D)

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE


• Nuendo / Cubase 2 years educational
• Logic Pro 2 years educational and personal development
• Matlab 1 year educational and personal development
• Pure Data 1 year educational
• Web development 1 year educational
• C Programming 1 year educational

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

2007 – present Freelance Recording Engineer

• Work includes the production of a demo CD for a professional classical group and the production
of educational material for the Shropshire Music Service
• Leading recording sessions
◦ Dealing sensitively with musicians
◦ Critical listening
◦ Rigging of all audio equipment and mixing of music material
◦ Prioritising work loads

August 2007 Ryedale Festival Management Team Technician

• Installation of staging, PA and lighting equipment


◦ Ability to adapt to the requirements of different concert venues
◦ Communicating effectively within a team
◦ Working under pressure
◦ Problem-solving skills

2000 – 2004 Cavatina String Quartet Player and Manager

• Responsible for the set up and management of string quartet


◦ Website design
◦ Marketing
◦ Drawing up of contracts
◦ Ability to adapt to a wide variety of different client needs and situations
◦ Excellent inter-personal skills
◦ Providing a professional service at all times
◦ Time management skills

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2009 – present Freelance violin teacher

• Providing one-to-one tuition of violin playing


◦ Ability to communicate effectively
◦ Ability to distil complex ideas
◦ Lesson planning and the ability to adapt to different students and learning styles

2003 – present Freelance Musician Violinist

• Regularly working with large and small classical ensembles


◦ Proactive approach to seeking work contacts
◦ Reliable and punctual

Dec 2008 – May 2009 Alpine Escape Ski Driver / Ski Guide

Following on from my education I pursued a six month sabbatical working in the French Alps during the
winter season for an exclusive chalet company

• Responsible for transporting guests to and from the airport


◦ Customer service skills
◦ Professional 'face' of the company as a first point of contact for guests
• Guiding guests around the ski area:
◦ Friendly, outgoing manner
◦ Organised

DRIVING LICENCE Full/clean UK driving licence

REFERENCES Referees are available on request

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