David Fairbank BMus(hons) MSc

davefbk <at> googlemail <dot> com

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