Resume

EXPERIENCE

January 2022 – Current

Drums, Percussion, Piano Instructor Boston School of Music Arts | Boston, MA  

Creating and Developed Drumming curriculum and lessons with organized class time balancing preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.

Taught students musical techniques using direct demonstrations.
Mentored individual students struggling  performance and technique concepts. Managed musical programs with well-planned and coordinated rehearsals and performances.

Drums and Music Production Instructor The Real School of Music | Burlington, MA

Developed music program and lessons with organized class time balancing preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.

Taught students musical techniques using direct demonstrations.
Mentored individual students struggling with composition, performance and technique concepts. Managed musical programs with well-planned and coordinated rehearsals and performances.

Music Teacher/Drums and Music Production instructor September 2020 – Current Fusion Academy | Hingham, MA

Improved performances by coaching vocalists and musicians on techniques.

Enhanced music by adapting arrangements and incorporating special techniques.

Organized music programs based on timelines, musical genres, and specific requests.

Accomplished desired effects with musical pieces, skillfully interpreting works and rehearsing regularly to perfect performances.

Achieved unique sounds with use of traditional means and computer-assisted devices.
Accomplished desired effects by skillfully using voices, instruments, and rhythms.
Developed unique musical and tonal structures with expert use of musical theory and harmonizing abilities. Composed and orchestrated music with traditional and digital methods based on creative specifications.

Musical Performer. Band Leader December 2007 – Current Patrick Charles Makadal Group | Los Angeles, CA

Touring with Contemporary jazz group PCMG

Created memorable experiences for audiences by skillfully composing, arranging, and directing jazz/funk music.

Composed and orchestrated music with traditional and digital methods based on creative specifications.

Improved performances by coaching musicians directly during performances and recording sessions.

Shaped music during performances, conducting musicians and vocalists to determine tempo, pitch and volume.

Chose appropriate music based on size and skill of ensemble and venue limitations. Developed unique performances by adapting musical compositions and melodic lines.

Music Teacher September 2016 – December 2019 Boys & Girls club of | Brockton, Massachusetts

Teaching drumming, techniques, rudiments and proper approach to the instrument and contemporary drumming styles, Jazz, Hip Hop, funk, Latin, Caribbean, African

Musical director, teaching beginner piano and keyboards harmony, harmony and theory, composition and arranging

And Music production.

Musical Performer. Drummer June 2014 – July 2016 Los Angeles arts commission | Los Angeles, CA

Toured with my band Patrick Charles Makandal Group, commissioned by the Los Angeles arts commission for a tour in

Asia.
Delivered exceptional live performances as soloist or part of ensemble at different locations. Composed and arranged songs for group and solo uses.

Drummer.Performer.Educator August 2012 – August 2019 Sumida Jazz Festival, JP | Tokyo

Performing in the Sumida Jazz festival and teaching at Jazz workshops master classes Drummer.Performer.Educator
Trained students in percussion work and motivated continued development.

Drummer March 2011 – March 2011 All In Pictures productions | Los Angeles, CA

Working as a Jazz club drummer for “Look at Me”, a music and character-driven film set in New York City.

Professional Drummer April 2008 – July 2010 Amber Ojeda band | Los Angeles, CA

Touring drummer for Amber Ojeda, Los Angeles based female Pop/R&B artist. Accompanied vocalists and musicians with appropriate tempo for different songs.
Played drums in live concerts and special events as commercial or charitable arrangements.

Set beat and mood for each song using skill and personal style.
Contributed to successful music recordings, consistently performing at peak level every time.

Drummer June 2006 – April 2008 K-Tone productions | Los Angeles, CA

Recording with two times Grammy nominated pianist/composer Kevin Toney of K-tone productions Played drums in live concerts and special events as commercial or charitable arrangements. Supported bands and vocalists recording new music by doing session work.
Increased energy during live performances with improvisational percussion work.

 

Music Teacher September 2005 – June 2006 Hollywood star program | Hollywood, CA

After school program sponsored by Ascap and BMI for inner city youth, Teaching drums, percussion, keyboards,Music production techniques and harmony and theory.

Maintained learning-focused classrooms and kept student conduct aligned with school standards and district policies.

Developed music program and lessons with organized class time balancing preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.

Helped students from diverse populations and skills levels access well-rounded music education.

Professional Drummer January 2005 – February 2005 FN,Crazy Films, LLC | Hollywood, CA

Crazy is a 2007 independent feature biographical musical/drama of legendary guitarist Hank Garland starring Waylon

Payne and Ali Larter
Studio Drummer, “Look At Me”, Movie
Increased energy during live performances with improvisational percussion work. Accompanied vocalists and musicians with appropriate tempo for different songs.

Drummer, musical director
Long Beach baptist church | Long Beach, CA

June 2002 – July 2006

Arranging music for the choir and rehearsing the musicians for the church weekly services.
Increased fan excitement by conducting meet and greets at shows and other events. Supported bands and vocalists recording new music by doing session work.

Touring drummer January 2002 – January 2003 Teena Marie | Los Angeles, CA

Touring with famed-songwriter/singer Teena Marie in Japan and live performance in Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.

Played drums in live concerts and special events as commercial or charitable arrangements. Maintained expertise in drumming through daily practices and group rehearsals. Accompanied vocalists and musicians with appropriate tempo for different songs.
Drummer January 2002 – November 2002 Maxyn Lewis Band | Los Angeles

Performing with funk and soul songstress
Maintained expertise in drumming through daily practices and group rehearsals.
Played drums in live concerts and special events as commercial or charitable arrangements.
Helped make tours successful by showing up on time, ready to perform, and knowledgeable about music. Set beat and mood for each song using skill and personal style.
Accompanied vocalists and musicians with appropriate tempo for different songs.
Increased energy during live performances with improvisational percussion work.

Drummer September 2001 – January 2002 Agape international spiritual center | Culver City, CA

Drumming and arranging for the spiritual choir and musicians.
Maintained expertise in drumming through daily practices and group rehearsals.
Increased fan excitement by conducting meet and greets at shows and other events.
Set beat and mood for each song using skill and personal style.
Played drums in live concerts and special events as commercial or charitable arrangements.

Drummer February 2001 – May 2004 Pioneers Club | Los Angeles, CA

Drummer for Black speed blues band( house band) Blues, performed three nights a week, Friday, Saturday , Sunday.

Wrote new songs for band and coordinated arrangements.
Maintained expertise in drumming through daily practices and group rehearsals. Increased fan excitement by conducting meet and greets at shows and other events. Set beat and mood for each song using skill and personal style.
Accompanied vocalists and musicians with appropriate tempo for different songs. Backed up live shows as part of well-regarded orchestra group.

Professional Drummer January 2001 – August 2001 Linda Hopkins blues | Los Angeles, CA

Performing with blues legend Linda Hopkins
Set beat and mood for each song using skill and personal style.

Increased energy during live performances with improvisational percussion work.
Accompanied vocalists and musicians with appropriate tempo for different songs.
Played drums in live concerts and special events as commercial or charitable arrangements.

Music Teacher June 1997 – August 1998 Los Angeles Community College | Los Angeles, CA

Teaching Harmony and theory and beginners/intermediate drumming techniques.
Planned and implemented successful music programs encompassing study and performance.

Maintained learning-focused classrooms and kept student conduct aligned with school standards and district policies.

 

Managed musical programs with well-planned and coordinated rehearsals and performances. Delivered lessons and presentations in undergraduate and graduate classes.

Instructed college-level Harmony and Theory courses, evaluating student performance and comprehension to support learning objectives.

Professional Drummer July 1991 – August 1993 Peppermint lounge | East Orange, NJ

Drummer for the house band, performing Jazz, R&B, funk, blues.
Set beat and mood for each song using skill and personal style.
Played drums in live concerts and special events as commercial or charitable arrangements.
Created unique musical style as director of R&B group.
EDUCATION

Masters of Music
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

Bachelors of Music
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

Associate’s
Musicians Institute, Los Angeles, CA

Diploma

June 2021

June 2019 June 2000 June 1995 August 1993

New Jersey school of percussion, West Orange, NJ

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