artist cv

CORE SKILLS

  • musical performance (guitar) - funk, pop, rock, jazz, blues
  • musical direction and composition
  • sound engineering and production
  • product design and innovation
  • software coding and applications
  • teaching and mentoring

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2025-Present - DXSOUNDLAB - studio owner, director
  • 2021-2025 - Hot Sauce - band leader, musical director, guitarist
  • 2001-2006 - The Mo’Phonq Organization - band leader, musical director, guitarist
  • 1997-1998 - Spackle - lead guitarist / sideman

SELECTED EVENTS / HOUSE GIGS / TOURS

  • 2025 - Jack Daniels Battle of The Bands (The DadBods - Runner-up)
  • 2023 - Pogues Christmas Tribute - guitarist, ensemble
  • 2017 - Dubai, City Maxx - Maxx Bar
  • 2016 - Dubai - Ramee Rock Bottom Burjuman
  • 2016 - Dubai - Rodeo Drive / Stables
  • 2015 - Dubai - Ramee Time Cafe
  • 2014 - Toronto Jazz Festival
  • 2012 - Oman - Ramee Hotels - Rock Bottom
  • 2012 - China (Guangzhou) - Kama Club
  • 2010 - Asia Pacific - P&O Cruise 2010 - Pacific Jewel - Top 40 band and Jazz Band
  • 2003 - Montreal Fringe Festival
  • 2002 - Montreal International Jazz Festival
  • 1997-1998 - Spackle - US tour (Philadelphia / New York - lead guitarist / sideman)

SOUND ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION

  • 2025 - DXSOUNDLAB - gear design and build - portable performance rig
  • 2025 - DXSOUNDLAB - gear design and build - custom pedalboard rig
  • 2025 - DXSOUNDLAB - multiple projects - midi clock synchronization, Loopy (looping program), synchronization, point correction and alteration (offsetting - for creative applications), system exclusive codes, experimental stack design
  • 2005 - Indie film production, Toronto, Canada

TEACHING & MENTORING

  • 2024-Present - private guitar tutor
  • 1991-2005 - guitar instructor, private music schools, Montreal, Canada

EDUCATION

  • Concordia University, Computer Applications Programming
  • McGill University, Music

AI & SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
  • Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Compressor, Mixing Station, Loopy Pro HD, drum apps (Lumbeat), Bome midi translator, Midi Fire (IOS), Mainstage, Gig Performer, Amplitube DMX (limited experience)