Kam Falk

OBJECTIVE: Skilled producer with music composition degree and an extensive background
in music performance (bass, keyboards), audio production, web design, CD-ROM/DVD development and education
seeks a position in the field of music, audio engineering or education.

  • TARGET JOB

    • Target Job Title: Composer/Arranger/Bassist/Producer/Audio Engineer
    Alternate Target Job Title: Musician
    Desired Job Type: Contract/Project
    Desired Status: Employee or Contractual
    Desired Salary: Negotiable
    Site Location: On or Off-Site
    Description of target job:
    Producer for audio/CD-ROM/DVD/web projects, handling any or all phases of design and
    production.
    Career Level: Senior or Management (Manager/Director of Staff)
    Date of Availability: 2 weeks

  • TARGET COMPANY


    • Company Size: No Preference
    Category: Arts, Entertainment, Education and/or Media
    Description of target company:
    Interested in bringing skills to a company that seeks a production manager who
    pays attention to quality, detail, time and budget.  Seeking a reputable company that values
    integrity, dependability and the desire to build lasting business relationships.

  • TARGET LOCATIONS


    • Relocate: Yes, with ample time

  • WORK STATUS


    • USA - Authorized to work in this country for any employer.

  • EXPERIENCE

    • Audio/Multimedia Professor
    Faculty position which entails instructing college students in all areas of audio
    production (including 5.1 surround sound engineering), editing and mastering (Pro Tools), as well as
    classes in web design and multimedia systems design     (cd-rom development). Involves interaction
    and cooperation with administrative coordinators, as
    well as public speaking to students and perspective students. Curriculum planning and
    development is ongoing and remains up to date with current technology. Faculty also
    makes annual recommendations with regard to technology purchases.
      Keyboardist /Bassist
    Dennis Lee is a nationally reputable performer whose annual tours of the U.S. and Canada have
    touched millions since 1980. This position included touring and performing
    on bass, keyboards and vocals as well as handling sound engineering duties. Venues included state
    fairs, festivals and expos throughout the US and Canada.
    Highlight was a 1997 Las Vegas Hilton performance for the International
    Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE).
      Owner/Operator
    Independent record label/multimedia company which produces, publishes, promotes and sells
    enhanced cd's, cd-rom's and dvd's via U.S. brick and mortar retail, as well as the internet, with e-commerce at Amazon.com, CD Baby,
    Abstractlogix and nearly 50 other digital distributors
     
  • EDUCATION

    • 8/2007 - 12/2009
    Florida Atlantic University US-Florida-Boca Raton
    Master of Arts Degree
    Commercial Music Program
    - Director of Production for FAU's Hoot/Wisdom Records, 2009
    - Played bass for We Learn to Grow, produced by Michael Zager, honoring the 60th
      anniversary of the Fulbright Scholarship
    - Completed Symphony #1, entitled the Belliger Symphony, 2007
    - 4.0 GPA


    8/1990 - 12/1991
    University of Miami US-Florida-Coral Gables
    Master's Degree
    Studio Jazz Writing Program
    - 4.0 GPA

    5/1983 - 8/1987
    University of Florida US-Florida-Gainesville
    Bachelor of Music Degree in Theory/Composition with a minor in graphic design
    - Graduated with Acedemic High Honors
    - Activities included symphony orchestra, jazz band and marching band

    8/1980 - 6/1982
    Northeast Missouri State University (Renamed Truman State University) US-Missouri-Kirksville
    Specialization in Commercial Art
    - Activities included symphony orchestra, jazz band and marching band
    - Became a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the professional men's music fraternity
    - President's Distinguished Scholar, (1982)

    8/1978 - 5/1981
    Valley West High School
    USA-Iowa-West Des Moines
    High School Diploma -
    emphasis in music - keyboards, cello, and electric bass (classical and jazz)
    - Also studied graphic arts and Latin
    - Acedemic high honors recipient
    - Activities included symphony orchestra and jazz band
    - Won several graphic design competitions

    AFFILIATIONS

    12/2001 - Present
    BMI Publisher and Writer affiliation

    1/1988 - 8/1992
    Songwriters' Guild of America member

    3/1986 - Present
    Pi Kappa Lambda - National Music Honorary Society inductee

    SOFTWARE SKILLS:
     
      PROFICIENCY     - LEVEL - LAST USED - EXPERIENCE
    Mac/PC Platform Expert Current 15 years            
    Audio Production Expert  Current  23 years
    Pro Tools Expert  Current 14 years
    T-Racks Mastering Expert Current 7 years
    Studio Vision Pro Expert Current 16 years
    Composer's Mosaic Expert Current 10 years
    Cool Edit Pro Expert Current 10 years
    Sound Edit 16 Expert Current 10 years
    SoundForge Expert Current 10 years
    Peak Expert Current 10 years
    Adobe Premiere Expert Current 10 years
    Final Cut Pro Expert Current  2 years 
    India Titling Expert  Current  2 years
    Director  Expert Current 10 years
    Flash  Expert Current 4 years
    Bryce 3D  Expert Current  7 years
    Specular Infini-D Expert  Current 8 years
    HTML  Expert Current 10 years
    PhotoShop  Expert Current 9 years
    Adobe Sitemill Expert Current 8 years
    ClarisWorks Expert Current 10 years
    Now Database Expert Current 10 years
    Notion Expert Current 4 years
    Garage Band Expert Current 5 years

    - ENHANCED CD, CD-ROM AND DVD
    PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE BY REQUEST -

    REFERENCES:
    Dennis Lee
    The Dennis Lee Show
    President
    Phone Number: (727) 570-8500
    Email Address: Dennislee3@aol.com
    Reference Type: Professional

    Ed Krout
    Phat Planet Recording Studio
    President
    Phone Number: (407) 295-7270
    Email Address: edkrout@phatplanetstudios.com
    Reference Type: Professional

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    2002 - Released the Native Tongue CD featuring jazz fusion music with multimedia enhancement.
    2010 - New Release - Retro-Respect, featuring unique arrangements of songs by
    ten of this generation's most influential artists. 11 special guests.
    Reviews and airplay have been extremely favorable - please see below:

    2002: Jazzreview.com:
    http://www.jazzreview.com/cdreview.cfm?ID=2739
    Click HERE to view.

    2002: Article/Interview - Globalbass Magazine:
    http://www.globalbass.com/archives/feb2002/kam_falk.htm
    Click HERE to view.

    2009: Buzz - Player Watch - notreble.com:
    http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2009/08/20/retrospective-kam-falks-native-tongue/
    Click HERE to view.

    INTERNATIONAL REVIEWS:

    Crossover Network:
    http://www.crossover-agm.de/cdFalk01.htm (German)
    Click HERE to view.

    CyberFusion:
    http://www.jazzfusion.com/cd2002/nativetongue.htm (Japanese)
    Click HERE to view.

    For airplay information, click HERE to view.


    CONTACT INFORMATION:
    Kam Falk
    4141 Coral Tree Circle #347
    Coconut Creek, FL 33073
    USA
    Email: kandkfalk@comcast.net 
    Phone: 954-608-5791
    Websites: http://nativetongue.com
    http://myspace.com/kamfalk
    http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/kamfalk
    Music Composition/Arranging - Audio/Multimedia Design & Production