Deonaven Mckinzy
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Professional musician with significant experience in live performances, studio recording, and music composition. Known for strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Proficient in various guitar techniques, music theory, and stage presence. Reliable, flexible, and ready to contribute to diverse musical projects and worship experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bass Player
Citadel Church
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Maintained optimal instrument performance by regularly tuning, restringing, and caring for the bass guitar.
- Supported local music community by attending worship services of fellow musicians, participating in open church services, and collaborating with other worship artists on various projects.
- Read music and memorized parts for worship services.
- Expanded musical repertoire by continuously learning new songs, techniques, and styles to diversify performances.
- Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
- Showcased versatility as a musician by occasionally taking on additional roles within the band, such as backup vocalist.
- Improved overall band dynamics through effective communication and constructive feedback during rehearsals and performances.
- Elevated audience engagement during live shows by delivering high-energy stage presence
- Harmonized with other musicians during songs.
- Collaborated with band members to develop innovative arrangements for original compositions, resulting in a unique sound that connected with the congregation.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain congregation engagement.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Touring Guitarist
Rod Wave
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained inventory of personal gear/instruments while managing safe transport of equipment to gigs.
- Performed alongside internationally acclaimed artists which expanded exposure in broader markets.
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating dynamic stage presence and advanced guitar techniques during performances.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working order.
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Set up audio equipment at live shows ensuring proper sound quality throughout performances.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Bass Player
Kingdom Word Ministries
11.2012 - 09.2018
- Maintained optimal instrument performance by regularly tuning, restringing, and caring for the bass guitar.
- Supported local music community by attending worship services of fellow musicians, participating in open church services, and collaborating with other worship artists on various projects.
- Read music and memorized parts for worship services.
- Expanded musical repertoire by continuously learning new songs, techniques, and styles to diversify performances.
- Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
- Showcased versatility as a musician by occasionally taking on additional roles within the band, such as backup vocalist.
- Improved overall band dynamics through effective communication and constructive feedback during rehearsals and performances.
- Elevated audience engagement during live shows by delivering high-energy stage presence
- Harmonized with other musicians during songs.
- Collaborated with band members to develop innovative arrangements for original compositions, resulting in a unique sound that connected with the congregation.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain congregation engagement.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Education
Certification - Minister
Citadel Church of God in Christ
Kansas City, Mo 01-2023
Skills
- Professional attitude
- Teamwork/Collaborative
- Time management
- Transposing songs
- Tuning guitars/bass
- Setting up equipment
- Improvising
- Skilled harmonization
- Song Writing
- Vocal Arranging
- Producing of Music
- Logic Pro X proficiency
Timeline
Touring Guitarist
Rod Wave
06.2022 - 07.2022
Bass Player
Citadel Church
09.2018 - 07.2023
Bass Player
Kingdom Word Ministries
11.2012 - 09.2018
Certification - Minister
Citadel Church of God in Christ
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