Allen Chang

1209 Boylston St. Apt. 51 Boston, MA 02215 Phone: 6173667499 E-Mail: achang2@berklee.edu

Profile
Music scientist of harmonic theories and sound synthesis and design. Extensive piano, keyboard, synth and FX control both live on stage
and in the production studio. Jazz pianist with a background in Classical and Romantic piano performance. Expressive storyteller using
harmony as words and dynamic technique as punctuation.

Experience
Auxiliary Synth and FX Keyboardist

Boston MA September 2015 - Present

Neo-Soul Ensemble

Analyzing the studio and live recordings of Dangelo, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Q-Tip to build sounds and patches that
can be used in live performances.

Contracting other musicians and auditioning/interviewing potential members to see how their sound and personality fits in with
the collective.

Organizing additional rehearsals, arrangement and composing sessions with the instrumentalists. Also lead many team-building
activities to boost our passionate sound.

Rapper and Ensemble Director

Boston MA February 2016 - September 2016

Kendrick Lamar Ensemble

Making plans to lead a new revolutionary project starting next fall that will change the communities view on rap music.

Collect information on a multitude of different musicians to build a team.

Write arrangements through transposing Kendrick Lamars studio albums and live performances.

Establish a strong performance set-list that keeps stage direction, stage set-up and costumes in mind.

Musical Directors Assistant and Pianist

Chelsea MA August 2015 and October 2015

Chelsea City Community School

Composer and sound designer for the flying squirrel puppet theatre.

Building sound sets with analog instruments (eg. MicroKorg)

Organize three separate performances for locals of the city of Chelsea

Composer and Co-Producer

Boston MA August 2015 - Present

From Twelve Minutes of Love - W ABI SBI

Design sounds and patches that thicken the texture of the EP.

Distribute and advertise the work on multiple network and local media sources.

Translate spontaneous creation into comprehensive scores for better communication with the other co-producer

Synth and FX Pianist

MA and CT June 2015 - Present

Revel In Peace

Co-Founder of a local gigging funk/soul 9-piece big band

Monthly shows in Boston and Connecticut (House shows, Copley square)

Recording/mixing/mastering engineer for the bands first single Tha Joint (Introducing)

Social network manager, being the source of communication between the fans and the band

Peer Advisor

Boston MA June 2015 December 2015

Berklee College of Music

Being a resource for 18 first semester Berklee students and helping them with scheduling, school rules, counseling.

Invite them to explore different majors and different careers that come after graduating Berklee.

Emergency contact for private issues.

Translate English and American culture to international students with Mandarin and French

Jazz Pianist

Boston MA January 2015 May 2015

Kaeli Earle Trio

Contracted studio engineer, studio manager and mixing/mastering engineer

Translator between mandarin speaking engineer and English speaking lead artist

Composer and arrangement of original work Brick Wall

Male Choir in Pit-Band Leader

Taiwan January 2013 May 2013

Lead five piece high school choir in Taipei European Schools production of Sweeney Todd

Performed solo pieces

Played piano in group rehearsals with the male choir

Education
Berklee College of Music

Boston MA September 2014 Present (Anticipating Graduation May 2018)

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

Bachelor of Music in Electronic Production and Design
GPA: 3.6
Deans List: Fall and Spring 2014
Related Coursework: Neo-Soul Ensemble, Jason Palmer Ensemble, Kendrick Lamar Ensemble, Private Instruction with Laszlo Gardony
Taipei European School

Taiwan, Taipei City January 2010 May 2014

International Baccalaureate
Score: 34
Jazz Band Director
Orchestra Composer and Conductor
Pit Band Male Voice Director
Formal Lessons in Spanish, French, Mandarin, English and Taiwanese

Skills
Fluent in Mandarin, English and Taiwanese. Adequate control of French
Music Specific Hardware and Software:

Digital Audio Workstation: Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Protools, Garageband

Sound Design: Max, Max for live, Roland Phantom 06, Eurorack Module

Notation: Finale, Sibelius

Repertoire

Baroque to Romantic period works

Jazz standards and modern pieces with original arrangements

Neo-soul, R&B and hip hop with flexibility in re-harmonization and sound synthesis/patch building