
Why me?
Max Mackenzie
SKILLS
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• Social media management
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Audience growth
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Live sound setup and troubleshooting
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Signal flow
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Gain staging
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EQ
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Multi-instrumentalist
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Drums
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Bass
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Piano
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Vocal
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Guitar
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Strong understanding of instrument mechanics
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Musical Theory
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Tone shaping
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PA systems
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Mixers
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Amps
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Microphones
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Monitors
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Professional guitar setup
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Maintenance
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Shipping
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Logistics
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Profit-focused buying and selling
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Market analysis
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Pricing strategy
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High sales volume
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Fast turnaround
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Negotiation
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Customer communication
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Listing writing
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Photography
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Inventory management
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Content creation
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Video production
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Editing
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Personal branding
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Audience engagement
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Digital advertising
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Strong technical intuition
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Fast learner
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Musical ear for audio balancing
Passionate multi-instrumentalist with strong ensemble experience and a deep practical understanding of music performance, musical theory, sound, and equipment. Primary focus on electric guitar, with active experience performing live across funk, rock, R&B, jazz, and pop styles. Known for adaptability, passion, the ability to learn material quickly, and contribute musically in band settings. Background in live sound, instrument setup, and audio signal flow supports clear communication and professionalism in rehearsals and performances.
INSTRUMENTAL EXPERIENCE
Electric Guitar
Started December 2023
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Primary Instrument
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Intermediate-Advanced
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Strong with lead phrasing, chord voicings, improvisation, and rhythm
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Comfortable with adapting between genres
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Primarily Minneapolis Sound/Funk/Rock/Blues/Rnb/Jazz influence
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Experienced playing live with a band
Acoustic Guitar
Started September 2023
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Intermediate-Advanced
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Strong with Chord voicing choices, complex strumming patterns, and improvisation
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Experienced playing live with a band
Bass Guitar
Started August 2024
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Intermediate
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Comfortable with adapting between genres
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Experienced playing live with a band
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Primarily Funk/Rnb/Pop/Jazz Influence
Acoustic Drums
Started July 2025–Present
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Beginner-Intermediate
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Primarily Jazz/Funk/Pop influence
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Strong with holding tempo, swing rhythms and picking up grooves
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Experienced playing live with a band
Piano
Started November 2023
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Intermediate
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Primarily Funk/Pop/Gospel
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Experienced playing live with a band
Synthesizer Lead/Bass
Started July 2025
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Beginner-Intermediate
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Primarily Minneapolis Sound/ Funk/Rnb Influence
Lead Vocalist
Started March 2024
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Beginner-Intermediate
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Approximate Comfortable range of E2-C5 and can stretch to G5
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Strong with pitch, range, and falsetto control
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Primarily Minneapolis Sound/ Funk/Rnb Influence
Community Experience
Band Coordinator/Host
Started August 2025
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Organized Jams with Classmates aspiring to study music in college
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Created organized practice space in basement
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Played as Lead Guitarist/Vocalist
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Covered many songs by artists including Prince, Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Wham!, The Goo Goo Dolls, Creed, as well as Jazz Standards
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Organized events and played with band for live audiences
Student Worship Team Lead Guitarist/Setlist Coordinator
August 2024-August 2025
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Played Acoustic/Electric Guitar for school worship team
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Led organizing songs/setlists each week
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Helped with stage setup each during weekly performances during chapel time in front of school
Solo Compositionalist
Started January 2025
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Studying Musical Composition, Harmony, and Production
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Created many songs, Playing every instrument minus drums
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Primarily FunkRock/Pop/Ballad work
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Strong with emotional slow grooves, Smooth Guitar riffs, and tension control
Equipment Repairs & Guitar Technician, Independent
March 2025–Present
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Source used/broken guitars, pedals, amps, and PA gear.
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Perform professional setups and do troubleshooting and repairs/restorations.
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Determine market value and create pricing strategies for fast, profitable turnover.
Live Sound / PA Equipment Operator, Freelance
September 2024–Present
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Learned how to set up, operate, and troubleshoot full PA systems including mixers, passive/powered speakers, subwoofers, monitors, live instruments, and microphones.
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Studying signal flow, gain staging, EQ, and feedback prevention.
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Assisting with stage setup, cabling, and equipment layout.
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Studying how to create clear, balanced sound for rehearsals, events, and small shows.
YouTube Content Creator & Personal Brand Manager
2020–2023
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Founded and fully managed a YouTube channel, growing it to 97,000+ subscribers.
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Produced, edited, and published original video content consistently.
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Built a personal brand and studied audience engagement strategies to increase reach and retention.
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Analyzed audience insights and optimized content for growth.
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