SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, Didgeridoo, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
Hi there I am 21 years old and I love to play music. I have a few years of experience in different live settings playing different instruments.
As a saxophonist, I have been playing for over 10 years, starting off playing in primary school wind bands. Then in high school I played in wind bands and had some experience in a stage band. As I moved through my school's performing arts program I was given opportunities to play in state and a national wind band championship, where in 2017 we were the Aggregate Juvenile Wind Band Champions. I have also completed AMEB grades 2-7 with grades from B+ to A+. Currently I play live in an amateur cover band called The Hard Loves. We would gig on average 6-8 times a year, playing pubs and house parties. Our setlist is mostly Aussie rock and rock anthems.
As a piper I have been playing for 7 years, 4 years in competitive environments and subsequently 3 years casually. I have played in a pipe band for the largest school based cadet unit in the southern hemisphere, and also marched in the city on Anzac Day as a piper. I have also competed in levels such as Australian National Championships, All European National Championships, Irish National Championships, and several other competitions and Highland Gatherings. I was promoted to the rank of Pipe Sergeant, during which time I had competed on several occasions, and was in a leadership group for 70 students on a tour of Scotland, Ireland and England.
Recently during the lockdowns I have been teaching myself guitar and am loving it. I have been learning since August last year, and since November been gifted my own electric guitar. Currently I am learning songs and developing my technique, I am keen to further explore improvisation and musical theory.
- Screen name:
- krish_s_11
- Member since:
- Jul 27 2021
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 11
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I have had many influences throughout the years. My conductors through school who I am still in contact with have instilled good values in me, both as a musician and within my characteristics. Further than that I am inspired by my fellow band mates to play the best I can. As I am only a casual player I am not strictly influenced by any professionals, but thoroughly enjoy listening to their music. Some of my favourite artists are: Grover Washington Jr, KALEO, Black Keys, INXS, Queen, Kings of Leon, ACDC, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, RCHP and John Mayer.
Instrument experience:
- Saxophone:
- Moderate
- Bagpipes:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Beginner
- Lead Guitar:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
My saxophone is a Yamaha YTS-62 with a Jody Jazz 7 mouthpeice.
My guitar is a Squier Classic Vibe 60's Strat. The signal chain is guitar -> Cry Baby Wah -> Tube Screamer Mini -> Boss Distortion DS-1 -> Boss Super Chorus CH-1 -> Boss Looper RC-1 -> Fender Mustang GTX100 Modelling amp with 7-way footswitch
