Angel Elizalde is a songwriter, composer, producer, and arranger based in Mexico, Ecuador, and the US. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Berklee College of Music with honors. He has over 15 years of experience working on various musical projects in different roles. He is proficient in many instruments and technologies and has worked with many artists. Recommendation letters praise his professionalism, creativity, work ethic, and musical skills.
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Angel Elizalde English Curriculum Vitae with Recommendation Letters
1. ANGEL ELIZALDE
angelelizalde@me.com | (305) 298 0476
EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music Boston, MA
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s Degree in Music. Double Major in Classical Composition & Songwriting.
Honors: Deans List; Graduated Cum Laude.
Franz Liszt Conservatory Quito - Ecuador
2002 - 2004
Vocal Interpretation and Music Theory.
Private Training
Vocal Coach, Roger Love. Los Angeles, CA, 2014 - Present
Modern and Classical Styles of Composition with Vuk Kulenovik. Boston, MA, 2008
Vocal coach, Mili Bermejo. Boston, MA, 2006 - 2008
Composition in Afro-Ecuadorian Styles with Lindberg Valencia. Quito - Ecuador, 2007
Composition and Interpretation of Afro-Ecuadorian styles with the legendary Papá Roncón,
Borbón - Ecuador, 2007
Composition Styles from the Andes and the Amazon with Maestro Gerardo Guevara, Director of
the Ecuadorian National Conservatory, Quito - Ecuador, 2006 - 2007
EXPERIENCE
Songwriter | Co-writer Mexico, Ecuador, USA
2008 - Present
Various artists
Subconscious Awakening, Lyrics published in the book A Surrender To The Moon
Valentina, MTV Tr3s' Quiero Mi Baby
Raise Your Flag, semi finalist at Sony Music’s Supersong for the 2014’s FIFA World Cup
Composer France, Mexico, Ecuador, USA
2008 - Present
La Vida Sin Memoria, film
Vida y Obra de José Vasconcelos, T.V. Documentary
Heroes Verdaderos, Composition Assistant for Gustavo Reyes
Mèmoire, Contemporary Ballet for Compagnie Dègoulignèa, Paris
Dodecaphonic Suite, Classical Work
Producer | Arranger Mexico, Ecuador, USA.
2008 - Present
Various artists
2. Private Instructor Mexico, Ecuador, USA
2008 - 2014
Composition, voice, and guitar
Music Transcription & Score Preparation, Mexico
2012
Various composers
Instrumentalist Mexico, USA
2002 - 2012
Guitarrist for Natasha Kender
Guitarrist for Hearts & Bones
Guitarrist for Poncho Flores Arrocha
Guitarrist in the documentary Tribunales
Guitarrist for Dahiu Rosenblatt
Guitarrist for Pancho Tello
Percussionist for Batukaxé (Brazilian Band)
Singer for the Berklee Salsa & Merengue Ensemble
Drummer, Guitarrist, Vocalist for La Piñata
Jingle Writer | Recording & Mixing Engineer Ecuador
2011
Magic Sound & Music, Production Company
Music Consultant USA
2009 - 2010
Visualizing Entertainment, T.V. content provision agency
Singer | Actor Quito - Ecuador
2004
Lead role as Don Quixote, Man of La Mancha musical
Entertainment Director Quito - Ecuador
2001 - 2002
Hiring local bands and management of in-house entertainment at MCC (Mega-Cyber-Café)
VOLUNTEER WORK
Junior Achievement, Miami, FL
2014
Volunteer at QASP Radio. Taught students how to properly manage their time and money in a
business environment
Zambiza Daycare, Quito - Ecuador
2004
Group Leader. Raised funds to benefit underprivileged children
3. QUALITIES
Languages: Spanish, English.
Technology: Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Cubase, Melodyne, EzDrummer, Sibelius, Finale, Kontakt,
Midi Sequencing; Microsoft Office, Mac and PC.
Instruments: Proficient in Guitar, Piano, Synthesizers, Drums, Percussion, Voice.
Others: Eloquent, creative, optimist and reliable. Work ethic that finds satisfaction in achieving
professional goals.
ADITIONAL INFORMATION
- The song Raise Your Flag was a semi-finalist amongst 2000 participants in the global songwriting contest
Supersong by SONY Music, in search for a World Cup anthem to be interpreted by Ricky Martin for the
official CD of the FIFA World Cup 2014.
- The 2013 feature film La Vida Sin Memoria was hailed by critics as the best Mexican film of 2013.
- The Song Valentina was commissioned by MTV Tr3s to appear in the show Quiero Mi Baby for the
episode about Valentina Guerrero.
- The Contemporary Ballet, Mèmoire, had an international run produced by Luciernaga Danza
Contemporánea after its premiere in Paris.
4. Bass player, composer, arranger
470 Lenox Ave Apt 8T
New York, NY 10037
(617) 785-8548
andresrotmistrovsky@gmail.com
March 7th, 2015
To whom it may concern:
My name is Andrés Rotmistrovsky and I have been involved professionally in the
music field for 20 years. I am a bass player and I am well-known for my solo
repertoire on the bass guitar as well as having performed with some today’s most
important recording artists and Grammy-awards winner musicians, such as Paquito
D’Rivera, Eva Ayllon, La Mala Rodriguez, Ruben Blades and Sertab Erener, just to
name a few. I have toured the globe several times and performed at venues such as
the Montreux Jazz Festival, Latin Grammys, Carnegie Hall, Blue Note Jazz Club,
Lincoln Center, Apollo Theater, Boston Symphony Hall, amongst others. I also
endorse some of the most prestigious products in the music performance industry,
such as Sukop Bass Guitars, Lorita Basses, Lanzi Guitars, Traveler Guitar, Aguilar
Amplification, Mono cases and Soundblox by Source Audio bass guitar effects.
I have the honor in writing this letter of recommendation fully convinced that
producer, songwriter and arranger Angel Elizalde is an outstanding professional in
the Latin American and Pop music fields. Angel is a top-notch producer with a
wonderful attitude and an exceptionally professional work ethic. He is a very
supportive team player, is well versed in nowadays music standards and an inspiring
leader when he is in charge.
I met Mr. Elizalde in 2005 when mutual music peers at Berklee College of Music in
Boston (MA) introduced us. I was deeply impressed when I listened to his
outstanding creative musical ideas, and the brilliant approach he has in regards of
every musical production he was in charge. Soon after we met we started working
together in different musical settings, including many of his music productions where
I tracked bass guitar in New York City.
This is why I strongly support Angel Elizalde as a producer, songwriter and
arranger. Certain of his success, I have no doubts that he will be a cultural asset
with his extraordinary talent.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and please do not hesitate to contact me
if you need further information.
Very truly yours,
Andres Rotmistrovsky
