Aaron C. Cloutier
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
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Aaron C. Cloutier is a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, producer, engineer, and music educator. Key areas of expertise include Metal, Rock, Alternative, Progressive, Electronic and Experimental genres. Additional skills include audio engineering (editing, mixing and mastering) as well as freelance music editorials.
Vocalist, guitarist, producer with 19 years of experience:
Wrote, produced, and performed all songs for solo project, DAVOLA
Session Work: Collaborated with various artists and producers on numerous recording projects including "Charlemagne: The Omens of Death" by Christopher Lee, Korora Audio Guitar Effects Pedals, Redwirez Guitar Cabinet Impulse Responses, Dj Wishmaster, The Dissident, Animus Rising, Frozen Project, Thulnar, The Measure, Beneath The Halo, Type L, Enochian, Eddie Willie, Weston Silva, Howard Herrick, Frozen Project, Messiah Nadir, Corey Gurkovich and Luke Lakeman
Studied with Gardner Murphy
Received vocal training from Melissa Cross
Member of ASCAP since 2009
Studied guitar with Christian Andreau of Gojira
Additional Professional Experience
Freelance Songwriter Songfinch 2021 – Present
Write, record, mix and master personalized songs based on the customer’s story
Freelance Songwriter Songlorious 2020 – Present
Write, record, mix and master personalized songs based on the customer’s story
Freelance Writer BWH Music Group 2020 – Present
Write reviews for publicity and promotion for independent artists
Social Media Administrator Godlyke Inc, Clifton, NJ 2020 – 2021
Create, edit, and manage content for Godlyke Inc’s and Maxon Effects’ respective social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Customer service
Music Instructor Bach To Rock, Denville, NJ 2020 – 2022
Private guitar, bass, and vocal lessons
Lead structured group rehearsals in preparation for live performances
Music Instructor School of Rock, Louisville, KY 2019 – 2020
Private guitar, bass, and vocal lessons
Lead structured group rehearsals in preparation for live performances
Music Instructor School of Rock, Chatham, NJ 2011 – 2019
Private guitar, bass, and vocal lessons
Lead structured group rehearsals in preparation for live performances
Ran numerous summer camps including performance, songwriting and recording
Assistant Engineer, Sound Wars Studio, Hoboken, NJ 8/2010 – 10/2010
Recorded lead vocalist on Ill Nino’s Dead New World (2010 Victory Records release)
Received an assistant engineer credit on the album
Co-producer of vocal harmonies on the songs “How can I live” and “God is only for the Dead”
Co-wrote lyrics and vocal patterns for the song “Killing You, Killing Me”
Education
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, Tempe, AZ - 2010
Diploma in Audio Engineering
Certified in Level One Logic Pro 9, Tier 3 Pro Tools, and WAVES plug-ins
Media Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-cloutier-56981425/
Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/davola
https://soundcloud.com/ac27
Airgigs
https://www.airgigs.com/user/AaronC33
Songlorious
https://www.songlorious.com/songwriters-1/aaron-cloutier
Songfinch
https://www.songfinch.com/examples/inspiring-stories