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Lawrence Feder
Worship Leader, Songwriter, Musician, Music Director,Music Producer And New Artist Mentor
Cape Town
Summary
I have been producing for the last 2 and a half years now. Before that I have been working in studio as a vocalist, musician and composer.
Have produced for artist as well as creating loop tracks for church worship team as well. Knowledgeable Music Director with 20+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in [managing and running worship teams]. Hardworking performance leader skilled at selecting and arranging musical pieces for regular, holiday and special event performances. Adept at working with individual performers to optimize sound and abilities. Specializing in all type of music. Demonstrated skills in improving the quality of performance from both musicians and vocalists. Experienced in live and studio performances and familiar with Bass, Acoustic guitar and Keyboard.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Music Producer
Freelance with Sound's of The Nation's South Africa
Cape Town
01.2022 - Current
- Produced music broadcast on international cable and satellite networks and streaming music channels.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Directed global operations, from starting point of signing artist to label through marketing and sales of music.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Worked on tours, recordings.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Produced project's first studio album in 2014 released by LFODO Productions and performed nationally.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
Artist
Lawrence Feder and Out Da Ordinary (LFODO)
Cape Town
03.2010 - 12.2015
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Organized and managed over 20 concerts, 10 master classes and 30 recordings.
- Positioned members within ensemble to obtain balance among instrumental and vocal sections.
- Punctually attended 6 practices monthly.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Selected and arranged music for over 20 holiday performances and special events.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Taught private Bass and guitar lessons for [Beginner and intermediate ] students.
Music Director
His People Church N1 City
Cape Town
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
- Selected and arranged music for 8 holiday performances and special events.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
Assistant Worship Leader
Desire of All Nations Ottery
Cape Town
01.2002 - 12.2007
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
Education
No Degree - Theology
CBTC Cape Bible Training Centre
Cape Town South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bridgetown High School
Cape Town Bridgetown Athlone 01.1990 - 12.1995
No Degree - Studio Engineering
Sound's of The Nation's Studio Engineers Course
Cape Town South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Songwriting
undefinedSoftware
Microsoft Package
Zoho
Studio one
FL Studio
Logic
Cricket, rugby, Hikes and reading
Just enjoy my off time with some cricket and rugby.
Also enjoy hikes and reading to clear my head at times.
Timeline
Music Producer
Freelance with Sound's of The Nation's South Africa
01.2022 - Current
Artist
Lawrence Feder and Out Da Ordinary (LFODO)
03.2010 - 12.2015
Music Director
His People Church N1 City
01.2008 - 12.2011
Assistant Worship Leader
Desire of All Nations Ottery
01.2002 - 12.2007
No Degree - Theology
CBTC Cape Bible Training Centre
04.2001 -
No Degree - Studio Engineering
Sound's of The Nation's Studio Engineers Course
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bridgetown High School
01.1990 - 12.1995
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