Nate Spear
Charlotte
Summary
Innovation and growth focused creative, with a strong focus on high-level art creation and a tested and innate ability to transfer complex knowledge and experience into easy-to-digest bites. I not only develop impact driven art and artists, I create new systems to grow and enlighten them. In addition to being in the process of recording an album, I am developing a music sharing App called "Bloo" and am writing a systems and artistic thinking teaching book around my new concept of developing better art and systems called "Renfro". I use Renfro to teach people how to make more impactful melodies, organize businesses and elevate artistic creation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cello and Piano Teacher for Beginner Students
Self, "The Yello Cello Fellow"
Durham, NC
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed customized lesson plans to enhance students' piano skills and musical understanding.
- Mentored beginner teachers, sharing effective techniques for engaging students in learning.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting teaching methods as needed.
- Coordinated recitals and performances, showcasing student achievements and building confidence.
- Fully created and developed my own system of teaching and curriculum called "Jamynte", pronounced "Jam-mind-tea" as I see it as improvisational tea for your mind. From the first lesson, even young students were amazed that they could improvise and create legitimately good sounds from the cello and piano with simple learning techniques I applied.
Producer, Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Self, MICE LICE Band
Durham, NC
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Produced, mixed and arranged original music tracks for MICE LICE Band.
- Collaborated with band members to develop creative concepts for performances.
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Managed recording sessions, optimizing sound quality and production efficiency.
- Booked paid gigs and interacted with open mics to garner a fan base and build an online presence.
- Used excellent vocal and musical ability to create rave-worthy songs and sounds that created instant recognition and fans.
- Assisted in marketing efforts through social media promotion and audience engagement strategies.
- Researched industry trends to inform song selection and production techniques.
- Built relationships with local venues for performance opportunities and exposure.
- Maintained organization of audio files and project documentation for easy access and reference.
- Developed new frameworks of music production, along with my very own genre of arranging style called "Ever Changes" that never repeats any single motif or idea but challenges the listener to engage completely while embracing such challenges of engagement with high-level production skill and expertise.
Electronics Sales and Technician
Communityworx Thrift Shop
Carrboro, NC
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Prepared and assembled electronics and devices from donations efficiently and proficiently to be sold.
- Sorted and organized donations, maintaining inventory efficiency and cleanliness.
- Assisted with product pricing and display setup to enhance store presentation.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer interaction standards.
- Managed and organized the electronics sales floor.
- Worked with managers to create a progressive and growth-based pricing model.
- Built strong and deep relationships with regular customers and enjoyed daily interactions and friendships with locals who walked in.
Education
Music Industry Studies
Appalachian State University
BooneSkills
- Curriculum System building and implementing
- Effective lesson planning
- Strong communication skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Group and individual instruction
- Student motivation techniques
- Music notation fluency
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Ear training expertise
- Composition guidance
- Recital preparation
- Digital music technology
- Performance coaching
- Improvisational instruction
- Aural skills development
- Progress reporting
- Advanced music theory
- Music theory
- Excellent with young children
- Time management skills
- Advanced Music production skills
- Expert Songwriting knowledge
Websites
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Producer, Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Self, MICE LICE Band
03.2024 - 02.2025
Electronics Sales and Technician
Communityworx Thrift Shop
09.2023 - 04.2025
Cello and Piano Teacher for Beginner Students
Self, "The Yello Cello Fellow"
04.2023 - 03.2025
Music Industry Studies
Appalachian State University