Mateo Novoa
Lima
Summary
Creative music composer, songwriter and professor with proven track record of composing and performing music at recording sessions, festivals and concerts. Collaborative with teams of instrumentalists to develop complex compositions. Engaging with fans to promote brand and music sales.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Songwriter
Freelance
Lima
01.2015 - Current
- Created melodies for songs and wrote lyrics that fit the melody.
- Developed song concepts, structures, and stories to create original music.
- Researched topics of interest related to potential song material.
- Performed live on stage as a singer-songwriter at various venues.
- Composed instrumental pieces for use in film scores and soundtracks.
- Reviewed existing compositions for potential improvements or changes.
- Edited audio recordings of musical performances using digital software programs.
Professional Drummer
Freelance
Lima
02.2012 - Current
- Developed and performed drum parts for studio recordings of various musical projects.
- Organized and rehearsed with other musicians to coordinate live performances.
- Maintained a professional attitude while on tour, ensuring the safety of all equipment during transport.
- Provided technical support for sound engineers in venues to ensure optimal sound quality.
- Adjusted drum set-up based on venue size and acoustics as needed.
- Composed original beats, grooves, and fills to enhance music compositions.
- Performed regularly at various venues including clubs, festivals, concerts.
- Recorded tracks using microphones and direct input techniques for studio albums.
- Tuned drums prior to performance or recording sessions.
- Utilized social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram to promote gigs.
Percussion Teacher
Ministerio de la Mujer
Lima
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Taught basic percussion knowledge of peruvian Cajon to children ages 4 to 14, with whom he managed to perform a group presentation at the end of the course.
- Organized and conducted weekly group classes to teach basic music theory and performance skills.
- Created individual lesson plans for each student based on their skill level and interests in music.
Drum Professor
Clave de Fa
Lima
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Participate in the opening of the Clave de Fa music workshop cycle as a session drummer for the entire event, accompanying all the children and young people in each of their presentations.
- Teach personalized drum classes at basic and intermediate levels on a private basis.
- Teaching rudiments, groove and sheet music reading.
- Development of confidence and relaxation so that students can get to know the instrument in a calm, rhythmic and fun way.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Composition
12-2023
High School Diploma -
12-2011
Skills
- Writing Lyrics
- Music theory knowledge
- Musical notation comprehension
- Studio Recordings
- Music Composition
- Symphonic orchestras
- Musical arrangements understanding
- Arranging music
- Expressive
- Transposing
- Background music performance
- Music recording
- Drum tuning
- Strong attention to detail
- Audio production
- Versatile
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Recordings
16 Bits
"El Mundo Acaba Contigo" (LP, 2018)
I recorded rhythm guitar, drums and composed most of the music
Fiesta Bizarra
"S/T" (Single, 2013)
"Estar a Favor o estar en contra, que más da” (EP, 2014)
"Sadness Sorrow Imathgination" (LP, 2015)
"Reencuentro/Bug de Sueños" (EP, 2017)
"Fiesta Bizarra" (EP, 2022)
I recorded drums and worked on the arrangements of the songs
Suerte Campeón
"El mundo es un lugar horrible con detalles hermosos" (2022)
I recorded drums and worked on the arrangements of the songs
Links
Featured performances on drums:
https://youtu.be/DZiSWAU-W34?si=KMFYoOQXiSXLKV0D
https://youtu.be/u3FCLpKl3Aw?si=DHH4ARN2gFMWnRPP
https://youtu.be/t99KR8shpPA?si=Ky8ocw-vyFhXRlZ1
https://youtu.be/e-BREu_p3TI?si=W4vW6sR5r0spvMfp
https://youtu.be/QyVNYRj0YSU?si=mnSSfXLW8mq2Olio
https://youtu.be/W5O3BBh6Wes?si=wDCSG9NAqXBetkua
Featured performances on guitar:
https://youtu.be/zQQ_-xs2z8o?si=WDwaMBzyv9RYgGyE
https://youtu.be/E3HPrDQ_QBQ?si=ltzRYWa6PaK7jCrJ
Timeline
Percussion Teacher - Ministerio de la Mujer
01.2019 - 02.2019
Drum Professor - Clave de Fa
08.2018 - 02.2019
Songwriter - Freelance
01.2015 - Current
Professional Drummer - Freelance
02.2012 - Current
Universidad De Ciencias Aplicadas - Bachelor of Arts, Musical Composition
Trilce De Trujillo - High School Diploma,
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