GIOVANNI VIAL

1742 Washington St. Boston, MA

(650)-575-9171   gioyanis089@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION

Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA, 2021-present

Bachelor of Music: Professional Music (Music Business, Performance, Composition)

 

EXPERIENCE

CRU Wine Bar, Summer (June-August) 2023

• Performed weekly music as singer with house jazz combo

• Provided at least a 2 hour set

Donato Enoteca, Summer (June-August) 2023

• Communicated with staff, customers, and management in a high pressured environment.

• Bussed and waited tables of at least 5 guests.

• Filed orders and handled hosting duties

• Cleaned plates and rushed orders

Berklee Singers Night 2023, Spring 2023

• Collaborated in a multi-stage, multi-style theatrical performance

• Danced, sang, and acted in multiple group and solo performances

Berklee College of Music Aspire: Five Week Music Performance Intensive, Remote, Summer 2020

• Assisted in combo recording and performance as solo singer.

• Increased knowledge of music technology like Soundtrap and Pro Tools.

• Attained musical collaborations and connections while in a virtual context.

Stanford Vocal Jazz Institute, Stanford, CA, Summer 2019

• Demonstrated advanced understanding of jazz concepts through performance with high level faculty

• Collaborated with high level professional musicians in jam session and gig contexts

Summer Intern, Bridgepoint Music Store, Menlo Park, CA, June-July 2019

• Provided customer service to incoming clients at the front desk.

• Assisted with general maintenance of instrument rentals.

• General refurbishment and organization for the store. 

Worldstrides Jazz Festival, San Diego, CA, Spring 2019

• Contributed to the securing of a gold medal for school jazz band while serving as their first male solo vocalist.

Menlo-Atherton Jazz Band/Combo Singer, Atherton, CA, 2018-2021

• Collaborated with instrumentalists to form setlists, rehearsal times, manage gigs, and develop repertoire.

• Raised donations through external PTA functions, private concerts, and 30+ in-school gigs.

• Performed for elderly folk at senior center to provide musical service. 

Grab Bag Theater (Student-run theater group), Menlo Park, CA, 2017-2021

• Acted and operated in all events in a lead role capacity.

• Spearheaded systematic change while serving in both boards of the non-profit company.

• Led at the level of Executive Director and envisioned a number of new programs geared towards educational service that reached multiple districts.

• Mobilized and organized executive board to run multiple sides of the company.

• Conducted duties as an artistic director in one act play and as executive producer of a musical. 

St. Denis Catholic Outreach, Menlo Park, CA, 2015-2017

• Aided homeless shelter (Maple Street Homeless Shelter) by serving food.

SKILLS

• Technology: Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Power Point

• Languages: Italian and Spanish

• Music Technology: Finale, Logic, Pro Tools

• Secondary Instrument: Piano