Joel Walters
Richmond
Summary
Adept Gospel Musician with a proven track record for helping enhance worship experiences through traditional as well as innovative styles, techniques and spiritual discernment. Demonstrated professionalism and reliability, alongside Gospel Greats and other amazing organizations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Music/Keyboardist
Agape Deliverance Church of God In Christ
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Implemented effective rehearsal schedules that maximized productivity while respecting participants'' time commitments.
- Recruited new members to the music ministry.
- Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
- Selected repertoire that reflected diverse cultural backgrounds within the congregation, promoting inclusivity through song selection process.
- Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
- Evaluated individual progress among music team members, providing personalized guidance and feedback to enhance skill development.
- Acquired music, equipment and supplies to perform designated duties in accordance with financial policies.
- Streamlined communication processes between musicians, clergy staff, volunteers which improved overall coordination during event planning stages.
- Utilized central screen for lyric projection to teach unfamiliar songs to congregation.
- Fostered a supportive environment within the music ministry team, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals.
Professional Guitarist
Donny McClurkin
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Recorded high-quality demo tracks that showcased diverse skillsets.
- Performed alongside internationally acclaimed artists.
- Achieved a consistent gig schedule through professionalism and reliability.
- Learned new songs for performances and concerts.
Professional Guitarist
Vashaun Mitchell
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Learned new songs for performances.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working order.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Recorded high-quality demo tracks that showcased diverse skillsets.
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating dynamic stage presence and advanced guitar techniques during performances.
Bass Player
New Jerusalem International Christian Ministries
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Harmonized with other musicians during songs.
- Improved overall band dynamics through effective communication and constructive feedback during rehearsals and performances.
- Supported lead vocalists with harmonies, strengthening the overall performance of the band.
- Read music and memorized parts for ministry.
- Enhanced live performances by skillfully adapting bass lines to complement different psalmists within the ministry.
- Memorized standards often requested.
Education
No Degree - Business
Virginia Union
Richmond VA 05.2026
Skills
Reliability
Accountability
Worship Leading
Rehearsal Planning
Professionalism
Harmony knowledge
Choral Conducting
Audio engineering
Sound system operation
Music Arranging
Piano Proficiency
Organ playing
Music management
Creative vision
Team Oversight
Vocal expertise
Timeline
Professional Guitarist
Donny McClurkin
06.2024 - 06.2024
Professional Guitarist
Vashaun Mitchell
11.2023 - 11.2023
Minister of Music/Keyboardist
Agape Deliverance Church of God In Christ
02.2023 - 10.2024
Bass Player
New Jerusalem International Christian Ministries
11.2020 - 02.2023
No Degree - Business
Virginia Union
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