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Eric W. Markley
5558 Meadow Lane, Shelby Township, MI. 48316
989-327-4251
OBJECTIVE
I am a professional musician. I have 41 years experience composing music for piano. I have 31 years teaching experience as a private music
instructor. I have a Bachelor of Arts in music performance on string bass, with which I have had 31 years experience performing. I am a special
kind of individual known as a “catalyst,” which I have 31 years experience doing. Have 29 years experience as a pit band bassist doing musical
theater. I am a writer of poetry and lyrics for over 31 years. I have 17 years experience (4 years with tape, 13 years with DAW’s) as recording,
mixing, and mastering engineer for my own music as well as for others. I have had 2 years experience as sales and inventory control for the CDs
and books section of Media Play. I have had 2 years of experience student teaching for the public school system in MI. I have had 2 years roofing
experience. I have had 5 years experience as a Direct Care Worker, and also worked with those who are developmentally disabled in this capacity.
I started my own business teaching private music with Autistic children and adults, and every day is a challenge. I have had 4 years experience as
maintenance janitor for the Detroit Edison Trenton Channel Power Plant. Finally I am proficient on the following instruments; string bass, piano,
guitar, trumpet, trombone, oboe, baritone, flute, alto saxophone, and didgeridoo.
EDUCATION
Delta College Associate In Applied Arts in Electronic Media/Broadcasting, Digital Film Production Certification
GPA 4.00
¥ Computer Skills: Snow Leopard, Soundtrack Pro, Motion, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, DVD Pro Studio
A Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance on String Bass May 2006
Minor in English GPA 2.24
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan
¥ Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Word Perfect 11, Cakewalk SONAR 3 Producers Edition, Roxio
Easy Media Creator, Adobe Acrobat 8.0, Print Shop Ensemble, FINALE 2008, Aardvark Direct Pro Q-10 Audio/
MIDI Digital Interface Software. Also Macintosh OS and LINUX OS.
Some of the other courses besides the required courses I took we’re; Bio-statistics, Astronomy, Geology, Golf, Judo, Meditation, Creative Writing;
Poetry and Fiction, Dialects in American English, Theater, General Psychology, 20th Century Novel, Asian Traditions, Philosophy of Religion, U.
S. History To 1865, Fundamentals of Communication, Two Dimensional Design, Global Cultures, Intercultural Communication, and Economics.
In all, I matriculated from SVSU with a total of 194 college credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.240.
High School Diploma Graduated June 1986
Music Studies GPA 2.75
Douglas MacArthur High School
Jazz Studies Program, CAS Jazz Big Band June 1985
String Bass and Electric Bass GPA 4.00
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
(Formerly known as the Reuben Daniels Center for the Arts and Sciences)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Support Staff Specialist, Independent Opportunities of Michigan-Macomb County
December 2014-March 2015
Caregiver - Transporter, BrightStar Care, Inc.-St. Claire Shores
January 2014-September 2014
Labor Ready, General Laborer-Utica
September 2014-November 2014
Package Handler, United Parcel Service-Romulus
August 2014-September 2014
During the years 2010 and 2014 I spent the time on a long personal journey of self discovery.

2. Substitute Teacher, Professional Educational Services Group-Macomb County
August 2009-2010
Substitute Teacher, Saginaw Intermediate School District -Saginaw, Michigan
August 2006-2009
I taught K-12 as a substitute in the following subjects; Language Arts, Art, and Music, in the Saginaw County School District.
Substitute Teachers Unlimited - Warren, Michigan
January 2009-August-2009
This company has clients across the state of Michigan and deals primarily with the charter schools. I subbed for them.
Private Instructor of Music, White Crow Conservatory of Music-Saginaw, Michigan
October 2006-January 2009
I taught students of all ages the following instruments; String Bass, Electric Bass, Electric/Acoustic Guitar, Drums/Percussion, Brass,
Strings, Piano, and Beginning Voice.
Private Instructor of Music, Axis Music Academy-Macomb, Michigan
August 2006-September 2006
I taught students of all ages the following instruments; Electric Bass, Drumset, and Electric Guitar
Musician, Classic Graffitti-Saginaw, Michigan
January 2001-October 2008
Bassist, songwriter, and recording engineer.
Musician, Swaggering Rogues-Bay City, Michigan
January 1996-October 2006
Lead Guitarist and Music Director
Private Instructor of Music, Mid-Michigan Music Shop-Saginaw, Michigan
January 2001-September 2005
I taught students of all ages the following instruments; Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, and Drumset.
Private Instructor of Music, Saginaw Drum and Guitar-Saginaw, Michigan
January 2000-September 2001
I taught students of all ages the following instruments; Electric Bass and Electric Guitar.
Student Teaching, Saint Helens Catholic School-Saginaw, Michigan
August 1998-June1999
Student Teaching, Saints Peter and Paul Church-Saginaw, Michigan
February 1998-June 1998
Student Teaching, Great Beginnings Christian Child Care Center-Saginaw, Michigan
January 1998-February 1998
CD Music Sales Representative, Media Play, Inc.-Saginaw, Michigan
January 1997-January 1998
Compact disk sales representative with experience in inventory and cash register.
Direct Care Worker, Community Programs and Services-Troy, Michigan
January 1996-December 1997
Supervisor of residents self cares. Residents I cared for were adults who had developmental disabilities.
Direct Care Worker, Central State Community Services, Inc.-Bay City, Michigan
August 1995-December 1995
Supervisor of residents self cares. Residents I cared for were adults who had developmental disabilities.

3. SPECIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
I was tested at a 12
th
grade reading level in 2
nd
grade.
Able to play the following instruments; string bass, piano, guitar, drum kit, percussion, Hammond organ, and trumpet. Have performed in
various plays, jazz concerts, weddings, and bands over the past 28 years. Some of the people I have had the pleasure of playing with are; Dr.
Yoon Il Auh, Jack Bruske (RIP), Charlie Brown (RIP), Dr. William Howell, Jeff Hall, Dr. Jane Girdham, Dr. Eric Nisula, Maynard
Ferguson, Jim Martinez, Michael Brush, Tony Rongo (RIP), Vincent Gaskew, Gerald Cameron, and Terry Newman. I have enjoyed the
pleasure of playing double bass with SVSU’s Forever Strings String Orchestra for the past 7 years. Some of the more popular people I have
been blessed to have opened up for thus far in my career are; Bobby Blue Bland, with Sharrie Williams and the Wiseguys; Wayne Newton, with
Classic Graffitti; and Larry McCray, with Swaggering Rogues. Recently I was involved with writing and recording the soundtrack of a local
director’s documentary. It is called “Jungleland; A Documentary of the Women of Vietnam,” by Kelly Coffee. This is my first film
soundtrack. I recorded the 1:30 track at my home studio. On this, I am featured playing my Wechter Nylon String Classical Guitar at the
beginning and towards the beginning of the credits through to the end of the film. At the American School of Double Bass 9th Annual Summer
Retreat Final Concert, on July 22nd, 2006, I was pleased to perform with members of the Capital University Orchestra, on Dimitri Shostakovich’s
Quartet No. 8, Opus 110 ( Part II, Allegro Molto). I had the distinct pleasure of receiving important professional advice about my classical
playing from Dr. Mark Morton (Artistic Director of the American School of Double Bass), Dr. Shao-Ian Lee (Future Virtuosi Faculty), and Dianne
Frazer Cross (pianist). I am proud to say I played a small role in the part of the following groups; Paledave (guitar, keyboards, and backing
vocals), Scott Tuttle Quartet (double bass), O (keyboards), and Ryder Blind (electric bass). I was a founding member of Curtice/Markley &
Motown Station. I currently work with my new group, which you are not prepared for, known as X-Ray-Ted. Lastly, I have had the pleasure of
performing professionally with a wide array of local and national musicians both in planned performances and as a last minute fill-in sideman, for
more than 30 years. Recently, I acted in a short film project entitled Class Project, which was a production done for the Delta College Life Long
Learning course known as Film Fundamentals, for which I received a certificate of completion. I also recorded, performed and produced the
music to said film. During the fall 2009 semester, I volunteered as a camera operator for the Delta College Pledge Drive. I finished scoring,
recording, mixing, and mastering the music soundtrack for the first HALO YouTube Machinima Series to switch to Animation; CNP The
Animated Series (aka CNP Season 4). Currently, I am proud to be part of the band known as Chosen By Fate, in which I play lead guitar. Chosen
By Fate is an amazingly talented and hard rock progressive metal (no scream-o) band. For more about Chosen By Fate goto;
<http://www.facebook.com/GrindStoneBand2013>
TOURING
Performed with the Saginaw Valley State University Concert and Chamber Choirs, and Renaissance Early Music Collegium abroad in Italy,
France, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
AWARDS
(With the Center for the Arts and Sciences Jazz Orchestra)
Won Best Bass Award from the Annual Sonny Stitt State High School Jazz Competition in 1984 and 1985.
(With Mixed Generation)
Won 100 hours of studio time and a CD release at Wagner Music Studios, at Talent Quest 1996 at the Temple Theater in Saginaw, MI.
(With Classic Graffitti)
Best Jazz Big Band at the 19th and 20th Annual Review Magazine Music Awards
Jazz Band Deserving Wider Recognition at the 19th Annual Review Magazine Awards
Delta College Honors Student Inductee, Delta College Part Time Students Presidents List Fall 2009, Member of Honors Society
Phi Theta Kappa, Xi Delta Chapter. Thanks for your time.
CERTIFICATIONS
Traffic Control Certified Flagger - Labor Ready
New Enhanced Drivers License - State Of Michigan Chauffeur’s License
At Independent Opportunities of Michigan;
First Aid/CPR AED, Infant CPR Current Cardholder AHA Certified in Michigan Dec. 10th, 2014 - December 2016
Blood Borne Pathogens
Recipient Rights
Medications/Seizures
Behavior Modification
In Home Services
Both TB and HEP-C vaccines are up to date
At United Parcel Service;
T. S. A. and H. S. Clearances
HAZMAT Package Handling Specialist
REFERENCES
Jeff Paquette
(586)992-1468
Jeff Hall
SVSU Artist In Residence
(989)964-4159
Dr. Eric Nisula
SVSU Professor of Music
(989)964-4159