Experience
Audio engineer and live sound tech, 2022-present
Record music, podcasts, and audiobooks
Mix and master audio
Do live sound at events
Custom songwriter, 2022-present
Interview the client on their desired song topic, themes, and genre.
Compose and record a one-of-a-kind song for them.
Produce a slideshow video for an additional fee if client desires.
Check in and get feedback at each major step of the process.
Arranger and transcriber, 2008-present
Transform a song from one genre or instrumentation to another.
Arrange songs at a less-technical or more-technical level to suit the player(s).
Arrange rhythm section accompaniments to the client's original melodies.
Produce note-for-note transcriptions of recordings when needed.
Piano Teacher, 2013-present
Teach piano lessons to kids and adults.
Make lesson plans in alignment with students’ learning goals.
Saxophonist and Field Commander, Fighting Instruments of Karma, 2016-present
Play memorized repertoire in a 40-piece marching band at Oregon Country Fair.
Whistle cues to the band and emcee our stage sets (as of 2021).
Keyboardist and Saxophonist, Beat Crunchers, 2008-present
Rehearse and perform eclectic international music in a 7-piece ensemble.
Co-compose original music and arrange covers.
Maintain a digital library of charts.
Horn section arranger, Red Pajamas, 2023
Arranged horn lines for a folk rock band
Transcribed ideas the band leader sang to me
Composed horn lines within the style
Pianist and Vocalist, Mighty Tiny Puppet Theater, 2018-2023
Accompanied puppet musicals at Oregon Country Fair.
Sang and played in the pre-show.
Co-Director and Percussionist, Samba Já, 2003-2021
Performed in a variety of venues ranging from festivals to OSU Football to elementary schools.
Trained new percussionists.
Served on the steering committee.
Multi-instrumentalist and transcriber, LoveBomb Go-Go, 2019-2020
Toured and performed memorized repertoire with choreography in a glam-punk brass band.
Transcribed the director's arrangements.
Artistic Director and Percussionist, Hearticorn Brass Band, 2017-2020
Arranged popular music for a small brass band.
Played a marching drum rig in a variety of settings.
Facilitated rehearsal and directed performance.
Pianist, Cascade Center for Spiritual Living, 2016-2018
Played music in a spiritual setting, some of it improvised.
Led songs vocally.
Co-Director, Honk Fest Eugene, 2015-2018
Organized a yearly free non-commercial music festival.
Communicated with performers, volunteers, sponsors, and venues to facilitate a good time for all.
Played a significant role in fundraising, marketing, bookkeeping, and stage managing.
Arranger, Past Prime Time Players, 2013-2014
Arranged piano accompaniments for a musical theater production.
Collaborated with composer of lyrics and melodies.
Pianist and Composer, Sound of Silents, 2011 and 2013
Performed piano music live to accompany silent films.
Researched popular music of the time period and selected pieces to fit the moods of scenes.
Composed original scores.
Music Technology certificate
2025, Lane Community College
Master of Library and Information Science
2008, San José State University, online distance program
Bachelor of Arts, Music & Political Science
2005, University of Oregon
Contact
PianoEug@gmail.com
(541)321-6554
instagram.com/TheAshleyWrightMusic