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Aaron Kusterer

Producer and Engineer at AK Studios and Productions
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Seasoned musician and producer with extensive experience in composition, recording, and tour management.
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Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, US
Skills
  • Composition
  • Recording
  • Audio Engineering
  • Music
  • Guitar
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Aaron Kusterer is a seasoned musician and producer with extensive experience in composition, recording, and tour management. With a background in music performance and education, he has worked with various bands and artists, including Eddie Money and Jennifer Batten. Kusterer has also authored a music business blog and has taught guitar lessons. Kusterer has held various roles, including producer and engineer at AK Studios and Productions, owner and tour manager at Advantage Tour Management, and guitarist for the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific - Hawaii. He has also worked in instrument sales and repair at David's Guitar Loft and Festus Music World. With his unique blend of musical talent, business acumen, and experience in the music industry, Aaron Kusterer is a valuable asset to any organization. Aaron Kusterer is a skilled guitarist, composer, and producer with a strong educational background in music performance and a proven track record of success in the music industry. Aaron Kusterer is a seasoned musician and producer with extensive experience in composition, recording, and tour management.

Experience

  • AK Studios and Productions
    • Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
    • Producer and Engineer
      • Jan 2015 - Present
      • Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

      Audio mix and production service. Check out our website for more details and samples of our work!

  • Advantage Tour Management
    • Long Beach, CA
    • Owner, Tour Manager
      • Feb 2018 - Present
      • Long Beach, CA

  • Musician/Composer
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Guitarist | Composer | Producer
      • 1998 - Present
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Performed and/or worked with Eddie Money, Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck), Juanes, Mitch Malloy (Great White, Solo Artist), Barry Dunaway (.38 Special, ex-bassist for Yngwie Malmsteen), and J.K. Kleutgens (Cirque du Soleil: Zumanity) to name a few. Worked for 11 years in the U.S. Air Force Band program as a guitarist; 6 of which was spent as a musical director and tour manager. Authored two albums of original music. Composed for and worked on various film and commercial projects for clients such as Kaiser Permanente and the Hawaii Visitor's Bureau (#LetHawaiiHappen campaign) among others.

  • Coast Music
    • Hermosa Beach, CA
    • Guitar Teacher
      • Sep 2017 - Present
      • Hermosa Beach, CA

  • Twisted Gypsy (A Power Tribute to Fleetwood Mac)
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Guitarist/Musical Director/Tour Manager
      • Apr 2017 - Present
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      - Coordinates and runs all rehearsals, new player/sub spin-up, new music selection, and charting- Handles all travel arrangements (flights, hotel, backline, transportation, etc)

  • Music Business Etiquette Blog
    • Long Beach
    • Author
      • 2014 - Present
      • Long Beach

      I author a music business blog centered around educating other musicians on the implementation of proper business behavior and practice in a band environment.

  • Air National Guard CA Band of the West Coast
    • Port Hueneme, CA
    • Guitarist
      • Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
      • Port Hueneme, CA

      Guitarist

  • United States Air Force Band of the Pacific - Hawaii
    • Guitarist | Music Director | Tour Manager
      • Jan 2011 - Jan 2017

      Guitarist for 2 popular music groups.Music Director | Responsible for song selection, transcription, chart production, arrangement, and show programming. Tour Manager | Responsible for all touring/performance logistics to include sponsor engagement, budget estimates, venue acquisition, tech riders, hotel booking, itineraries, and transportation.

    • Guitarist | Tour Manager
      • Feb 2009 - Dec 2010

      Guitarist and tour manager for popular music group. Tour Manager | Responsible for all touring/performance logistics to include sponsor engagement, budget estimates, venue acquisition, tech riders, hotel booking, itineraries, and transportation.

  • David's Guitar Loft
    • Greater St. Louis Area
    • Sales and Repair
      • Jul 2008 - Nov 2008
      • Greater St. Louis Area

      Responsible for instrument sales and repair.

  • 571st Air National Guard Band of the Central States
    • Greater St. Louis Area
    • Guitarist
      • Aug 2006 - Nov 2008
      • Greater St. Louis Area

      Guitarist for popular music group and jazz big band.

  • Jason Fowler's Guitar Instruction
    • Festus, MO
    • Staff Teacher
      • Sep 2007 - May 2008
      • Festus, MO

  • Festus Music World
    • Festus, MO
    • Instrument Sales and Repair | Staff Teacher
      • Nov 2003 - Sep 2006
      • Festus, MO

      Worked in instrument sales and repair. Responsible for care and maintaining of store assets to include annual inventory. Worked as a staff guitar instructor.

Education

  • 2005 - 2008
    Jefferson College
    Associate of Arts (A.A.), Music Performance
  • 2012 - 2014
    Community College of the Air Force
    Associate's degree

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