Alex Patersn
Pittsburg,KS
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented individual with expertise in music evaluation and rating. Experienced in collaborating with teams to enhance music recommendations and provide data-driven insights for platforms like Apple Music. Seeking an opportunity as a Music Rater to contribute to Apple Music's content curation and user experience improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Rater
Apple Music
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct in-depth ratings and evaluations of music tracks and albums based on genres, lyrics, production quality, and artist profiles
- Collaborate with editorial and development teams to provide feedback on music recommendations and playlist curation
- Utilize advanced knowledge of music theory and baseline models to ensure accurate feedback for Apple's music recommendation systems
- Contribute to baseline model improvement by evaluating large sets of music data, helping refine the platform's recommendation system for users
Music Critic and Evaluator
Freelance
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Rated music tracks across various platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, and independent artist releases
- Analyzed tracks for sound quality, lyrics, composition, and genre appropriateness
- Worked on curating lists and providing feedback on emerging artists and trends for music blogs and YouTube channels
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
University of California
05.2021
Skills
- Music Rating Analysis
- Baseline Model Integration
- Data Evaluation Research
- Music Theory
- Content Curation
- Artist Profile Research
- Feedback Review Systems
- Knowledge of Digital Music Platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal)
Certification
- Certified Music Data Analyst, Music Data Institute, 2022
- Apple Music Fundamentals, Apple, 2022
Additional Information
Proficient in the use of music software such as Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and other music production tools., Strong understanding of data analysis and model training techniques for music recommendation systems., Active participant in online music communities and critique groups.
Timeline
Music Rater
Apple Music
01.2023 - Current
Music Critic and Evaluator
Freelance
06.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
University of California
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