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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Software
Tango, swimming, cooking
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Safa Yasin  Akyol

Safa Yasin Akyol

Musician/Producer/Educator
Erfurt

Summary

Versatile Band Leader and Bass Player with a proven track record in sound engineering and team building, notably with Akyol Trio. Excelled in organizing charity concerts and composing, enhancing live performances across genres. Skilled in music theory and fostering collaborations, achieving sustainable growth and recognition in the music community.

Energetic and charismatic individual with deep understanding of musical theory and composition, coupled with exceptional leadership skills. Possesses hands-on experience with arranging and orchestrating music for various ensembles, along with proficiency in conducting and musical direction. Dedicated to inspiring musicians and delivering memorable performances that captivate audiences.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Band Leader, Bass Player

Akyol Trio
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed budgeting and financial aspects of the band, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
  • Organized charity concerts benefiting local causes raising awareness about community issues.
  • Streamlined rehearsal schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for all performers.
  • Composed songs for 3 instruments.
  • Supported local music community by attending shows of fellow musicians, participating in open mic nights, and collaborating with other artists on various projects.

Founder

Tembur Duo
09.2021 - Current
  • Played at charity concerts.
  • Performed more than 30 shows before the documentary screening(Don't Stop Motion)

Assistant Sound Engineer

Franz Liszt Music School Studios
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Maintained proper functioning of all audio equipment through regular inspections, repairs, and updates as needed.
  • Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
  • Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
  • Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.

Bass Player

Franz Liszt Music School Jazz Big Band
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Showed skills on bass guitar and double bass.
  • Rehearsed with big band members more than 100 hours.
  • Read music and memorized parts for shows.
  • Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.

Bass Player

TNK
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Recorded a studio album (Manik Depresif)
  • Toured in several cities in Turkey

Bass Player

Ben Varım(Das Das)
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
  • Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.

Bass Player

Athena
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Performed in 20 open air festivals in Turkey.
  • Toured in Germany and Netherlands.
  • Performed music in styles such as Punk, Rock and Ska.

Bass Player

Aleyna Tilki
02.2019 - 03.2019

* Performed on stages with full of dancers and light shows

Bass Player

Kalben
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Performed in 50 shows.
  • Collaborated with band members to develop innovative arrangements for original compositions, resulting in a unique sound that gained recognition.
  • Toured in USA, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands.
  • Balanced artistic expression with commercial viability when selecting song choices for recordings or public performances.

Synth Bass

Mert Demir
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Enhanced live performances by skillfully adapting bass lines to complement different musical styles and genres.
  • Shoot live and studio sessions.

Bass Guitar Teacher

Studio Ankanom
10.2011 - 03.2013
  • Organized client invoicing, scheduling and lesson management.
  • Cultivated a positive classroom atmosphere by balancing discipline with encouragement and praise.
  • Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Provided bass guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Bass Performance

Franz Liszt Music School
Weimar, Germany
10.2021 - Current

No Degree - Jazz Bass Performance

Bahcesehir University Jazz Academy
Istanbul, Turkey
09-2020

Skills

Songwriting

Music theory

Music education

Sound engineering

Event planning

Musical notation

Musical composition

Musical score writing

Rehearsal planning

Team building

Studio recording experience

Live sessions

Sight reading

Software

Logic Pro X

Splice Video Editor

Microsoft Excel

Tango, swimming, cooking

I join Tango nights in Berlin and Istanbul. Mostly swim in the pool early in the mornings and cook Turkish cuisine.

Timeline

Bass Player

Franz Liszt Music School Jazz Big Band
10.2022 - 06.2023

Band Leader, Bass Player

Akyol Trio
03.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Bass Performance

Franz Liszt Music School
10.2021 - Current

Founder

Tembur Duo
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Sound Engineer

Franz Liszt Music School Studios
09.2021 - 09.2023

Bass Player

TNK
08.2020 - 10.2021

Bass Player

Ben Varım(Das Das)
01.2020 - 06.2020

Bass Player

Aleyna Tilki
02.2019 - 03.2019

Bass Player

Athena
01.2019 - 02.2020

Bass Player

Kalben
01.2018 - 12.2018

Synth Bass

Mert Demir
01.2018 - 09.2018

Bass Guitar Teacher

Studio Ankanom
10.2011 - 03.2013

No Degree - Jazz Bass Performance

Bahcesehir University Jazz Academy
Safa Yasin AkyolMusician/Producer/Educator