“The beauty of a mistake is the lesson it leaves behind”, Ron Charlesworth says. Through his music, Ron allows the listener to passively absorb great tunes, or maybe even walk away with a new outlook on the struggles in life. The singer/songwriter adds, “We’re thrown learning curves on a daily basis: we can either squint and turn the other way (and wreck) or navigate them to get further down the road”. Having been thrown his fair share of curves, Ron sets out to navigate his lessons through music. He creates a listenable yet edgy sound with melodies that draw the listener in the first time through, and recur in his or her mind throughout the day.

Resume/Bio

RON CHARLESWORTH 4636 W 32ndAve DENVER CO 80212
303 885 2081
rcharlesworth@earthlink.net

SONGWRITER/PRODUCER/MUSICIAN/MANAGER

“Ron is a self-motivated, multitalented musician who has much to offer our community. His writing skills are excellent, and he can creatively express himself on a variety of instruments. In the studio he shows himself to be innovative and articulate in getting his ideas across. He is very passionate about music, and it shows in his writing”. Joe Satriani

CAREER OBJECTIVE Write and Perform my brand of positive music; Music that sends the message that says with all of the bad in the world, in each and everyone of us lies a lot of good! On tour & while not on stage, I want to spend time with youth teaching the art of writing and playing music!

EDUCATION Currently attending the University of Colorado at Denver working on a Music Degree with an emphasis in Music Business and Electric Bass Guitar
Current cumulative GPA is 4.0
Studying all styles and genres of music on Electric Bass at the Denver Music Institute.

EXPERIENCE:

PRODUCING/WRITING Proficient in writing in several genres of music
Wrote a song that made it through several cuts in consideration of landing on Grammy award winning jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson’s 2003 CD Glamoured
Co-Produced Ronnie Worth’s Bigger Picture with renowned Bassist Matt Bissonette
*CD is currently gaining attention from TAXI listing submissions Produced/Arranged children’s songs for singer/songwriter Heidi Huettner.
Set-up publishing company, PosiMusoMusic, through performing rights organization, SESAC

PERFORMING Multi-Instrumentalist experienced on percussion, electric bass, acoustic guitar, synthesizer programming, and vocals Live television performances: The Tonight Show w/Jay Leno, Late Night w/Conan O’Brien, CBS This Morning, in the UK on the BBC, and cable on TNN
Touring performances spanning over a 20 year career in 48 States, Canada, & the UK
Youth ministry worship leader including providing guidance in youth centered songwriting workshops

MANAGEMENT Dual role of tour manger and drummer for Minneapolis based funk band
Production manager: Arvada Vineyard Church managing the overall professionalism of worship team
Managed/Started a rehearsal hall in St. Louis, MO: also provided management for local bands including my own

TOUR PRODUCTION Extensive involvement in various positions in concert tour production
Stage Manager/Backline Technician for high profile Nashville Artist including Trisha Yearwood, Shania Twain, and Toby Keith
Transportation Specialist providing tour bus driving for numerous successful/high profile acts including Garth Brooks, Bela Fleck, John Hiatt, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Joe Satiriani among others