Ally McMahon

Bass Guitar
Performance &
Tuition
0403 234 208 – ally_mcm@live.com

THE PLAYER
Alex ‘Ally’ McMahon has been creating groovy and flexible bass tones for over 15
years. An experienced live and studio musician, he has had the honour to work with
some of the finest artists and players in the music industry nationwide and
internationally.

Based in Sydney, Ally has worked in both performance, recording, teaching, and
mentoring fields offering an outstanding knowledge, guidance, and understanding of
the music industries multiple avenues. Ally’s skill set intertwined with his patience,
calmness, and discipline make him a fantastic team member and an experienced
reliable professional who can be counted on to achieve the best possible results.

Performance Background (A selection of long term clients worked

with. Further experience with clients available on request)

Oscar James Arnell UK (April 2014 - March 2016)

- Performing on bass guitar at a range of public and private events

- Choreographing and assisting in songwriting sessions both patterned and grouped
- Music production and sound engineering for original and commissioned compositions
- Mentoring and career support

Front of House Management UK (October 2015 - October 2016)

- Performance and entertainment roles that have been secured by Front of House
Management
- Clients include DFDS, P&O Ferries UK, P&O Australia
- Learning extensive repertoire for clients and events including specific repertoire to
accommodate themed nights
- Directing and arranging compositions for performances
- Acting as the role of music director and band leader selecting music for performances
and assigning instrumental parts to musicians.
- Working individually and as part of a team of skilled musicians/instrumentalists on
function and performance duties
- Meeting seafarer standards and regulations and completing multiple induction and
training courses

Auroc Music PTY Ltd AU (March 2017 - Ongoing)

- Performing on bass guitar at a range of public and private events

- Composing melodic, harmonic and rhythmic structures to express ideas and emotions in
musical form
- Rehearsing and arranging with co-workers in lead up to performances and studio
recording sessions translating ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and
symbols for reproduction and performance
- National Performances at significant festivals and events (see reference)
- Choreographing and assisting in songwriting sessions both patterned and grouped
- Assistance with scheduling and management of companies activities
- Marketing and Social Media management
- Music production and sound engineering for original and commissioned compositions

Robin Hood Hotel AU (April 2017 - January 2019)

- Performing on bass guitar with a team of skilled musicians working within the music
industry
- Arranging and directing shows and performances
- Rehearsing and developing setlist’s for clients
- Coordinating and scheduling performance dates and times and what acts would be
performing when
- Establishing good communication with company clients to ensure all proceedings run
smoothly

Boutique Music Agency AU (April 2017 - May 2018)

- Performance and entertainment roles that have been secured by Boutique Music
Agency
- Working individually and as part of a team of skilled musicians and instrumentalists
on function and performance duties
- Learning an extensive repertoire for multiple clients and for events as well as tailored
and specific repertoire
- Acting as the role of music director and band leader selecting music for performances
and assigning instrumental parts to musicians.
- Directing and arranging compositions for performances
- Meeting seafarer standards and regulations by complying with and completing
numerous inductions and training.
Honey & Stone Entertainment AU (May 2017 - January 2018)

- Performing on bass and six string guitar at a range of corporate and private events
- Assistance with scheduling and roster management
- Talent recruitment
- Sound engineering and design
- Assigning song repertoire and selecting music and undertaking research and liaising for
performances both for clients and contractors
- Performance of ‘covers’ written by celebrated artists according to interpretation,
direction and style of presentation. On behalf of contractor for private events such as
weddings and corporate events
- Marketing and advertising for the company’s profile

WearetheRegime AU (August 2017 - April 2018)

- Performing on bass guitar at a range of public and private events

- Choreographing and assisting in songwriting sessions both patterned and grouped
- Acting as the role of music director and band leader selecting music for performances
and assigning instrumental parts to musicians.
- Assistance with scheduling and management of companies activities
- Marketing and Social Media management
- Music production and sound engineering for original and commissioned compositions

33 Degrees Music AU (September 2018 - Ongoing)

- Performing on bass guitar at a range of corporate and private events

- Assistance with scheduling and roster management
- Talent recruitment
- Rehearsing and arranging with co-workers in lead up to performances and studio
recording sessions translating ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and
symbols for reproduction and performance
- Performance of ‘covers’ written by celebrated artists according to interpretation,
direction and style of presentation. On behalf of contractor for private events such as
weddings and corporate events
- Assigning song repertoire and selecting music and undertaking research and liaising for
performances both for clients and contractors
- Sound engineering and design
- Marketing and advertising for the company’s profile

Chasing Giants AU (October 2018 - October 2019)

- Performing on bass guitar at a range of public and private events

- Choreographing and assisting in songwriting sessions both patterned and grouped
- Acting as the role of music director and band leader selecting music for performances
and assigning instrumental parts to musicians
- Assistance with scheduling and management of companies activities
- Music production and sound engineering for original and commissioned compositions

Ethan Conway Music AU (October 2018 - Ongoing)

- Performing on bass guitar at a range of public and private events

- Choreographing and assisting in songwriting sessions both patterned and grouped
- Acting as the role of music director and band leader selecting music for performances
and assigning instrumental parts to musicians.
- Assistance with scheduling and management of companies activities
- Rehearsing and arranging with co-workers in lead up to performances and studio
recording sessions translating ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and
symbols for reproduction and performance

Red Soda PTY Ltd AU (February 2019 - Ongoing)

- Performing on bass guitar for private and corporate events in the name of Red Soda
- Arranging and directing shows and performances
- Rehearsing and arranging with co-workers in lead up to performances and studio
recording sessions translating ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and
symbols for reproduction and performance
- Acting as the role of music director and band leader selecting music for performances
and assigning instrumental parts to musicians.
- Working individually or as part of a skilled specialist team
- Establishing good communication with company clients to ensure all proceedings run
smoothly
- Performance of ‘covers’ written by celebrated artists according to interpretation,
direction and style of presentation. On behalf of contractor for private events such as
weddings and corporate events
- Assigning song repertoire and selecting music and undertaking research and liaising for
performances both for clients and contractors

Tutoring Background (A selection of long term clients worked with.

Further experience with clients available on request)
BIMM Brighton University (February 2014 - June 2015)

- Mentoring and assisting degree students in practical performance workshops

- Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area
- Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
- Engaging in students content to deliver authentic stylistically aware composition
contributions
- Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction

Last Minute Productions (March 2018 - September 2019)

- Hosting community workshops for underprivileged communities

- Teaching methods of electronic music composition and production and mixing
components
- Delivering masterclass and group seminars in sound design and electronic
composition
- Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area
- Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
- Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction

Birchgrove Public School AU ( May 2018 - Ongoing)

- Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area

- Conducting guitar and bass lessons to school students in both one to one and
group classes
- Directing and conducting one of the schools band orchestrating, and arranging,
contemporary pieces
- Ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of students is of the highest level
- Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
- Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction

The Music Partnership (August 2018 - March 2019)

- Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area

- Conducting guitar and bass lessons to school students in both one to one and
group classes
- Ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of students is of the highest level
- Liaising with school, parents, and company to deliver lesson feedback and
content
- Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
- Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction

The Music Suite (January 2019 - July 2019)

- Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area

- Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
- Ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of students is of the highest level
- Delivering lessons in both six string and bass guitar, as well as DJ’ing and
production.
- Delivering masterclass and group seminars in turntables, percussion, and guitar
- Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction

References

References for both avenue of work are available on request. You will find contact
details of past employees in written references attached to this folder.