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Athira Menon

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Summary

Professional Songwriter | Music Business Student |Studio & Performance Artist: Emerging songwriter and music business student with hands-on experience in studio recording, collaborative songwriting, and live performance. Strong skills in lyric writing, melody development, and vocal recording workflows across indie-pop and folk. Seeking internships in songwriting, music publishing, or A&R to contribute creatively while building industry expertise.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Music Teacher

Atlanta Piano Fortissimo
06.2024 - Current
  • Instructed private lessons for kids 5-18 in guitar, piano, and voice.
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.


Studio Recording & Songwriting (Freelance/Independ

Various
01.2019 - Current
  • Wrote, arranged, and recorded original songs in various genres, including indie-pop, folk, and alt-rock.
  • Collaborated with local producers and musicians for demo creation and vocal tracking.
  • Gained proficiency in recording workflows and studio etiquette.
  • Contributed lyrical ideas and melodies during co-writing sessions.

Sales Lead/Key Holderm

American Threads
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Opened and closed by counting registers, making deposits, and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.

Barista/Cashier/Bartender

Fuel Coffee
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Operated espresso machines and coffee brewers to make beverages.
  • Tended bar.
  • Organized inventory, trained new team members, and used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Music Business

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL (online Program)
03-2026

High School Diploma -

James Madison High School
Norcross, GA
06-2023

Skills

  • Instrument proficiency ( guitar and piano)
  • Customer service
  • Songwriting (lyric writing, melody composition, and collaborative co-writing)
  • Music Education (music Theory Vocal Techniques Instrument Instruction)
  • Studio Recording (vocal tracking, demo development, session collaboration)
  • Music Business Fundamentals

Certification

Food Handler Certification

Timeline

Music Teacher

Atlanta Piano Fortissimo
06.2024 - Current

Sales Lead/Key Holderm

American Threads
12.2023 - 06.2024

Barista/Cashier/Bartender

Fuel Coffee
08.2022 - 11.2023

Studio Recording & Songwriting (Freelance/Independ

Various
01.2019 - Current

High School Diploma -

James Madison High School

Associate of Applied Science - Music Business

Full Sail University
Athira Menon