I am a musician (songwriter, composer, guitarist, bassist, and vocalist) originally from the United Kingdom and currently based in Taipei, Taiwan. I consider myself a lifelong musician and music student; I started playing the piano at the age of 5, and I have been actively engaged in musical activities ever since. Since 2005, I have performed solo and in bands in Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and Austria. I have played shows in a wide variety of settings and venues, including in restaurants and bars, on boats, and at live venues, public corporate events, and private functions such as weddings and end-of-year parties. Most of the material that I perform is self-composed. I have a bachelor's degree in Music and English Literature from the University of Sheffield (United Kingdom); composition was an important element of this degree. In addition to the expertise I gained at university, I have been writing songs and composing music for more than 20 years. Project experience: 2019: Mark Darvill: “The Vast Difference” (solo EP) 2016: The Red Cliff: “Why We all Drink Wine” (band album; _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 2013: Mark Darvill: “Transport” (solo album; _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 2008: The Great Deception: “Ten Years and the Moth” (band EP) Qualifications and education: B.A. in Music and English Literature, University of Sheffield (UK) Instrumental examinations passed: grade 6 with merit (electric guitar); grade 5 with merit (piano); grade 3 with distinction (clarinet)

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I am a musician (songwriter, composer, guitarist, bassist, and vocalist) originally from the United Kingdom and currently based in Taipei, Taiwan. I consider myself a lifelong musician and music student; I started playing the piano at the age of 5, and I have been actively engaged in musical activities ever since. Since 2005, I have performed solo and in bands in Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and Austria. I have played shows in a wide variety of settings and venues, including in restaurants and bars, on boats, and at live venues, public corporate events, and private functions such as weddings and end-of-year parties. Most of the material that I perform is self-composed. I have a bachelor's degree in Music and English Literature from the University of Sheffield (United Kingdom); composition was an important element of this degree. In addition to the expertise I gained at university, I have been writing songs and composing music for more than 20 years. Project experience: 2019: Mark Darvill: “The Vast Difference” (solo EP) 2016: The Red Cliff: “Why We all Drink Wine” (band album; _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 2013: Mark Darvill: “Transport” (solo album; _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 2008: The Great Deception: “Ten Years and the Moth” (band EP) Qualifications and education: B.A. in Music and English Literature, University of Sheffield (UK) Instrumental examinations passed: grade 6 with merit (electric guitar); grade 5 with merit (piano); grade 3 with distinction (clarinet)

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I am a musician (songwriter, composer, guitarist, bassist, and vocalist) originally from the United Kingdom and currently based in Taipei, Taiwan. I consider myself a lifelong musician and music student; I started playing the piano at the age of 5, and I have been actively engaged in musical activities ever since.

Since 2005, I have performed solo and in bands in Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and Austria. I have played shows in a wide variety of settings and venues, including in restaurants and bars, on boats, and at live venues, public corporate events, and private functions such as weddings and end-of-year parties. Most of the material that I perform is self-composed. I have a bachelor’s degree in Music and English Literature from the University of Sheffield (United Kingdom); composition was an important element of this degree. In addition to the expertise I gained at university, I have been writing songs and composing music for more than 20 years.

Project experience:
2019: Mark Darvill: “The Vast Difference” (solo EP)
2016: The Red Cliff: “Why We all Drink Wine” (band album; Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
2013: Mark Darvill: “Transport” (solo album; Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
2008: The Great Deception: “Ten Years and the Moth” (band EP)

Qualifications and education:
B.A. in Music and English Literature, University of Sheffield (UK)
Instrumental examinations passed: grade 6 with merit (electric guitar); grade 5 with merit (piano); grade 3 with distinction (clarinet)

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Skills

Pro Tools
REAPER
Sibelius
In
Instrumental
Ji
Jingle
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Experience Level

Pro Tools
Intermediate
REAPER
Intermediate
Sibelius
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Education

Bachelor of Arts at The University of Sheffield
September 19, 2005 - June 6, 2008
Studied Music and English Literature

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Media & Entertainment, Education
    uniE603 The Red Cliff - Why We All Drink Wine
    "Why We All Drink Wine" is the title track from The Red Cliff's 2016 album. I wrote this song and performed the main vocal track and all the guitar tracks. music vocal master guitar beat
    uniE603 Mark Darvill - Thrill of the Grind
    "Thrill of the Grind" is a song I wrote in 2019 as a birthday gift for a friend who at the time was struggling to finish his master's thesis. I wrote, mixed, and mastered this song. In addition, I performed all the vocal and guitar parts (including bass) and programmed the piano, percussion, and drum tracks. music mix beat master vocal
    uniE603 Mark Darvill - A Beautiful View
    "A Beautiful View" is a song I wrote to accompany a slideshow that was screened at a friend's wedding in 2018. I wrote, mixed, and mastered this song. In addition, I performed all the vocal and guitar parts (including bass) and programmed the synth and drum tracks. music mix beat master vocal
    uniE603 Mark Darvill - Transport
    "Transport" is the opening track from my 2012 solo album of the same name. I wrote this song and performed all the guitar and vocal parts on this track. music vocal master guitar beat

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