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Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:12:59 +0100
From: sales@expressmusic.co.uk
To: Bradley Hearn <bradley.hearn@stupidboots.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Drum Specialist - Job Application
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Hi Bradley

Thanks for your email

The role is based at our Coventry store Full or Part considered

Basic pay dependant on experience plus good bonus scheme

If your interested email over your cv

Regards
Phil

On 2019-07-30 20:05, Bradley Hearn wrote:
> Dear Sir/Madam,
>
> I am writing to you in regards to your advert for the position of
> Drum Specialist. Please find attached my CV and a covering letter
> below.
>
> I am applying for this role as I am looking to change career paths
> from an IT environment to a musical one as I feel that my current job
> does not fulfill my interests, and I know that music (specifically
> playing drums) is where my true passion resides.
>
> I routinely dismantle and maintain my own drum kits, which has
> provided me with a great depth of knowledge an insight into the inner
> workings and strengths/weaknesses of different brands and models. I
> also have a vast collection of snares from several manufacturers such
> as SJC Drums, PDP, Ludwig and Pearl.
>
> I have been playing drums for 8 years, starting out on an Alesis DM6
> electronic Midi kit before moving to a DM10 and then purchasing my
> first acoustic kit – a 1969 Premier Olympic. Having been self-taught,
> I believe my experiences early on would make me a valuable member to
> the team when dealing with people new to drums who are looking for
> someone with specific knowledge relating to their concerns and points
> of interest.
>
> In addition to this, I have been part of many bands, starting with
> Stupid Boots, where our biggest achievement was getting to the finals
> of a competition ran by The Pogues in conjunction with the O2 Academy
> group among releasing an album to local acclaim.
>
> I have now joined Shemp, a band that regularly records both live and
> in the studio, as well as gigging around the Midlands. Our debut
> single, released in March, was played on 5 consecutive BBC 
> Introducing
> Coventry & Warwickshire shows. In playing with these bands, I have
> learnt what is required of kit when both recording and touring, and I
> believe these experiences have qualified me to talk and advise with
> confidence when recommending a kit or certain elements of kit for
> either scenario.
>
> My current setup consists of a Ludwig Element SE kit in Mod Orange
> with my favoured Paiste PST 7/ Dream Bliss combination.
>
> Aside from drums I also dabble with bass and currently own a Hofner
> Ignition Violin Bass.
>
> Furthermore, I feel I would be a valuable asset to your business as I
> have experience with sales and coupling this with my extensive
> knowledge of drums would be a vital aspect to the role on offer.
>
> Please let me know if you require any further information. I am ready
> to undergo any additional training you may require of me and will
> always be looking to improve my knowledge and performance in aid of
> bettering both myself and the company as a whole.
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Bradley Hearn