Brett Rouse

can do upbeat- funny , sexy , scary , instructional , varied styles of slang, hawaiian local pidgin dialect , white straight intellectual , speed talker for comercials and auction , metrosexual, tough guy , military , hippie surfer , aussie , biker , indie hipster,midwestern, cowboy, trucker, geek, and announcer styles for emcee and events ranging from boxing ring announcer , circus types , to formal proper styles for buisness meetings , and formal auctions and showcases.

Talk before you sing , sing before you talk . I have been performing stage and music events for 25 years . Im a DJ and Programmer for KKCR 91.9 Fm on Kauai , Hawaii for 8 years, hosting a music show with interesting musical and historical facts called " Freeks and Geeks" , and an interview show hosting local and visiting performers and musicians . I have 10 years experience on stage as a host and Emcee for Open Mics , and Live Band events at local Kauai Venues . Acting experience for dinner theatre shows at hotel productions which include "South Pacific" , and Improv showcases. I have done ADR work for " Kauai Live " a local variety show , commercials, and lead ins promotions , plugs for other shows , all for KKCR 91.9 FM. Operators Certification for Digidesign PRO TOOLS HD and LE systems, 7.0-7.3 formats. Vocational courses for Post Production , and Music Production taken at TRAC/ Studio West , in San Diego , CA. Completed 3/08. Proficient in , recording, editing , production , post production ,effects , ADR , studio design and set up. Mac Based computer recording systems on OS X format, Avid Mojo sync systems. Also proficient in lighting systems, and foley. Digidesign 002 LE 7.3 , on MAC OS X , Midi and Analog KORG synth , M Audio Midi keystation keyboard, drums, and guitars . Tascam 2488 multi track recorder / mixer . Rode NT1 large diaphram Mic, Sure SM 57s, 58s, AKG matched 414Cs , and AKG drum mic package. Avalon Mic Pre Amp , Voice Prism Multi effect/ pitch corrector, Altec Lansing 5.1 Monitor system, POD XT Live Multi Effects. Plug ins include STRIKE and BFD for Drums , Joe Meek compression and Limiters, LC reverbs , and EQs, I am a self starter , running my own Production company for 10 years, Barstone Productions, an independant sub contractor has made me flexible , and good with working with clients of all types, good at problem solving , and being resourceful for low budgets . I work well as a team player , smiling and upbeat doing what I love to do, I can take instructions well , Im a fast learner of new formats and systems, always making my deadlines with professional efficiency and competence.