MEET RACHEL
Rachel Bickley is a multi-talented virtuoso who plays the soprano, alto, tenor, bass and baritone Saxophones to swings through the realms of jazz and blues, sound design, audio editing, and musicology. Her dedication to the art of sound has crafted a sonic tapestry of rich, textured melodies that groove and enrapture audiences. As a celebrated jazz and blues maestro, Rachel has scored top accolades, including the Essentially Ellington competition and a NYSSMA gold for her saxophone chops.
In addition to her musical prowess, Rachel is an accomplished sound designer and audio editor, riffing her unique artistry across projects from podcast scores to video games and smart speaker experiences.
As a musicologist, she scats through the history and cultural context of music, her writings hitting all the right notes and garnering widespread praise. Rachel's passion and artistry inspire and delight audiences worldwide, whether she's jamming on stage, orchestrating sound for films, or penning the history of music, making the world a more harmonious and swingin' place.
Rachel Bickley immerses herself in a profound connection to the present, embarking on a vibrant musical odyssey that embraces life to its core.
experience showcase
2010 - Present · 13 yrs 4 mos
Jazz/Concert/Studio Musician at RachelBickley.Band, New York, NY
January 2023 - Present
Founder, Sound Designer, Composition & Musician at Substance, Inc, Hudson Valley & New York, NY
Nov 2019 - Present
MusicTech & Sound Design Program Director at DesignedByUs.org, New York, NY
March 2019 - September 2019
Content Review & Rights Administration Specialist at TuneCore, Brooklyn, NY
As a Content Review & Rights Admin specialist, my duties were to familiarize myself with certain style guides and formatting criteria set by online stores and ensure that all releases met the standard set by the stores.
March 2018 - March 2019
Woodwinds & Brass Music Teacher at Brooklyn Center for the Arts, Brooklyn, NY
As the Woodwinds & Brass Teacher, Rachel taught music theory, music performance and music history based on the instruments. She was also responsible for 10-20 students per class season, and was responsible for their improving their performance and growth.
EDUCATION
Fall 2019- Fall 2022
CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY
Major: Musicology & Jazz Performance
Minor: Music Technology
Fall 2017- Fall 2018
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY
Major: Music
VOLUNTEER WORK
November 2017 - March 2019
Woodwinds & Brass Music Teacher at Brooklyn Center for the Arts, Brooklyn, NY