Addison – Guitar

Addison Simon Aspilla
Worship Leader/Musician/Singer/Songwriter
addison.simon@soundofworship.ca
Brampton, Ontario

I first want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to serve Him and His people in such an awesome way! In 2005, I had the opportunity to spear-head a praise and worship team with friends. At this time, I had only completed Grade 3 piano with the Royal Conservatory of Music. I absolutely did not like it! I finally learned that the guitar was much more comfortable for me. 

Realizing the challenging task of putting together a praise band from scratch on top of learning music on a weekly basis, I envisioned a ministry that would aid other musicians and bands through this arduous process.  Thankfully, God had introduced me to Chris Evangelista who had already begun planting the seed through the Psalm 150 Project. Thanks Chris!

Besides musical interests, I enjoy cottaging and outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, tubing, hiking and anything that will keep me in contact with God’s creation.  I am currently pursuing my degree in Family & Community Social Services in Toronto with the ultimate goal of a Master of Divinity.  Upon completion, if it be God’s will, I would love to pastor a local church as well as continue to praising Him through music. 

Relevant Musical Experience:

• The Journey Community Church, Mississauga, Worship Leader/Musician
  Summer 2008-Present 
• Sound of Worship Band, Toronto, Lead Vocalist and Rhythm Guitarist
  Winter 2007-Present
• Word Became Flesh Ministries, Brampton, Worship Leader
  Summer 2005- Present
• Brampton Centennial Secondary School Musicals, Brampton, Actor and Vocalist
  Fall 2002-Summer 2004
• Inv*asian/Frixxion Band, Brampton, Tenor Vocalist
  Fall 2000-Summer 2001
• Centennial Senior Public School Concert Band, Brampton, Musician (Tenor Saxophone)
  Fall 1998-Summer 2000 

Live Gear

Guitars: Larrivee D-03 (main), Ibanez AEL20 & Godin Acousticaser 
Pickup: L.R. Baggs Active iBeam (on the Larrivee)
Strings: Elixir
Capo: Dunlop Trigger & Kyser Quick-Change
Tuner: BOSS TU-2
D.I. Box: Apex
Microphone: Sennheiser E835
Church Lyric Display: MediaShout

Home Recording Gear

Computer: Macbook
Software: Gararageband
Condenser Microphone: R0DE NT1A 
Dynamic Microphone: Sennheiser E822s
Preamp: ARTcessories Tube MP (Discontinued)
Audio Interface: Presonus Firebox
Monitors: Rokit 5s
Headphones: Audio Technica ATH22, APEX HP30 
Others: pop screen, Apex microphone/music stands and ARTcessories HeadAMP 4