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BENJAMIN JOHNSON

Westchester,IL

Summary

Multi-talented Private Music Teacher instilling music appreciation and solid instruction methods to guide and support music training. Effective instructor skilled in implementing variety of instructional strategies to motivate students and encourage active participation. Resourceful in adapting instructional strategies to various participants.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Piano Instructor

01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Instructed students in piano technique, sight-reading, music theory and performance practice.
  • Facilitated group classes or workshops when needed.
  • Taught basic music theory principles related to scales, chords, intervals and rhythm patterns.

President

Teen Train, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Established fundraising strategies to increase financial support for programs and services.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.

Substitute Jazz Combo Instructor

Judson University
01.2021
  • Supported individual students who needed additional assistance on assignments or concepts taught in class.

NCCU Graduate Assistantship

  • Offered extracurricular tutoring to help struggling students understand and comprehend material

Education

M.M. - Jazz Studies

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05-2024

B.A. - Piano Performance

Judson University
Elgin, IL
12-2020

High School Diploma -

IC Catholic Prep
Elmhurst, IL
05-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Jazz Studies

Vandercook College of Music
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Music Arranging
  • Private Piano instruction
  • Logic Pro (Advanced)
  • Sibelius (Intermediate)
  • Muse Score (Intermediate)

Technological Skills

  • Logic Pro (Advanced)
  • Sibelius (Intermediate)
  • Muse Score (Intermediate)

Accomplishments

  • Merit Recital Recipient (2016, 2017, 2018) — Elmhurst College Jazz Festival Outstanding Recognition (2020), — Jack Rudin Certificate of Merit (2022)

Timeline

Substitute Jazz Combo Instructor

Judson University
01.2021

Private Piano Instructor

01.2019 - 01.2022

President

Teen Train, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014

NCCU Graduate Assistantship

M.M. - Jazz Studies

North Carolina Central University

B.A. - Piano Performance

Judson University

High School Diploma -

IC Catholic Prep

Some College (No Degree) - Jazz Studies

Vandercook College of Music

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