Benjamin Malmed
Melville,NY
Summary
Dedicated to enriching lives through music. Proven success as a School of Rock Music Director, growing a school to 200+ students. Selected as the Music Director for the AllStars Northeast in 2022.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director
School of Rock
Bedford, NY
10.2010 - Current
- Designed and ensured proper delivery of an educational and fun SOR-based curriculum.
- Led a team of 12-14 musicians.
- Communicated with parents and students about their progress, goals and behaviors.
- Addressing questions and concerns ranging from simple to very delicate issues.
- Directed 60+ Performance Programs and a wide variety of ages and skills from Rock 101, Adult Programs, House Band and AllStars.
- Event Production including Live Sound, Stage Management & Venue Relations.
Guitar / Vocals
Fundimensionals
New York, NY
09.2009 - 03.2015
- Guitar and vocals
- Wrote, produced and recorded two full-length albums.
- Received airplay on 107.1 The Peak for their original song "Deer On The Hutch".
- Performed at many venues and music festivals including Toad's Place, Nectar's, Garcia's & Sullivan Hall. Wakarusa, Catskill Chill, Equifunk etc.
- Relix Magazine, Jambands.com
Education
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MASkills
- Knowledge of many musical genres
- Multi-instrumentalist: guitar, bass, keys & vox
- Excellent communicator
- Patient and positive teaching style
- Attention to detail
- Fair and equitable treatment of all clients, staff and students
- Works well under pressure
- Creative problem solving
- Exceptional customer service
- Sound Engineering
- Band Management
Timeline
Music Director
School of Rock
10.2010 - Current
Guitar / Vocals
Fundimensionals
09.2009 - 03.2015
Berklee College of Music