Caleb Hinton
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Passionate musician with international background, experienced in performance and working with students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. Detail-oriented planner, well versed in building curricula designed for each developmental stage.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lessons Instructor
Guitar Center
09.2023 - Current
- Taught private acoustic, electric, and bass guitar lessons to students of all ages, developing personalized lesson plans for each student based on current skill level.
- Efficiently managed lesson schedules for a large number of students each week.
Contract Musician
Various Employers
09.2018 - Current
- Contracted to play various instruments in professional settings such as corporate events, churches, recording studios, conferences, weddings, and restaurants.
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
Guitar Instructor
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Scheduled shows and performances for students.
Server/Sales Associate
Gardner's Market
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked as a team with other servers, cooks, and expeditors to ensure a pleasant experience for customers.
- Used time management skills during slow periods to asses and complete secondary duties.
Touring Musician
Various Employers
08.2021 - Current
- Learned material for performances in an efficient and timely maner.
- Played standalone shows and music festivals both locally and nation-wide.
- Performed music in multiple styles including country, classical, rock, reggae, gospel, and funk.
Ukulele Instructor
First Baptist Church
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Music Theory and Aural Skills Tutor
Lee University Center For Student Success
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Studied and maintained up-to-date knowledge and awareness of testing requirements to prepare students for examinations.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Freelance Arranger and Composer
Various Employers, Self-Employed
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition; Classical Guitar Emphasis
Lee University
Cleveland, TN05.2022
Skills
- Sight-Reading
- Music Theory
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Musical Coaching
- Instrument Repairs
- Schedule Management
- Microsoft Suites
- Audio Production
Leadership Roles
- Lee University Peer Leader Fall 2021-2022
Performed duties such as scheduling, assignment grading, and organizing
for incoming Lee University freshmen. Gave weekly reports on student
development and activities to gateway instructor.
- Elected Vice-President of Lee University Composers' Forum Spring 2020
Coordinated club events and fundraisers, handled attendance, and facilitated
leadership meetings.
- Elected President of Lee University Composers' Forum 2021-2022
Tripled active club membership in the first semester of presidency.
Secured re-election by popular vote for a subsequent term.
Additional Information
- Intermediate or higher skill level in: French Horn, Trumpet, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Upright bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Plectrum Banjo, and Conducting
- Studied advanced instrumental conducting under David R. Holsinger
- Studied Classical Guitar under Charles Edholm
- Fluent in Tok Pisin, the national language of Papua New Guinea.
- Proficient in written Spanish
References
Alan Wyatt - Associate Professor of Music, Lee University
Contact: awyatt@leeuniversity.edu, (423) 715-3392
Tyler Williams - Music Director, First Baptist Church Cleveland; Orchestrator, DAS Music Group
Contact: (561) 504-7196
Dr. Ron Brendel, DMA - Vocal Professor, Lee University
Contact: rbrendel@leeuniversity.edu, (423) 331-1708
Dr. John Wykoff, PhD -Director of Graduate Studies in Music, Lee University
Contact: jwykoff@leeuniversity.edu, (423) 614-8665
Ben Garcia - Innovation Department, Cleveland City Schools
Contact: (423) 313-0787
Gloria Scott-Richmond - Director of Racial and Ethnic Relations; Director of Lee Evangelical Singers, Lee University
Contact: grichmond@leeuniversity.edu, (423) 614-8238
Jay Garcia - Music Teacher, Stuart Elementary
Contact: (423) 650-2735
Timeline
Lessons Instructor
Guitar Center
09.2023 - Current
Ukulele Instructor
First Baptist Church
07.2023 - 07.2023
Server/Sales Associate
Gardner's Market
11.2022 - 04.2023
Touring Musician
Various Employers
08.2021 - Current
Freelance Arranger and Composer
Various Employers, Self-Employed
08.2021 - Current
Music Theory and Aural Skills Tutor
Lee University Center For Student Success
02.2019 - 03.2022
Contract Musician
Various Employers
09.2018 - Current
Guitar Instructor
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition; Classical Guitar Emphasis
Lee University
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