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Keith Munslow

Providence,RI

Summary

As a successful professional musician/artist/educator, I've created and directed a wide range of creative projects for schools, festivals, libraries, theaters and businesses. My original music can be heard on satellite and terrestrial radio in the USA, and internationally on NHK public television in Japan.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Musician/storyteller

Self-employed
08.1998 - Current
  • Enhanced audience experience by incorporating innovative original age-appropriate songs.
  • Composed original songs that resonated with fans, resulting in increased album sales.
  • Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
  • Developed and executed well-rehearsed setlists to maximize audience satisfaction during live shows.
  • Increased fan base through engaging social media content, connecting with music enthusiasts worldwide.

Teaching Artist

Hasbro Children's Hospital
03.2008 - Current
  • Conducted workshops in illustration and comedy/theatrical improv to patients through Artreach, an arts integration component of Hasbro's Partial Hospitalization Program
  • Worked in conjunction with clinical staff to provide engaging, collaborative projects aimed at building patient confidence and bringing joy.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities in lesson plans.
  • Established rapport with students by maintaining open lines of communication and demonstrating genuine interest in their progress.

Artist-In-Residence

Paul Cuffee School
09.2015 - Current
  • Developed innovative lesson plans focused on skill-building, technique mastery, and artistic exploration.
  • Fostered community engagement through whole-school assemblies and interactive performances.
  • Conducted engaging in-class visits which included music, story writing and illustration.
  • Collaborated with faculty to create tailored lessons and workshops to enhance classroom engagement and student confidence.

Composer/lyricist

Attic, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
  • Created original music and lyrics for Japanese Public Television show, Eigo De Asobo, an educational program aimed at teaching English to Japanese pre-school aged children.
  • Made numerous edits to refine and improve clarity of lyrical storyline, as well as incorporating key age-appropriate language elements.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Collaborated (virtually) with directors, producers and animators to create high-quality entertaining and educational content.


Composer

EEC International
03.2008 - 09.2011
  • Composed and recorded original songs used in multi-media English language instructional programs.
  • Worked with directors to refine and edit songs.
  • Edited and exported stem recoding tracks, which were then mixed in South Korea.

Composer

Perishable Theatre
08.1993 - 06.1998
  • Created original music for multiple touring theatre productions for this company's Shows For Young Audiences program. These highly interactive performances were presented at schools, libraries and festivals throughout New England.
  • Recorded backing tracks used in touring productions.
  • Conducted rehearsals with actors to teach and direct them in the singing aspects of these shows.

Principal Performer & Musical Director

Big Nazo
08.1988 - 06.1998
  • Co-created, performed and musically directed numerous stage productions with this award winning international puppet and mask theatre company.
  • Toured extensively in the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan and Malaysia.
  • Wrote and recorded original songs used in stage productions.

Education

Illustration

Swain School of Design
New Bedford, MA

High School Diploma -

West Warwick High School
West Warwick, RI
05.1983

Skills

  • Critical Analysis
  • Public Engagement
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Multimedia Expertise
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Art Education
  • Visual Art Creation
  • Presentation
  • Logo Creation
  • Concept Development
  • Mac OS X Proficient
  • Conceptual Thinking
  • Studio Experience

Accomplishments

    Parents Choice Gold Award for the album, Big Buncha Buddies (2016)


    American Libraries Award for the album, Big Buncha Buddies (2015)


    Parents Choice Silver Award for the album, Tiny Destroyer (2015)



Timeline

Composer/lyricist

Attic, Inc.
06.2021 - Current

Artist-In-Residence

Paul Cuffee School
09.2015 - Current

Teaching Artist

Hasbro Children's Hospital
03.2008 - Current

Composer

EEC International
03.2008 - 09.2011

Musician/storyteller

Self-employed
08.1998 - Current

Composer

Perishable Theatre
08.1993 - 06.1998

Principal Performer & Musical Director

Big Nazo
08.1988 - 06.1998

Illustration

Swain School of Design

High School Diploma -

West Warwick High School
Keith Munslow