Liam Kerekes
Edgewater,NJ
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record. I've delivered over 150 personalized music lessons across various instruments, enhancing student engagement and skill levels. I excel in both solo and group settings, showcasing exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities. Dedicated professional possessing outstanding teaching capabilities. Successful in encouraging and monitoring progress of individual students to promote student success. Consistently creates intriguing lessons to challenge students. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Instructor
MUSIC WITH MARLY
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered 50+ lessons for over 10 students of various ages, skill levels, and instruments, as well as facilitated extra curricular programs for middle school, and high school level students
Drummer in Sunday Mass
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Kinnelon, NJ
02.2019 - 12.2024
- 50+ weekly performances of varied contemporary Christian music at Bible-based, nondenominational church
- Asked to be lead drummer for band at men’s 4-day retreat (Wallkill, NY)
- Asked to help lead a mission trip to the Dominican Republic and Haiti to teach underprivileged children
Personal Instructor
NOTEWORTHY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered 50+ lessons for over 10 students of various ages, skill levels, and instruments including drums, piano and ukulele
Personal Instructor
SCHOOL OF ROCK
Red Bank, NJ
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivered 50+ lessons for over 10 students of various ages, skill levels, and instruments including drums, guitar and ukulele
Front Desk/Register Manager
GOOD KARMA CAFE
Red Bank, NJ
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed phone/take-out orders, reservations, and provided server support to Customers at award-winning vegan restaurant
Personal Instructor, Sales/Administrator
REAL BRAVE AUDIO
Oakland, NJ
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered 150+ lessons for over 25 students of various ages, skill levels, and instruments including drums, guitar and ukulele
- Conducted in-person and phone sales, and managed day-to-day operations and client relationships for two branches – NJ and NYC
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Jazz Performance
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY
WAYNE, NJ05.2019
Skills
- Sales and Digital Marketing
- Data Analysis
- MS Office
- Logic Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- Ability to work well solo
- Ability to work well in 1:1 settings
- Ability to work well in group settings
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent relationship skills
- Comfortable performing in front of live audiences
References
- Pat Lapinksi, Owner, Noteworthy Academy of Music, (646) 522-5144 office@noteworthyacademyofmusic.com
- Anna Murphy, Community Church of Smoke Rise, (973) 714-1413, annalouisemusic@gmail.com
- Marly Kornblatt, Owner, Music with Marly (908) 705-1426 marly@musicwithmarly.com
Personal Information
Title: PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN
Timeline
Personal Instructor
MUSIC WITH MARLY
10.2023 - Current
Personal Instructor
NOTEWORTHY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
06.2021 - 01.2023
Personal Instructor
SCHOOL OF ROCK
06.2021 - 03.2022
Front Desk/Register Manager
GOOD KARMA CAFE
06.2021 - 03.2022
Personal Instructor, Sales/Administrator
REAL BRAVE AUDIO
06.2019 - 06.2021
Drummer in Sunday Mass
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH
02.2019 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Jazz Performance
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY
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