Micah Gilliam
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Guitar Instructor
Luton Piano Academy
Saint Augustine, FL
08.2026 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Instructed students in various musical genres, fostering versatility and creativity in performance.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with staff to develop curriculum enhancements that align with educational standards.
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
Music Professional
Self-Employed
Saint Augustine, FL
01.2012 - Current
- Integrated technology and traditional performance art to create innovative shows, setting new trends in theater community.
- Utilized improvisation techniques to enhance shows.
- Collaborated with other entertainers to create engaging acts.
- Engaged with audiences to create memorable experiences at live performances.
- Performed live shows at various venues throughout region.
- Mastered diverse roles across various genres, showcasing versatility and adaptability as a performer.
Recording Engineer
Self Employed Services
Saint Augustine, FL
01.2012 - Current
- Enhanced audio quality by utilizing advanced mixing and mastering techniques.
- Troubleshot technical issues and maintained recording equipment for optimal performance.
- Designed recording and production schedules according to client needs.
- Collaborated with artists to achieve their desired sound and creative vision.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through clear communication, attentive listening, and genuine enthusiasm for their projects.
- Coached musicians on creating clean, balanced audio to work with.
- Increased revenue for the studio by attracting new clients through consistently delivering exceptional results on previous projects.
Music Teacher
Ji-eun Lee Music Academy
Fishers, IN
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Mentored novice teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Motivated students to practice consistently through goal-setting, tracking progress, and providing constructive feedback.
- Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
Music Teacher
Self
Anderson, IN
09.2006 - 01.2012
- Conducted individual lessons focusing on guitar proficiency and music theory.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
Music Performer
Self-Employed
Indianapolis, IN
09.2006 - 01.2012
- Engaged audiences through diverse performance styles, showcasing adaptability and creativity.
- Mastered diverse roles across various genres, showcasing versatility and adaptability as a performer.
- Collaborated with fellow artists to produce innovative performances, fostering teamwork and artistic growth.
- Managed various performance logistics, ensuring smooth execution of events and efficient time management.
Music Teacher
Guitar Ranch
Findlay, OH
01.2000 - 05.2002
- Developed customized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and musical understanding.
- Conducted individual lessons focusing on guitar techniques and music theory.
- Assessed student progress through performance evaluations and tailored feedback.
- Organized performances to showcase student achievements and foster community involvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business
Anderson University
Anderson, IN09-2007
Skills
- Live performance experience
- Lesson planning
- Music theory
- Appointment scheduling
- Small group instruction
- One-on-one instruction
- Recording techniques
- Student assessment
- Ear training
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Expert music theory
- Music history
- Individualized lesson planning
- Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
- Rock guitar fundamentals
- String bending techniques
- Electric guitar proficiency
- Picking hand techniques
- Amplifier tone shaping
- Fingerstyle guitar proficiency
- Flamenco guitar techniques
- Acoustic guitar expertise
- Strumming patterns
- Music theory knowledge
- Individual lessons
- Country guitar techniques
- Sight reading expertise
- Guitar setup expertise
- Pedal and effects usage
- Guitar maintenance
- Jazz guitar techniques
- Classical guitar training
- Fingerpicking patterns
Accomplishments
Multiple U.S. national tours including one stint to Europe with Preston Pohl from NBC's 'The Voice.'
Touring guitarist with Word Records artist Sidewalk Prophets.
Produced & engineered dozens of full-length records for myself, national and local artists.
Played instrumentation on hundreds of songs and records for local and national artists.
Timeline
Guitar Instructor
Luton Piano Academy
08.2026 - Current
Music Professional
Self-Employed
01.2012 - Current
Recording Engineer
Self Employed Services
01.2012 - Current
Music Teacher
Ji-eun Lee Music Academy
01.2010 - 01.2012
Music Teacher
Self
09.2006 - 01.2012
Music Performer
Self-Employed
09.2006 - 01.2012
Music Teacher
Guitar Ranch
01.2000 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business
Anderson University