Open To Work
Mikey Gibson
Music Producer/Music Educator/Composer
Northridge,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Innovative music educator and producer with a focus on vocal music, musical theater, songwriting, composition, and music production. Skilled in developing curricula that foster creativity, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. Expertise in enhancing artistic expression and improving academic outcomes through engaging teaching methods. Created curricula that enhance creativity and critical thinking while promoting collaboration and diverse perspectives. Implemented multidisciplinary approaches that enriched students' artistic expression and academic outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Producer
Los Angeles Academy for Artists and Music Production
02.2026 - Current
- Composed original music by integrating diverse instruments and software
- Worked with artists to create distinctive musical soundscapes and arrangements.
- Engineered recording sessions, ensuring top sound quality with industry-standard equipment
- Edited and mixed audio to achieve high-quality, polished productions.
Artistic Director
Musicality LLC
Chicago, IL
05.2008 - Current
- Created innovative artistic concepts that enhanced audience engagement for diverse musical performances.
- Managed audition processes to identify and recruit exceptional talent for performances.
- Mentored emerging artists, providing guidance on performance and artist development.
- Directed rehearsals and coached performers on techniques to enhance productions.
Music Educator
Curie Metropolitan High School
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 06.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans for choral, piano, and musical theater classes ranging from beginning to advanced level.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, deepening students' musical understanding and engagement.
- Cultivated positive learning environment, encouraging participation from students of all skill levels.
- Coordinated school performances and events, highlighting and celebrating student talent.
- Provided individual mentorship to students pursuing musical interests.
Education
Certification - Music Production/Songwriting
Los Angeles Academy For Artists & Music Production
Los Angeles06.2024
M.M.Ed - Music Education
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, MA01.2011
BME - Music Education
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL06.2005
Skills
- creative mentoring
- artist collaboration
- classroom/rehearsal management
- student engagement
- lesson planning
- audio engineering
- music composition
- music arrangement
- music production
- aural skills
- repertoire selection
- effective feedback
- musical direction
- ensemble conducting
- artistic collaboration
- curriculum development
Accomplishments
LAAMP Producer of the Year 2024
Timeline
Music Producer
Los Angeles Academy for Artists and Music Production
02.2026 - Current
Artistic Director
Musicality LLC
05.2008 - Current
Music Educator
Curie Metropolitan High School
08.2005 - 06.2017
Certification - Music Production/Songwriting
Los Angeles Academy For Artists & Music Production
M.M.Ed - Music Education
Boston University
BME - Music Education
VanderCook College of Music