Brad Blumsom
North Bay,ON
Summary
Dynamic Music Instructor and seasoned musician with a proven track record of enhancing student performance through innovative lesson planning and a strong focus on music theory. Excelled in fostering creativity and improvisation skills, evidenced by improved student retention and engagement. Demonstrated exceptional communication and time management skills during tenure at PepsiCo, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Instructor
Self Employed Services
- Enhanced student performance by developing individualized lesson plans tailored to their strengths and weaknesses.
- Fostered inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for Type instruments and commitment to practicing.
- Increased student engagement through the incorporation of interactive music games and group activities into lessons.
- Fostered a culture of creativity by encouraging improvisation exercises, composition projects, and collaborative performances.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss expectations for instruction, lesson scheduling and other practical matters.
- Introduced new teaching methods, resulting in improved retention of musical concepts and techniques among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, providing consistent feedback on student progress and areas for improvement.
- Designed engaging practice routines that reinforced essential skills while keeping learners motivated and focused on improvement goals.
- Empowered students through goal-setting exercises that encouraged personal responsibility for their own musical development.
Sales Representative
PepsiCo
02.2012 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Musician
Self Employed Services
03.2003 - Current
- Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
- Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
- Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and refining individual skills on various instruments.
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
- Performed in Number shows.
- Mentored aspiring musicians through workshops and private lessons, fostering their passion for musicmaking.
- Sought out professional development opportunities such as masterclasses or workshops to continuously improve musicianship skills.
- Enhanced audience experience by incorporating innovative musical arrangements and techniques.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Education
Business Management Certificate - Business
04.2020
Diploma - Police Foundation's
04.2009
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Lesson planning
- Music theory
- Ensemble direction
- Improvisation techniques
- Lesson plan development
- Effective lesson planning
- Playing techniques
- Managing time
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
Volunteer at Big Brothers and Sisters North Bay for 10 + years mentoring 2 kids in that timeframe. Enjoyed social outings, skill building,
Sports and Music.
Timeline
Sales Representative - PepsiCo
02.2012 - Current
Musician - Self Employed Services
03.2003 - Current
Music Instructor - Self Employed Services
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology - Business Management Certificate , Business
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology - Diploma, Police Foundation's
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