Elijah Jonte Gipson
San Diego
Summary
Experienced pianist with a background in performing for diverse audiences and at various venues. Experience includes live performances, studio recordings, and teaching piano lessons to individuals of varying skill levels. Strengths lie in a deep understanding of music theory, the ability to sight-read complex pieces, and fostering a positive learning environment for students. Previous work has demonstrated the capacity to captivate audiences and effectively communicate a passion for music through performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Pianist
Create church
San Diego
12.2024 - Current
- Participate and perform in front of live.
- Transposed music to alternate keys to fit individual styles or purposes.
- Conducted rehearsals with the choir and other vocalists to ensure a successful performance on Sundays.
- Performed classical pieces during the church service.
- Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in the service.
- Play in all keys that the song starts in.
Music Instructor Hybrid
Takelesson academy
San Diego
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Facilitated a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
- Instructed students on the fundamentals of music theory including scales, chords and
- Assessed student performance in order to develop effective strategies for improvement.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on music fundamentals.
- Maintained students' progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Church Musician
SD living water church
San Diego
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions.
- Transposed music, when the key changes in songs,
- Perform during Sundays, and other events.
- Rehearse with music sheets, memorizing.
- Expressed music through fill-in and cadence.
- Coordinated with the sound technician to ensure that all audio equipment was working properly before each service.
- Maintained an inventory of sheet music for use in performances.
- Learn new songs for Sundays.
- following the musicians during the service
Education
Associate degree - Audio Technology Production
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA05.2024
Skills
- audio production
- music composition
- live performance
- Concert performances
- Improvisation
- Digital audio workstations
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Key transposing
- student assessment
- Private lesson planning
Awards
Recognition achievement, School music performance at City College
Timeline
Church Pianist
Create church
12.2024 - Current
Music Instructor Hybrid
Takelesson academy
02.2022 - 01.2024
Church Musician
SD living water church
09.2016 - 10.2018
Associate degree - Audio Technology Production
San Diego City College
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