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Ben Nolan - Guitar Teacher

Ben Nolan - Guitar Teacher

Brisbane

Summary

Passionate music teacher with 10 years of experience creating personalised lesson plans, managing student relationships and providing quality instruction to up to 20 students per week. Proficient in instructing students of all ages and skill levels in music theory, written notation and modern guitar playing techniques. Currently studying Bachelor of Music (Composition) at Australian Institute of Music.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Guitar/Drums Instructor - Glenroy Secondary Colleg

Metro Music
Melbourne
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided guitar and drums instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Developed lesson content based on student skill level.
  • Built rapport with students and fellow teachers.
  • Attended staff meetings and collaborated with fellow teachers.
  • Managed classroom resources
  • Advised administrative staff on matters of scheduling.
  • Maintained student enthusiasm with creative lesson strategies.
  • Coordinated with school principal on student behaviour matters.

Guitar Instructor

Music Lessons Academy
Online and In Person
03.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated online and in person lessons with students of varying age and skill levels
  • Provided music notation instruction
  • Provided guitar technique instruction
  • Provided music theory instruction
  • Assisted clients in preparing for auditions or performances
  • Built rapport with students and family members
  • Created a fun learning environment for all students
  • Hosted individual and group lessons via Zoom to students across Australia

Private Guitar Instructor

Myself
Online and In Person
03.2008 - Current
  • Developed an original teaching format aimed at addressing some of the flaws in contemporary music teaching.
  • Provided music notation instruction
  • Provided music theory instruction
  • Assisted students in preparing for live performances
  • Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels
  • Developed lesson plan based on student skill level
  • Built rapport with students and family member
  • Provided guitar technique instruction

Lead/Rhythm Guitar

The Stranger Band
Brisbane
05.2013 - 04.2016
  • Practiced 20- 30 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills
  • Composed, arranged and recorded original songs
  • Promoted musical career by maintaining website and social media presence
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy
  • Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines
  • Participated in weekly group writing sessions
  • Performed original music live alongside international bands.


Lead Guitarist

The Roy Orbison Tribute Show
Sunshine Coast
03.2009 - 09.2011
  • Performed lead and rhythm guitar
  • Memorized up to two hours of music from notated and aural references
  • Entertained live audiences in a live performance environment.
  • Practiced show tunes regularly to improve performance accuracy.
  • Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
  • Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working order.
  • Memorized standards often requested at shows.
  • Created invoices and accounting for all band related income.

Guitar Teacher

Independent Music Academy
Brisbane
08.2010 - 12.2010
  • Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Developed comprehensive plans to increase repertoire, technical abilities and aural development.
  • Assisted students in preparing for auditions or performances
  • Provided students with written and recorded material tp practice with at home
  • Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Composition) -

Australian Institute of Music
Melbourne

Skills

  • Drums and Keyboard Skills
  • Music Theory Knowledge
  • Guitar Techniques Proficiency
  • Rapport Building
  • Individual Lesson Plans
  • Adaptive People Skills
  • Written Notation Competence
  • Digital Music Production
  • Repertoire Development

Accomplishments

  • Helped students achieve their technical and performance goals at Independent Music Brisbane.
  • Developed students understanding of music theory and written notation through my own private guitar lessons.
  • Performed guitar live throughout south-east Queensland with The Roy Orbison Tribute Band.
  • Selected to perform guitar live with Steve Vai (David Lee Roth, White Snake) at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
  • Performed guitar and composed music for The Stranger (Band) self titled debut Album.
  • Developed group performance skills of new drums and guitar students at Glenroy Secondary College, Melbourne.

Additional Information


Yulia Mcgibbon

Instrumental Music Lessons Coordinator at Glenroy Secondary College

0412 163 657

03 9304 0400 - School

Yulia.McGibbon@education.vic.gov.au


Andrew Iounnou

Director at Metro Music School

0412 567 974

andrew@metromusic.com.au


Andrew Farnham

Director at Independent Music Academy

0419 713 818

07 3852 1116

andrew@independentmusic.com.au


Chris Melville

Master Guitar Luthier - Character Reference

0418 739 899

07 3378 6118

melvilleguitars@gmail.com



Timeline

Guitar/Drums Instructor - Glenroy Secondary Colleg

Metro Music
03.2022 - Current

Guitar Instructor

Music Lessons Academy
03.2021 - Current

Lead/Rhythm Guitar

The Stranger Band
05.2013 - 04.2016

Guitar Teacher

Independent Music Academy
08.2010 - 12.2010

Lead Guitarist

The Roy Orbison Tribute Show
03.2009 - 09.2011

Private Guitar Instructor

Myself
03.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Music (Composition) -

Australian Institute of Music

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