Juan Jose Flores
Music Educator, Music Therapist
Tokyo
Summary
Music educator, music therapist, music director , vocal director, with extensive experience in development and implementation of multicultural music education programs, as well as fostering the accommodation of special education students. My experience in classroom settings, of different ages and cognitive skills, has allowed me to constantly strengthen my capacity of empathy and attentive listening.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Music Director
Univoz Vocal Ensemble
01.2018 - Current
- Direct and coordinate performances/ concerts for the univoz ensemble (16 Singers from diverse backgrounds, Berklee College of Music Students and Alumni)
- Coordinate International Performances (Mexico 2018, 2019 and Japan 2020)
- Conduct Music Education and Vocal Workshops
- Explore the use of a vocal ensemble and its possible Music Therapy Interventions
- Facilitate learning music of diverse genres and languages
Academic Director
Musikalia Music Studio
Metepec, Mexico
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided individualized music piano, voice and ensemble lessons for a wide variety of neuro typical and neurodiverse students in a multicultural environment.
- Provided feedback on performances and composition projects.
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Promoted upcoming concerts through social media campaigns, increasing audience turnout at events.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
Music Therapy Intern
Care Dimensions
Danvers, Massachusetts
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked with a variety of patients with different diagnoses / prognoses at the end of life
- Exploring the different needs of palliative care, pain, comfort, support, grief and life projects
- Sessions held in Spanish, English and French
- Communicated with clients patients and families to schedule Music Therapy Appointments according
- Conducted Music Therapy Sessions (1:1 and groups)
- Documented music therapy session outcomes and assessed the effect and benefits of music in hospice
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team to explore Music Therapy Interventions in palliative care, bereavement groups, music therapy groups, legacy projects and community service events
- Utilized diverse instruments and musical styles to cater to each patient''s unique preferences and needs.
- Applied evidence-based practices when designing interventions, ensuring maximum effectiveness for each session.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
Performance Related Experience
Berklee College of Music
BOSTON, MA
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Performance Manager for the Audire Soundtrack Choir and Orchestra
- Member of the 'Crepusculum Choir' (Tenor)
- Finalists on WGBH 'Sing That Thing')
- Member of 'The CharlieChords' an all-male Acapella ensemble (Tenor)
- Semifinalists at the 2018 ICCA at the Boston Symphony Hall
- 'DCINY' (Distinguished Concerts International) Selected to participate as part of the 50th anniversary of 'The King's Singers' at Carnegie Hall in New York City (April 22, 2018)
- Berklee Symphonic Winds (Clarinet)
- 'Berkelee a Capella Showcase' (Boston Performance Center, October 2018 and 2018)
- 'Faneuil Hall A Capella Competition (Boston, MA)'(October 2017 and 2018)
- 'Haunted Harmonies (Salem,MA)' A capella Competition (October 2017 and 2018)
Music Therapy Practicum Experience
Various Employers
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Beebe School (Therapeutic Learning Center) Melrose, MA September-December 2014 - Working with students with severe special needs
- (ASD, learning disabilities, and physical limitations) interventions focused on the development of individualized learning and behavioral goals
- The Goddard House (Community of Assisted Living) Brookline MA, January-May 2015 - Working with older adults, diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Dementia and memory deficiencies
- Interventions focused on supporting the agility of memory maintenance, through the composition of songs, improvisation, singing and percussion
- Susan Bailis (Assisted Living) Boston, MA May-August 2015 - Directing diverse groups of weekly sessions of music therapy for seniors with focus on: memory support and social skills
- The Manville School, Jude Baker's Children Center (Therapeutic Day School) January-May 2016 - Working in individual sessions for patients with Autism and Asperger's, focused on psychological and emotional support, thus cooperating in the development of techniques to improve the skills necessary for school success
- Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA October to December 2016 - Working with children in the Cardiology Unit, Intensive Care Unit, early intervention groups and individually in rooms
- The patients presented a variety of congenital diseases, neurological disorders and other co-morbid diagnoses that included motor and deafness disorders
- Interventions used: composition of songs, creation of active music, percussion, passive listening and movement for development and emotional support
- Basic use of American Sign Language (ASL)
Student Teacher
Revere Public Schools
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Created lesson plans that incorporated immersive activities for student engagement based on diverse methods (Kodaly, Dalcroze, Gordon etc.)
- Elaborated and gave quizzes and tests, and documented grades, providing appropriate feedback
- Provided individual student support and guidance through 1-1 modeling
- Assess development on vocal technique, building repertoire, performance techniques, design of advance music lessons, ear training and solfege
- Shadowed classroom teacher to learn about classroom procedures, classroom management techniques, ethic standards and best practices for multicultural teaching environments
Mentor
Berklee College of Music
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Company Overview: Berklee College of Music collaborates by offering music classes and participation in musical ensembles for high school students
- Through Berklee City Music
- Jazz Ensamble tutor and arranger
- Directing and arranging for Jazz ensembles at 'The Boston Arts Academy'
- Basic-intermediate instruction of beginner brass, woodwinds and rhythm section
- Ear training, music theory and sight reading
- Berklee College of Music collaborates by offering music classes and participation in musical ensembles for high school students
Voice and Piano Teacher
T-stage
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Worked with students age 4-18 in preparation for amateur musical theater shows and performances; focus on voice technique, stage presence, vocal health, building on musical theater repertoire ear training and acquiring basic music vocabulary
- Worked as well as a piano private instructor for beginner students (Classical and Pop)
- Successfully prepared students for recitals, auditions, and competitions by implementing effective practice strategies.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Fostered a passion for music in students by exposing them to various genres, composers, and music styles
Facilitator
Fort Worth Sister Cities International
07.2007 - 08.2007
- Facilitator for 'Sister Cities International': International Leadership Academy and 'Jr
- ILA.' (Fort Worth, Texas) 2007, 2008 and 2010
- Working with high school students from different institutions from Italy, Hungary, Swaziland, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, the United States and Mexico in the implementation of leadership skills and multicultural criteria training
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education, Music Therapy
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA 08.2013 - 12 2018
Master of Science - Master of Gestalt Psychotherapy
Instituto Humanista De Psicoterapia Gestalt IHPG
Mexico City 09.2025 - Current
Skills
- Musical arrangements understanding
- Scheduling
- Management skills
- Vocal techniques
- Music theory
- Performance direction
- Lesson planning
- Sight reading
- Choral performances
- Performing with choirs
- Music Therapy Assessment and Evaluation
- IEP Elaboration
- Information documentation
- Document transcribing
Accomplishments
-Sing That Thing, First Place, Fifth Season Adult Category with Univoz Vocal Ensemble (Boston Massachusetts, May 2019)
-Grand Prize for Univoz (Tele-Chorus Contest, Tokyo Japan, August 2020)
-Musicality Award for Univoz (Tele-Chorus Contest, Tokyo Japan, August 2020)
-Judge Sato Award for Univoz (Tele-Chorus Contest, Tokyo Japan, August 2020)
Certification
Music Therapist Board Certified (American Music Therapy Association)Certification Number 17119
Timeline
Master of Science - Master of Gestalt Psychotherapy
Instituto Humanista De Psicoterapia Gestalt IHPG
09.2025 - Current
Music Therapist Board Certified (American Music Therapy Association)Certification Number 17119
01-2021
Academic Director
Musikalia Music Studio
10.2020 - 08.2023
Music Director
Univoz Vocal Ensemble
01.2018 - Current
Music Therapy Intern
Care Dimensions
09.2017 - 06.2018
Student Teacher
Revere Public Schools
01.2016 - 05.2016
Music Therapy Practicum Experience
Various Employers
01.2014 - 05.2017
Mentor
Berklee College of Music
01.2014 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Music - Music Education, Music Therapy
Berklee College of Music
08.2013 - 12 2018
Performance Related Experience
Berklee College of Music
08.2013 - 06.2018
Voice and Piano Teacher
T-stage
08.2011 - 07.2013
Facilitator
Fort Worth Sister Cities International
07.2007 - 08.2007
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