Music production,Video and photo editing,Photography
John Okemu Nyabaro
Music Educator
Nairobi
Summary
Seeking employment as a Music teacher to teach music theory and various musical instruments such as piano, guitar amongst others. I am enthusiastic about music and want to spread awareness by providing instrumental and vocal knowledge about music to students and help them become successful musicians in their own rights.
Music education professional, well-versed in curriculum development and student engagement techniques. Proven ability to cultivate collaborative environment that supports individual growth and collective success. Known for adaptability and commitment to achieving high educational standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Music Teacher
Hart Music Foundation
- Teaching music theory, instruments and vocals
- Creating easy and effective musical notes for students for quick grasping
- Evaluating students' social and academic growth and preparing curriculum summaries
- Organizing talent show sessions for students
Music Teacher
Kenya Baptist Theological College
- Teaching music theory, instruments and vocals
- Evaluating students’ performance in music
- Enhancing students understanding ability on composing different genres of music
- Creating easy and effective musical notes for the students
- Teaching violin to children and youths
- Community empowerment and sensitization on the importance of ethnomusicology
Music Teacher
Baylec Music Academy
- Provided basic lessons on playing instruments and voice concepts
- Worked with the school band and provided instruction on playing different types of instruments
- Maintained inventory and condition of musical instruments
- Coached students on techniques of playing instruments and gain control over pitch
- Collected several types of resources belonging to different music genres and built a library for easy reference
- Planned and organized daily class by preparing calendars for music programs
Music Teacher
Mudzini International School
- Provided basic lessons on playing instruments and voice concepts both in Cambridge and 844/CBC curriculums.
- Started a school band and provided instructions on how to play a variety of instruments for performances.
- Took the music team for musical competition from regional to national level.
- Collected several types of resources like musical instruments from different tribes belonging to different music genres and built a library for easy reference.
- Maintained inventory and condition of musical instruments
- Community empowerment and sensitization on the importance of ethnomusicology.
Music teacher
Shining Hope For Communities (SHOFCO)
11.2022 - Current
- Teaching music theory, instruments and vocals
- Evaluating students’ performance in music
- Enhancing students understanding ability on composing different genres of music
- Creating easy and effective musical notes for the students
- Maintained inventory and condition of musical instruments
- Community empowerment and sensitization on the importance of ethnomusicology.
- Took the music team for musical competition from regional to national level.
- Started a school band and provided instructions on how to play a variety of instruments for performances.
- Scripted and shot movies for a drama festival up to the national level competitions 2023
- Trained and prepared junior school students for the pop talent competitions up to the national level in the Kenyan Music Festivals 2025
General Music Teacher
Shining Hope For Communities
11.2022 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Coached students to play various songs and jingles on piano, guitar, violin, and bongo.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Organized in-house and inter-school music competitions
- Made modern music room requisitions and classroom organization and maintaining music room instruments.
- Conducted individualized and peer learning to learners with learning difficulties.
- Identified and and nurtured learners who passionately desired to learn instruments during music club sessions.
Education
Diploma - Church Music
Kenya Baptist Theological College
01.2015
Bachelor of Education (Arts) - undefined
Kenyatta University
NairobiSkills
- Experienced in providing private and group music lessons
- Ability to assist students with learning challenges
- Experienced in providing music teaching to school bands and choirs
- Skilled in planning and delivering music for dramas, and plays
- Interesting, effective, and result-oriented teaching skill
- Ability to train students for inter-state school district music competition
- Responsible for establishing rapport with students
- Give instructions regarding vocal and music instruments to the students
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of all the students
Accomplishments
Awarded a diploma in church music at (Kenya Baptist Theological College) 2015
Awarded a certificate in creating stronger melodies (Alison)2025
Certification
Music theory intermediate level - Certified
Interests
Timeline
Music teacher
Shining Hope For Communities (SHOFCO)
11.2022 - Current
General Music Teacher
Shining Hope For Communities
11.2022 - Current
Music Teacher
Hart Music Foundation
Music Teacher
Kenya Baptist Theological College
Music Teacher
Baylec Music Academy
Music Teacher
Mudzini International School
Bachelor of Education (Arts) - undefined
Kenyatta University
Diploma - Church Music
Kenya Baptist Theological College
References
on request
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies: Song writing, script writing, Singing,Socializing,Photography,hiking
Interests: Music production, audio sound engineer,videography.