Mohamed E.

Composer, Conductor, Orchestrator, Music Teacher

Education: • Bachelor's Degree in Composing and Conducting with a grade excellent and general grade very good, The Higher Institute of the Arabic Music, Academy of Arts, Giza, EGYPT. 1993. Certificates: • Piano curriculum for khaligi music. Ministry Of Education, Kuwait. February 2005. • ICDL • Qualifying and preparing a special needs teacher. Ministry of Education, Kuwait. November 2023. Objective: Classically trained Piano, Oud, Drums and Guitar player with 40 years' experience playing onstage and for various bands and solo artists. I have created music arrangements for many singers and bands. I am familiar with different styles of music: classical, rock, pop, and oriental eastern and Arabic music. I can also compose songs and write music sheets. Summary of Skills: • Skilled in planning and delivering music for dramas and plays. • Experienced live performer. • Expert musical arranger. • Ability to play different styles and genres of music. • 40 years' experience in the music industry. • A highly experienced and talented musician, with the ability of casting a musical spell over the audience. • Musically talented performer with strong lute, Guitar and Piano chops – Great instrument playing ability. • Passionate about music with the natural ability to adjust own style to suit different music. • A quick learner who is always open to learn new styles, having good coordination with other musicians. • 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. • Interesting, effective, and result-oriented teaching skill. • Ability to train students for inter-state school districts music competition. Specialties: • Ability and willingness to play popular songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today. • Music instruments proficiency –Recorder, Guitar, Lute, Piano Keyboard. Responsibilities: • Designate main lute, Guitar & piano instructor; teach different styles of keyboard from country, rock, Oriental and classical. • Create lesson plans and exams for students. • Scheduled and organized jam sessions with students for their rehearsals and final exams. • Test new brands or models of lutes and Guitars that were to be sold in the store. • Assist customers, music schools and colleges and organizations who interested in buying a music instrument or taking up lessons. Work Experience: Special Needs Music Instructor. Intellectual Rehabilitation School of Education. Hawalli, Kuwait September 2004 – November 2023. Special Needs Music Instructor. Alwafaa School for Students with down syndrome. Hawalli, Kuwait November 2023 – Present. • Planning instructions for instrumental music classes and ensembles. • Demonstrating students how to play piano, lute, guitar, accordion and khaligi drums. • Creating easy and effective musical notes for students for quick grasping. • Planning and delivering background score for plays and dramas. • Rehearsing with students before major social events and preparing them for music competition. • Provided background melodies and music for stage shows and concerts. • Mastered certain genre of music through relentless practice. • Worked with other music groups as a guest artist. • Composed music and conducted concerts for various events. Piano, Guitar, Drums & Lute Instructor; 1990 to Present Self-Employed • Taught different styles with special emphasis on classical and Arabic music. • Prepared lesson plans and tests for students. • Scheduled seminars and classroom-style instruction for group packages. Music Instructor. The Higher Institute of the Arabic Music, Academy of Arts, Giza, EGYPT. October 1993-September 1997. • Provide lectures in western and Arabic music theory, Harmony, Counterpoint, Composing, Conducting, Analyzing and Orchestration. • Worked with Academy bands and provided instruction on playing different types of instruments. • Maintained inventory and condition of musical instruments. • Coached students on techniques of playing Piano and gain control over pitch. • Implemented the development and preparation of teaching methodologies and also taught these methodologies in The Armed Forces Music Department1995 • Performing as a keyboardist, guitarist and lutenist at all academy concerts. Music Teacher. -ELshaimaa elementary Private School. Cairo, Egypt. September 1993-August 1995 -Belal elementary Private School. Cairo, Egypt. September 1995-August 2000 • Teaching students' music instruments Piano, Lute, Accordion, Mandolin and Guitar. • Establishing an exemplary classroom culture that balances high expectations with love and support. • Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that excites students. • Commit to the demanding task of working with “low income” students and families toward the goal of college graduation. • Follow District curriculum relative to classroom instruction and District guidelines involving co- curricular activities. • Fostered a respectful learning environment and developed positive partnerships with parents and students to ensure student success. Professional Music Performance: • Performed as a pianist, guitarist, keyboardist, and lutenist in many different concerts in universities, hotels, TV shows, and embassies for national day festivals around the world. • Composed different songs and short jingles for television short films, per demand of directors and producers. • Assisted musicians who are new in this field in performing, composing and singing. • Cooperated with other musicians to create new music for them and performed with them at live shows. STUDIO MANAGEMENT: • Managed music studio with teachers and students for many different schools in Kuwait. • Managed music home studio. • Scheduled classes, recitals and oversaw applications to examinations. • Trained and supervised instructors and provided support with instructional challenges. • Arranging and mixing many songs for many singers and musicians. Founder and Music Producer of Aghareed Orchestra / Angham Elkhaleej Orchestra : • Supervise music recording sessions. • Design production projects. • Select and manage set-up of recording and sound equipment. • Schedule and manage all phases of a recording project. • Oversee the editing and mixing of recordings. • Ensure high quality of each recording. • Worked with bands during rehearsals. • Advised them on arrangements and methods to improve songs. • Arranged all instruments to ensure an efficient composition. • Assisted to adjust the volumes and effects in studios. • Supervised work of all singers, while making a composition. • Performed regular search on new talent and evaluated all demo. • Performed audit on all databases for music notes and composition. Social Media Managing: • Managing my own social media pages and accounts. Mohamed Elfakahany wrote on Fri, 24 Jan 2025