Bachelor of Fine Arts in The Performing Arts - Music - Jazz And Contemporary Performance
University of Trinidad And Tobago
Academy For The Performing Arts05.2021
Eli Fuller
Lowkie Trace, Charlo Village, Penal
Summary
Passionate Guitar Teacher with experience creating customized lesson plans, managing student progress and providing quality instruction. Proficient in instructing students of all ages, talents and skill levels. In-depth knowledge of music theory, practical techniques and Improvisational skills. Well-versed in teaching individual, small group or classroom lessons. Determined to help his students develop their skills and ability to better understand and create music as well as give them all the tools necessary to become successful and independent musicians. His passion is to create a conducive environment, where students feel engaged and motivated to pursue a professional career in music, while fostering a culture of continuous development and higher learning across the school's musical department.
Education
Certificate - Pan And Music Literacy
University of Trinidad And Tobago
Academy For The Performing Arts05.2017
Caribbean Examinations Council -
Fyzabad Anglican Secondary
Fyzabad05.2016
Skills
- Music Theory Teaching
- Guitar Pedagogy and Improvisation
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Song Writing, Composing and Arranging
- Self-Motivated
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Professionalism
Work History
Acting Principal
DrumversityTT
09.2022 - Current
- Oversees schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Traines teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Mentors newly hired educators and provides encouragement and feedback.
- Performs classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Administers personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Leads meetings to convey policy changes, gathers information and assess employee thoughts.
Head of Guitar Department
DrumversityTT
08.2022 - Current
- Provides guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Creates and distributes invoices to clients to foster timely payment.
- Develops lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Takes excerpts from various music texts to provide students with well-rounded knowledge and retained interest.
- Creates custom lesson plans for students, advises on equipment purchases and assigns personalized homework to maximize learning and enhance lesson plans.
Choir Director
Faith Christian Fellowship Church
08.2022 - Current
- Composes and leads performances for both vocal and instrumental music.
- Coordinates, plans and leads practices for worship aspects of church services.
- Conducts rehearsals to keep vocalist prepared for performances.
- Educates vocalist on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Positiones members within groups to obtain balance among vocal sections.
Online Guitar Teacher
LmnoP Music Company
09.2021 - Current
- Creates locally tailored curriculums for students learning various genres.
- Facilitates online classes, content and examinations.
- Develops remote learning techniques for efficient online music education.
Musical Director
Faith Christian Fellowship Church
11.2020 - Current
- Determines instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical performance.
- Attends and conducts regular practices and music lessons to develop the skill of the band.
- Accompanies morning worship services on Guitar as part of worship team.
- Writes and arranges music for church services.
Assistant Manager
Redemption Studios
05.2019 - Current
- Facilitates contract negotiations with clients,
- Monitors cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Gives consultancy to fellow peers and clients on music business decisions.
- Manages marketing and social media management of the company.
Lead Guitarist
Various Bands
09.2018 - Current
- Maintains a high level of guitar proficiency and performance through daily practice.
- Improvises and solo over various genres and styles.
- Consistently learns new repertoire for performance.
- Works in bands of multiple instrumentalist.
- Continuously learns and add new skills for versatility in genres.
Session Guitarist
Redemption Studios
05.2017 - Current
- Performs music to be recorded.
- Improvises over various tracks and progressions.
- Composes and create original lines, riffs and progressions for song writing purposes.
- Develops guitar tones to suit each new track.
- Creates high quality guitar recordings of various genres for various artistes.
Guitar Instructor
Curtis Jordan Coaching Academy
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Assisted students in preparing for examinations and Academy Productions and Recitals.
- Created genre specific curriculums specifically for Caribbean music.
Lead Guitarist
UTT Jazz Big Band
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Performed Big Band Repertoire in styles such as, Swing, Latin Jazz and Caribbean Jazz.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency of instrument
- Sight read and practiced repertoire for performances.
- Improvised and performed guitar solos on selected pieces.
- Worked with an ensemble of various instrumentalist.
Musician/Entertainer
Hilton Hotel Trinidad
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided professional live music entertainment at Hilton Restaurant and Lounge.
- Showcased versatility by performing requested music from audience.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
Voluntary Guitar Instructor
Fyzabad Anglican Secondary
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted group guitar classes for students between the ages 11- 18.
- Arranged repertoire for performance according to the capabilities of the students.
- Provided assignments specific to each student's level of competency.
- Conducted ensemble rehearsals.
President
Inter School Christian Fellowship
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Gave Weekly words of encouragement to promote faith, compassion and hope.
- Provided Students with active encouragement and Godly counsel.
- Prepared weekly activities for services
- Ensured that all roles of committee members were fulfilled.
Major Performances
Quinton Neckles Da Capo - Performed as lead guitarist for Quinton Neckles and band 7.3.6
Agri Investment Forum and Expo II - Performed alongside Tony Paul and band
Central Bank's Anniversary Celebration - Performed as guitarist for Tony Paul
Tobago Jazz event Shangri La - Performed as guitarist for Quinton Neckles and opened for the likes of Vaughnette Bigford and Arturo Tappin
Carifesta 2019 Grand Market – Performed as guitarist for Tony Paul
Carifesta All Jazzed Up – Opened the Event with the UTT Big band
Mark Loquan, My home, Passion for pan – Performed as guitarist for Tony Paul, Len Boogsie Sharpe and Liam Teague
NAPA's 10th Anniversary Award Celebration - Performed as soloist
Major Recordings
Bj'orn Pierre - Mountain to Mountain, Put It In The Music, No Spirit of Fear, Will You Marry Me Reggae, Name Call
Samuel Medas - Nation of Worshippers Album, Overflow, Can't be the Only One, In This Place, Valley, Stadium
Jaron Nurse - Dr. Jesus, Justice, Wok on Da
Blessed Messenger - Pressure Rise, PHYAH
Positive - Safe
Joshua Ali x Positive - Greater
Marc Isaac x Sean Daniel - Praising Through the Storm
Brandon Best - Accountable
Sherwin Gardner - In the Room
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
George Washington Carver
Timeline
Acting Principal
DrumversityTT
09.2022 - Current
Head of Guitar Department
DrumversityTT
08.2022 - Current
Choir Director
Faith Christian Fellowship Church
08.2022 - Current
Online Guitar Teacher
LmnoP Music Company
09.2021 - Current
Musical Director
Faith Christian Fellowship Church
11.2020 - Current
Guitar Instructor
Curtis Jordan Coaching Academy
08.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Manager
Redemption Studios
05.2019 - Current
Musician/Entertainer
Hilton Hotel Trinidad
03.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Guitarist
Various Bands
09.2018 - Current
Lead Guitarist
UTT Jazz Big Band
09.2018 - 06.2021
Session Guitarist
Redemption Studios
05.2017 - Current
Voluntary Guitar Instructor
Fyzabad Anglican Secondary
09.2016 - 05.2017
President
Inter School Christian Fellowship
09.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts in The Performing Arts - Music - Jazz And Contemporary Performance
University of Trinidad And Tobago
Certificate - Pan And Music Literacy
University of Trinidad And Tobago
Caribbean Examinations Council -
Fyzabad Anglican Secondary
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