Christian C. Dede

About

Highly passionate and solution-focused Music Instructor with a dynamic approach to teaching and over 5 years of experience in music education and coordination. Proven ability to cultivate musical talent, manage key projects, and develop engaging curricula for diverse age groups, including visually impaired students. Adept at leveraging strong negotiation and leadership skills to drive program success and foster artistic growth within educational and competitive environments.

Work Experience

Music Instructor

Shoms International School

Sep 2014 - Aug 2019

Led comprehensive music education programs, fostering skill development and positive learning environments for young students within a school setting.

Developed and implemented engaging music curricula, training students in musical skills, sight-reading, and music notation.
Cultivated a supportive and creative learning environment that significantly enhanced students' musical abilities and engagement.
Improved pedagogical approaches for working with children, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles within a structured school confinement.
Managed classroom activities and resources efficiently, ensuring the smooth operation of music instruction for multiple student groups.

Guitar Instructor/Music Partner

Showgear Nigeria Limited - Make Music Lagos

Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

Provided specialized guitar instruction and music coaching to visually impaired students for a community-focused initiative.

Partnered with Showgear Nigeria to deliver targeted guitar instruction and music coaching to visually impaired and partially sighted students at Pacelli School for the Blind.
Designed and adapted teaching methodologies to effectively convey complex musical concepts, fostering inclusive learning experiences for students with visual impairments.
Contributed to the successful celebration of World Music Day by enabling students to perform and showcase their musical talents to an appreciative audience.

Guitar Instructor

God's Children Great Talents – GCGT

Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

Instructed guitarists and guided young musicians in performance and rhythm for a nationally televised talent competition.

Instructed and mentored aspiring guitarists participating in the 'God's Children Great Talents' competition, enhancing their rhythmic precision and stage presence.
Guided young musicians to perform on time and rhythm, contributing to high-quality musical delivery for a nationwide television audience.
Contributed to the development of emerging talent within a prominent national music program, fostering a strong foundation in musical performance.

Education

Insurance

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

Lagos, NG

General Studies

Baptist Academy Obanikoro, Lagos

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

Lagos, NG

Certificates

Leadership Summit

JoshuaVille Workers Reloaded

Aug 2016

Professional Music Training – Guitar Course

Tenstring School of Music

Apr 2014

Awards

First Runner-Up Winner

God's Children Great Talents – GCGT Maiden Edition

Jan 2012

Achieved First Runner-Up status in the inaugural edition of the nationally recognized God's Children Great Talents competition, demonstrating exceptional musical talent and performance.

Languages

English

Skills

Creative & Performance Arts

Songwriting
Music Coordination
Musical Performance
Talent Development
Creative Problem-Solving

Music Instruction & Pedagogy

Guitar Instruction
Music Coaching
Music Theory
Sight-Reading
Music Notation
Rhythm Training
Performance Preparation
Curriculum Development
Adaptive Teaching
Child-Centered Learning
Inclusive Education
Student Engagement

Project & Program Management

Project Coordination
Event Management
Program Leadership
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Collaboration
Time Management
Multi-Tasking
Negotiation
Decision-Making

Interests

Arts & Culture

Music
Dancing
Photography

Personal & Professional Development

Travelling
Networking