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Joel Gan Kuang Wei

Summary

Experienced individual with a strong background in the music industry, including music education, guitar teaching, and performance.


Successfully transformed a home-based establishment into a thriving music school over the past 3 years. Possess a diverse skill set encompassing music education, performance, business development, sales operations, relationship building, and client satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder & Director

Guitar Movement SG
06.2022 - Current
  • Started Guitar Movement SG, a Singapore based music school specializing in guitar lessons, guitar maintenance and retail.


  • Managed overall artistic vision and operational management of the school.


  • Overseeing and developing guitar course programs, including curriculum design, teaching strategies, and performance opportunities.
  • Maintaining a high standard of musical excellence and ensuring that the school's programs align with its artistic goals, maintaining 100% pass rate in student's exams.
  • Engaged digital marketing campaigns resulting in weekly enquiries and sales.


  • Maintained a constant high student retention rate.


  • Managed recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to attract and retain talent.


  • Brought in 5 digits revenue on a monthly basis.

Early Childhood Enrichment Specialist

MindChamps
02.2021 - Current
  • Taught music, creative dramatization and physical education.


  • Taught voice and various instruments for music.


  • Taught various music concepts.


  • Prepared students for various performances and recitals.


  • Performed front-desk and administrative operations.


  • Oversaw classroom management and worked with colleagues to deliver student reports effectively.

Music Instructor

Freelance
07.2015 - 06.2022
  • Taught basic to advanced techniques (Guitar).


  • Taught music practical and theory exams.


  • Taught various musical skills.


  • Prepared lesson plans to individual students.


  • Supervision and assessing performance of each student progress.


  • Overseeing students long term progress and provide moral support.

Retail Sales Associate

Swee Lee Music
06.2014 - 01.2021
  • Promoted and assisted customers with music products.


  • Recommended music products to customers based on individual requirements.


  • Prepared sales processes and sales orders to maintain sales targets.


  • Closed up to 91k sales in the highest month.

Guitar Instructor/Assistant Instructor

Creative Village Educational
02.2009 - 04.2009
  • Taught basics of guitar playing, music theory & basic practical techniques.


  • Ensuring lessons are conducted in a friendly manner.


  • Coached guitar at primary school level of 30-40 students.

Education

BA (Hons) (2nd Upper Class) - Music

LASALLE College of The Arts
01-2018

Diploma - Media & Communication Technology

Temasek Polytechnic

GCE 'O' Levels -

Bedok View Secondary School

Skills

  • Music education & performance
  • Music arrangement & production
  • Lesson planning
  • Student development
  • Digital marketing
  • Sales processes & operations
  • Customer retention
  • Strategic thinking & management

Certification


  • 2019 ABRSM Grade 5 Theory


  • 2018 BA (Hons) Music, 2nd Upper Division


  • 2012 Diploma in Media & Communication Technology


  • Jan 2009 GCE 'O' Levels


  • Dec 2007 Angklung Ensemble CCA, Certificate of Recognition in SYF (Silver)

Languages

English
Mandarin
Malay

Accomplishments

  • Founded Guitar Movement SG, a Singapore-music school specializing in guitar lessons, guitar maintenance and retail.

  • Engaged and spearheaded with various marketing strategies and campaigns, resulting in frequent enquiries and sales.

  • Managed a team of staff, coordinating deliveries to clients and provide customer satisfaction.

  • Maintained quality of lessons and ensuring a 100% pass rate for exams.

  • Performed at major private and corporate events and locations in Singapore, Singapore Rockfest 2020, opening for Rock band Scorpions & Whitesnake, at The Star Performing Theatre. Other venues include Esplanade, The Coliseum at Resorts World Sentosa.

Timeline

Founder & Director

Guitar Movement SG
06.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Enrichment Specialist

MindChamps
02.2021 - Current

Music Instructor

Freelance
07.2015 - 06.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Swee Lee Music
06.2014 - 01.2021

Guitar Instructor/Assistant Instructor

Creative Village Educational
02.2009 - 04.2009

BA (Hons) (2nd Upper Class) - Music

LASALLE College of The Arts

Diploma - Media & Communication Technology

Temasek Polytechnic

GCE 'O' Levels -

Bedok View Secondary School

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