Ikenna Noble Odemelam
Summary
Versatile music professional with expertise in piano performance across classical, jazz, gospel, R&B, and pop genres. Proficient in music production, songwriting, and directing, with extensive experience in live performance and recording studio environments. Skilled in audio/video editing, content creation, and radio/podcast presenting. Demonstrates strong capabilities in music tutoring for piano and vocals, teaching beginners, and fostering genre versatility. Adept at sound equipment operation, chord progressions mastery, rhythm control, and song arrangement. Career focus includes advancing innovative music production techniques while mentoring aspiring musicians.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Church Pianist & (Organist in training)
St John the Evangelist Wembley
Wembley, Brent
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Practised diligently to ensure flawless delivery during services.
- Creatively arrange songs for a choir of multiple members with varying vocal abilities, sometimes in real time.
- Reflect the themes of the lyrics and the sermon in the music via style and dynamics.
- Fill in for the Organist when he's not able to make it.
Private Music Tutor (Piano & Vocals)
Groove Music
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Managed resources effectively whilst maximising their use in lessons.
- Coordinated recitals to showcase talent and progress of students.
- Prepared pupils for examinations, leading to successful results.
- Introduced variety of instruments in lessons to expand student knowledge and interest in different music forms.
- Enhanced student confidence by providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
- Improved student performance with personalised instruction.
- Fostered love for music by creating engaging lesson plans.
Freelance Music Producer/Singer Songwriter & Content Creator
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Write, produce and perform my own songs, including a whole 10 track project.
- Utilised latest technology tools to produce cutting-edge music, enhancing overall sound effect. (Logic pro X, Ableton)
- Invested in the creation of a home set up, this way i have time to experiment and hone in my abilities.
- Developed unique sounds with innovative production techniques.
- Nurtured creative environment within studio to inspire artistic expression.
- Collaborated with artists to create original compositions.
- Supervised audio mixing and mastering to ensure optimal sound quality.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities during challenging situations in the recording process.
- Enhanced musical elements for improved sound quality.
Volunteer Fundraiser
World Soup Kitchen
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Coached volunteers on solicitation tactics, improving their confidence and effectiveness.
- Boosted awareness of organisation's mission with effective communication techniques.
Music Production & Sound Engineering Student
04.2020 - 05.2022
Delivery Rider
Gorillas
09.2021 - 03.2022
Researcher
Vetiva Capital Management Ltd
Lagos
01.2020 - 03.2020
PR Intern
Agip Oil
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2019 - 12.2019
Production Assistant
Netflix Movie: The Girl on the Train
Norfolk, UK
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Responded proactively to unexpected challenges preventing delays in filming schedule .
- Managed schedule changes swiftly, minimising disruption to production timeline.
- Maintained a tidy set environment, improving productivity among the crew.
- Promptly addressed concerns from production team to ensure satisfaction and productivity.
- Assisted in set design, resulting in visually appealing scenes.
- Had to fill in as an extra (member of forensic team)
Singer songwriter in R&B/Hip-hop group
Day Waterman College
Lagos & Ogun Nigeria
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Formed an R&B, POP, HIPHOP, Afrobeats group with other schoolmates.
- Recorded original tracks in a professional studio, gaining recording experience.
- Performed at numerous venues, including the official new years event for the city of Lagos.
- Established online presence via social media platforms to increase fan engagement.
- This is where I began writing songs, learning about song structure, storytelling, how to translate emotions into lyrics.
- Collaborated with other musicians and producers to create new sounds.
Education
Diploma in Higher Education - Media Production
University of Lincoln
Diploma in Higher Education - Music Production & Sound Engineering
Middlesex University/Point Blank Music school
Ordinary Degree - Music Production & Sound Engineering
Middlesex University/Point Blank Music school
Grade 5 ABRSM - Piano (Classical)
Muson School of music Lagos Nigeria
6 GCSE's - Including Math(B), and English (A)
Day Waterman College
1 A level and 2 As's - undefined
St Lawrence College Kent Ramsgate
Ramsgate, KentSkills
- Piano (Classical, Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Pop)
- Music Production
- Songwriting
- Directing
- Content Creation
- Radio/Podcast Presenting
- Audio/Video Editing
- Dance (Urban & Contemporary)
- Music Tutoring (Piano & Vocals)
- Electronic keyboard proficiency
- Recording studio experience
- Music theory understanding
- Pop composition familiarity
- Song arrangement expertise
- Sound equipment operation
- Rhythm and tempo control
- Memorisation techniques
- Chord progressions mastery
- Gospel styles familiarity
- Ear training competence
- Genre versatility
- Teaching beginners
- Recording and editing
- Live performance
- Teaching
- Music Theory
- R&B, Pop, Gospel singer
Personal Information
Date of birth: 02/03/97
Accomplishments
- Grade 5 piano ABRSM
- Bronze DofE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Church Pianist & (Organist in training)
St John the Evangelist Wembley
11.2023 - 02.2025
Private Music Tutor (Piano & Vocals)
Groove Music
09.2022 - 02.2025
Volunteer Fundraiser
World Soup Kitchen
05.2022 - 09.2023
Delivery Rider
Gorillas
09.2021 - 03.2022
Music Production & Sound Engineering Student
04.2020 - 05.2022
Freelance Music Producer/Singer Songwriter & Content Creator
01.2020 - 02.2025
Researcher
Vetiva Capital Management Ltd
01.2020 - 03.2020
PR Intern
Agip Oil
10.2019 - 12.2019
Production Assistant
Netflix Movie: The Girl on the Train
08.2019 - 08.2019
Singer songwriter in R&B/Hip-hop group
Day Waterman College
01.2010 - 12.2013
Diploma in Higher Education - Music Production & Sound Engineering
Middlesex University/Point Blank Music school
Ordinary Degree - Music Production & Sound Engineering
Middlesex University/Point Blank Music school
Grade 5 ABRSM - Piano (Classical)
Muson School of music Lagos Nigeria
6 GCSE's - Including Math(B), and English (A)
Day Waterman College
1 A level and 2 As's - undefined
St Lawrence College Kent Ramsgate
Diploma in Higher Education - Media Production
University of Lincoln
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