I am a versatile composer and music instructor with over 15 years of experience in composing, producing, and teaching music across multiple genres and instruments. I specialize in crafting custom compositions, curricula, and group classes to foster student growth and performance preparation. Based in Houston and California, I’ve contributed to film, television, and education through projects with RiceHoward Productions, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown, and community guitar camps, while mentoring students from pre-K to adults in private and group settings.…

David Armando Benitez

I am a versatile composer and music instructor with over 15 years of experience in composing, producing, and teaching music across multiple genres and instruments. I specialize in crafting custom compositions, curricula, and group classes to foster student growth and performance preparation. Based in Houston and California, I’ve contributed to film, television, and education through projects with RiceHoward Productions, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown, and community guitar camps, while mentoring students from pre-K to adults in private and group settings.…

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I am a versatile composer and music instructor with over 15 years of experience in composing, producing, and teaching music across multiple genres and instruments. I specialize in crafting custom compositions, curricula, and group classes to foster student growth and performance preparation.

Based in Houston and California, I’ve contributed to film, television, and education through projects with RiceHoward Productions, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown, and community guitar camps, while mentoring students from pre-K to adults in private and group settings.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Composer at Fandom
November 1, 2022 - Present
Compose original music and parodies of famous songs from movies and television shows.
Music Composer at RiceHoward Productions
October 1, 2021 - Present
Lead composer; Worked on shorts such as STUDENT BODY, COBRA HALLOWEEN, GETTING READY, and others; Have won multiple short film festival awards.
Music Coordinator at Opus Music School
July 1, 2021 - Present
Create curriculums for group classes; Provide private lessons to approximately 45 students per week ranging from pre-k to adults; Teach piano, guitar, ukulele, bass, and music production; Organize events and recitals, coordinating with staff on schedule and budget
Bassist and Songwriter at The Fate//Stay
January 1, 2020 - Present
Bassist and songwriter for the band
Music Producer, Songwriter at The Fate//Stay
January 1, 2020 - Present
Bassist and songwriter for the band; Genre: Alternative, indie hard rock
Music Composer/Producer at The Movie Trivia Schmoedown
May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Main composer and music producer for the show; Composed and produced over 50 pieces of original music in various genres; Supervised the registration and copyrights for all music created
Music Composer/ Production at The Movie Trivia Schmoedown
May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Was the main composer and music producer for the show; Composed and produced over 50 pieces of original music in various genres; Supervised the registration and copyrights for the music created.
Private /Group Music Instructor at Instituto CanZion
August 1, 2018 - Present
Lead bass instructor, both for private and group lessons; Help with leading group theory classes and band classes; Played bass in faculty band
Lead Guitarist at Conrad Johnson Orchestra
May 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Lead guitarist in a Houston-based Big Band; Performed at House of Blues, The Ballroom at Buffalo Bayou, and Miller Outdoor Theatre
Private Music Instructor at The Moosic School
August 1, 2012 - July 1, 2021
Provided private lessons to approximately 25 students per week ranging from pre-k to adults; Taught piano, guitar, ukulele, bass, trumpet, and percussion; Taught on-site at local private schools such as River Oaks Baptist School, St. Mark’s Episcopal School, and St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School
Guitar Camp Co-Founder and Director at University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School
August 1, 2011 - July 1, 2021
Led an annual one-week guitar camp for youth in the greater Houston area; Provided daily lessons and instruction in preparation for end-of-camp recital; Contracted outside instructors for the camp each year; Created guitar camp curriculum used to this day

Education

M.M. in Music at University of Houston
January 11, 2016 - June 1, 2018

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

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