I am a highly motivated professional musician with over 25 years of experience encompassing performance, composition, and accompaniment across all music genres. As a performer, minister of music, private teacher, and audio engineer, I strive to promote leadership, cohesiveness, passion, and excellence at various levels. My work spans playing piano professionally, directing worship services, producing original compositions, and teaching students from ages 3 to 75 in classical, jazz, gospel, and ear-playing techniques. My international experience includes rigorous piano training and professional performances in France, Sweden, and Greece, as well as major events such as the NFL Pro Bowl Halftime Show and the 'Gospel Goes Classical' international event. I also have extensive experience in directing choirs, managing music ministries, and producing audio recordings using modern software and tools to uplift music quality and community engagement.

Assel Jean -Pierre

I am a highly motivated professional musician with over 25 years of experience encompassing performance, composition, and accompaniment across all music genres. As a performer, minister of music, private teacher, and audio engineer, I strive to promote leadership, cohesiveness, passion, and excellence at various levels. My work spans playing piano professionally, directing worship services, producing original compositions, and teaching students from ages 3 to 75 in classical, jazz, gospel, and ear-playing techniques. My international experience includes rigorous piano training and professional performances in France, Sweden, and Greece, as well as major events such as the NFL Pro Bowl Halftime Show and the 'Gospel Goes Classical' international event. I also have extensive experience in directing choirs, managing music ministries, and producing audio recordings using modern software and tools to uplift music quality and community engagement.

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I am a highly motivated professional musician with over 25 years of experience encompassing performance, composition, and accompaniment across all music genres. As a performer, minister of music, private teacher, and audio engineer, I strive to promote leadership, cohesiveness, passion, and excellence at various levels. My work spans playing piano professionally, directing worship services, producing original compositions, and teaching students from ages 3 to 75 in classical, jazz, gospel, and ear-playing techniques.

My international experience includes rigorous piano training and professional performances in France, Sweden, and Greece, as well as major events such as the NFL Pro Bowl Halftime Show and the ‘Gospel Goes Classical’ international event. I also have extensive experience in directing choirs, managing music ministries, and producing audio recordings using modern software and tools to uplift music quality and community engagement.

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Language

Haitian; Haitian Creole
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head Music Director at Ward Chapel AME, Winter Park, FL
February 1, 2021 - August 22, 2025
Planned, sustained, enhanced and promoted dynamic worship services as the lead musician maintaining cohesion among band members. Accompanied all musical services, primarily playing keyboard and organ. Organized and executed events facilitating community and church engagement. Maintained choir ministries, ensembles, and praise teams, utilizing modern music software to uplift music quality.
Head Music Director at First Methodist Church of Oviedo, Oviedo, FL
June 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025
Directed all musical functions as Head Music Director, overseeing worship services, rehearsals, and choir ministries, contributing to special programs and services.
Assistant Music Director at Palm Bay SDA Church, Palm Bay, FL
May 1, 2006 - Present
Directed and led musical functions in the absence of the Music Director, including lead musician for worship services, rehearsal orchestration, choir management, and planning of special programs.
Choir Director at Guilgal SDA, Pine Hills, FL
January 1, 2022 - August 22, 2025
Led and directed mass choir, women's choir, men's choir, children’s choir, and orchestral chorale. Planned and executed choir outreach ministries, managed rehearsals, recruitment, and performances for congregation and community.
Choir Director at Beracah 1 SDA, Pine Hills, FL
February 1, 2020 - August 22, 2025
Directed choir ministry including planning outreach and managing rehearsals and performances.
Choir Director at Bethanie SDA, Tampa, FL
January 1, 2017 - August 22, 2025
Led choir ministry activities, including concert planning and choir development.

Education

Master of Arts in Jazz and Composition at University of Central Florida
July 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014
Bachelor of Performance in Classical Piano at University of Central Florida
July 1, 2007 - December 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services