I am a multifaceted music teacher with over thirty years of entertainment industry experience. I excel at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. My teaching approach incorporates direct industry experience alongside learning modality principles for both classroom and individual instruction. I am passionate about leveraging my creativity and professional background to engage students. I have successfully led students in national and international education-based programs such as All-State Choir and Theatre and have produced original theatrical plays and music recordings with students, fostering both artistic growth and real-world experience.

Paul Lewis

I am a multifaceted music teacher with over thirty years of entertainment industry experience. I excel at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. My teaching approach incorporates direct industry experience alongside learning modality principles for both classroom and individual instruction. I am passionate about leveraging my creativity and professional background to engage students. I have successfully led students in national and international education-based programs such as All-State Choir and Theatre and have produced original theatrical plays and music recordings with students, fostering both artistic growth and real-world experience.

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I am a multifaceted music teacher with over thirty years of entertainment industry experience. I excel at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. My teaching approach incorporates direct industry experience alongside learning modality principles for both classroom and individual instruction.

I am passionate about leveraging my creativity and professional background to engage students. I have successfully led students in national and international education-based programs such as All-State Choir and Theatre and have produced original theatrical plays and music recordings with students, fostering both artistic growth and real-world experience.

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Work Experience

Vocal, Acting, Music Teacher & Director/Composer/Musician/Producer at Realize Studios & Realize Records
August 1, 2000 - Present
Create tailored environments for individual student needs including speech therapy and music therapy. Developed specialized in-studio and virtual curricula covering vocal, acting, musical theater, songwriting, producing, career coaching, and guitar. Organize trips for students to collaborate with professional musicians and producers across the country. Produce and distribute students' music internationally through the record label. Produce and direct original theatrical plays and community live performances. Composed scores and theme songs for feature films and animated series.
Vocal & Music Teacher at MOT Charter High School
June 1, 2017 - August 23, 2025
Developed engaging lesson plans covering diverse music genres and history. Directed school choir and prepared students for All-State Choir and Theatre performances. Initiated and led the choral program, recruiting large numbers of students. Created 'coffee house' performances for regular parent viewing. Integrated multicultural lessons and cooperative learning to boost participation. Provided individual tutoring for struggling students and maintained positive classroom environments. Organized field trips and collaborated with parents and staff to address behavioral challenges.
Music Instructor & Director at Premier Centre for the Arts
October 1, 2013 - August 23, 2025
Created master classes for groups of 25-30 children ages 5-17. Provided tailored instrumental and vocal training accommodating all learning styles. Fostered strong relationships with students to ensure a welcoming and challenging classroom environment. Motivated students through positive reinforcement and praise to encourage progress.

Education

Associate's degree in Communication Arts at Salisbury University
September 1, 1983 - June 1, 1988

Qualifications

Authorized to work in the US for any employer
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment