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I am a passionate, creative, and effective music teacher and sound engineer with over 13 years of experience in guitar training, band training, audio engineering, concert staging, and music production. I enjoy devising unique lesson plans tailored to each student's level and overseeing rehearsals to ensure outstanding performances. I have had the privilege of performing across Europe with the World of Hans Zimmer Band, and I continue to teach and mentor students at various institutions, helping them explore their musical talents and career pathways. Music is not just my profession; it’s my adventure and lifelong passion.…I am a passionate, creative, and effective music teacher and sound engineer with over 13 years of experience in guitar training, band training, audio engineering, concert staging, and music production. I enjoy devising unique lesson plans tailored to each student's level and overseeing rehearsals to ensure outstanding performances. I have had the privilege of performing across Europe with the World of Hans Zimmer Band, and I continue to teach and mentor students at various institutions, helping them explore their musical talents and career pathways. Music is not just my profession; it’s my adventure and lifelong passion.

Michael K. Mathenge

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I am a passionate, creative, and effective music teacher and sound engineer with over 13 years of experience in guitar training, band training, audio engineering, concert staging, and music production. I enjoy devising unique lesson plans tailored to each student's level and overseeing rehearsals to ensure outstanding performances. I have had the privilege of performing across Europe with the World of Hans Zimmer Band, and I continue to teach and mentor students at various institutions, helping them explore their musical talents and career pathways. Music is not just my profession; it’s my adventure and lifelong passion.…I am a passionate, creative, and effective music teacher and sound engineer with over 13 years of experience in guitar training, band training, audio engineering, concert staging, and music production. I enjoy devising unique lesson plans tailored to each student's level and overseeing rehearsals to ensure outstanding performances. I have had the privilege of performing across Europe with the World of Hans Zimmer Band, and I continue to teach and mentor students at various institutions, helping them explore their musical talents and career pathways. Music is not just my profession; it’s my adventure and lifelong passion.

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I am a passionate, creative, and effective music teacher and sound engineer with over 13 years of experience in guitar training, band training, audio engineering, concert staging, and music production. I enjoy devising unique lesson plans tailored to each student’s level and overseeing rehearsals to ensure outstanding performances.

I have had the privilege of performing across Europe with the World of Hans Zimmer Band, and I continue to teach and mentor students at various institutions, helping them explore their musical talents and career pathways. Music is not just my profession; it’s my adventure and lifelong passion.

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Work Experience

Guitar Peripatetic Teacher at Mpesa Foundation Academy

January 1, 2020 - Present

Created custom lesson plans for students, advised on equipment purchases, and assigned personalized assignments to maximize learning and enhance lesson plans. Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level, planned personalized lessons, and prepared students for live band and solo performances.

Singer at THE WORLD OF HANS ZIMMER

May 1, 2024 - July 22, 2025

Performed with the World of Hans Zimmer Band and Orchestra during the Spring Tour Across Europe, completing 36 shows across 34 cities in front of an audience of over 300,000 people.

Part Time Lecturer at Kenyatta University

September 1, 2017 - Present

Created custom lesson plans, advised on equipment purchases, assigned personalized assignments, developed curriculum based on student skill level, collaborated with faculty, mentored and advised students on career pathways and skill enhancement.

C.E.O/Music Producer at Linksyd Entertainment

January 1, 2014 - Present

Composition, arranging, tracking, recording, guiding artists in song creation, creating jingles for commercials, scoring montages and music for local TV and films. Determined voices, instruments, harmonies, rhythms, tempos, and tone balances in musical compositions.

Bass Singer at Nairobi Chamber Chorus, NCC

May 1, 2012 - Present

Performed as bass singer, including high-profile events such as performing for Queen Elizabeth II during her diamond jubilee at Windsor Castle in May 2012 and various tours and workshops internationally.

Guitar Teacher at Mt. Kenya Academy

June 1, 2022 - July 22, 2025

Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects; mentored struggling students; evaluated and graded students; introduced students to guitar and prepared them for ABRSM exams.

Voice Mentor/Audio Engineer at Safaricom PLC / Safaricom Choir

March 1, 2021 - July 22, 2025

Trained choir members in sight-reading, music theory, composition and performance techniques, recorded and mixed choir performances, and helped transition to online rehearsals during Covid-19.

Director at Taifa

December 1, 2019 - July 22, 2025

Led group activities, ran rehearsals, contacted clients, and managed music technology education including composition, keyboard skills, recording, sequencing, audio engineering, concert staging, mixing, and mastering.

Teacher Assistant at Kenyatta University

April 1, 2019 - July 22, 2025

Assisted in teaching duties including music technology and performance training.

Guitar Tutor at St. Christopher's Academy

January 1, 2015 - July 22, 2025

Introduced students to guitar and helped stage school performances.

Guitar & Band Coach at UNICEF And P.P.M.C

December 1, 2011 - July 22, 2025

Conducted rehearsals for performance preparation.