Jonathan E.

Smith
Charlotte, NC 28217 • singerjsmith@gmail.com • (336) 520-4421

Award winning musician with over six years of experience in professional singing, office
management, and teaching music to students of all ages and varying skill levels.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Art in Music May 2017
Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Learn Music, Cornelius, NC

October 2017 – Present

● Provide one-on-one voice and fundamental piano lessons for students.

● Communicate student’s progress to parents and provide information on how to
improve their practice methods.
● Create a personal lesson plan that meets each student on their respective level,
creates attainable goals, and marks their achievements.

Playing for Others, Charlotte, NC

July 2017 – December 2017

● Contracted as music advisor to mentor and teach teenage students about the
fundamentals of songwriting, composition and the art of live performance.
● Collaborated with other performance art professionals to plan live shows that are
utilized to honor local unsung heroes by writing lesson plans, dividing
responsibilities and facilitating classes and workshops.
● Taught master classes on ear training, reading music, music theory and more.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Winner, Queens University Outstanding Student Award 2017
Music Performance

Hamrick Music Scholarship 2014-2017

Queens Collegiate Grant 2014-2017

Winner, Queens University Black Excellence Award 2016

Leadership in Creative Arts

Winner, Charlotte Music Club Scholarship 2016

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
* events sponsored by the Arts & Science Council

Using Your Unique: Unplugged + Live* February 2019

Sugar Creek Recreational Center – Charlotte, NC

Holidays in the Gardens November 2018 – January 2019

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden – Belmont, NC

Epoch Tribe presents #VoteSoHard October 2018

Warehouse 242 - Charlotte, NC

Piano Jazz: The Intimate Series - Gregory Porter* September 2018

Sugar Creek Library - Charlotte, NC

Nicci Canada & the Dapper Street Band* August 2018

Sun City Carolina Lake Community - Indian Land, SC
#ImAnArtistDammit Finale * August 2018
Camp North End – Charlotte, NC

Jay Smith Live July 2018

The Third Place - Charlotte, NC

Jazz in the Gardens July 2018

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden - Belmont, NC

#ImAnArtistDammit Solo Showcase* March 2018

dupp&swat - Charlotte, NC

Queens Alumni Invitational February 2018

Queens University of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC

Queens Gathering of Hearts February 2018

Queens University of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC

Jay Smith Debut Showcase November 2017

The Third Place - Charlotte, NC

Queens University Student Life Awards June 2017

Queens University of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC

Senior Recital March 2017

Queens University of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC

Dapper Street Productions presents Color & Jazz* January 2017

Albemarle Road Recreation Center - Charlotte, NC