Multi-Instrumental Music Teacher and Ethnomusicologist

CHIDO GUNDA

MUSIC TEACHER ETHNOMUSICOLOGIST MULTI-

INSTRUMENTALIST

Harare, Zimbabwe +263********* ***********@*****.*** PROFESIONAL PROFILE

Graduate Music Educator and Ethnomusicologist with practical teaching experience in music theory, performance and instrumental instruction. Multi-instrumentalist with training in Acoustic /classical guitar, piano, violin, flute, and African instruments. Holds Grade 8 Classical Guitar from Trinity College London and Grade 8 Music theory from the Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), together with Sound Engineering fundamentals. Skilled in lesson planning, performance coaching, sight reading, curriculum support and adapting instruction to learners of different ages and ability levels. CORE SKILLS

Music theory and musicianship

Piano, violin, flute fundamentals instruction

Classical guitar / acoustic guitar beginner to advanced instruction

Sight reading and music notation

African instruments, musical history and traditions

Sound Engineering fundamentals

Lesson planning and curriculum development

Parent student communication

Harmony and compositional analysis

Performance coaching

Classroom management

Music notation software

Professional Experience

Music Teacher- Zimbabwe College of Music, Harare, Zimbabwe May 2025-May 2026

Taught music theory, musical history, performance techniques and instrumental skills to learners across different ages and ability levels.

Provided instruction in Guitar, African instruments, violin, piano and flute from fundamentals through advanced intermediate levels.

Developed lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs and learning styles.

Assessed student`s progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support improvement.

Coached students in performance technique, musicianship and sight reading.

Collaborated with faculty on interdisciplinary projects incorporating music education. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Music in Ethnomusicology / Music Education Africa University in Affiliation with Zimbabwe College of Music – August 2026 Certificate in Sound Engineering Fundamentals

Zimbabwe College of Music- March 2024

Grade 8 Classical Guitar

Trinity College London United Kingdom- May 2021

Grade 8 Music Theory

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), London United Kingdom- August 2022

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Best Student in Harmony and Compositional Analysis and melody structure -18 th

Zimbabwe

College of Music Graduation Ceremony, 2026.

Best student in Bachelor of music in Ethnomusicology – 18 th

Zimbabwe College of Music

Graduation Ceremony.

Dean`s list 2

nd

Semester 1

st

Year 2025

Dean`s list 2

nd

Semester 2

nd

Year 2026

ADITIONAL STRENGTHS

Able to support ensembles, instrumental tuition, Music clubs and wider co-curricular music activities

Cross cultural music knowledge combining Western music theory and performance with African musical Traditions.

Foundation knowledge in audio and sound engineering applicable to music technology and performance environments.

REFERENCE

Miss L. Mucharuona- Zimbabwe College of Music +263********* ********@***.**.**

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