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My goal is to save you time, by sharing what I have learned. It will help you reach your goals faster by having a better understanding of what works (and what to avoid).

When you buy my products, you are supporting an independent artist. Don’t have time for a movie or song today? You can still support my work with positive merchandise at my TeeSpring.com store, make a direct donation through Paypal, or join me on Patreon.

I have always believed that any dream is possible.

When I was 7, I started creating my own films with the help of my family and friends and the use of my grandfather’s camcorder. When I was 8 years old, I began piano lessons and music joined film as a big part of my life. The more I learned, my movies became more involved and the music I wrote became more complex.

I completed college in 2012 with a degree in music education and a minor in film. I began teaching PreK-8 music in 2013. That same year, I began directing church music including adult choir and instruments.

I was very excited in 2014 to win a music educator’s award and grant package. In 2017, my film SLIM won 3 awards. In 2018, an album I produced and directed with my church choir won a music award and was heard on various internet radio stations.

I received my Masters of Arts in Music and Music Education in 2018 from Columbia University and I completed my Masters of Education in Music and Music Education at Columbia in 2019. During my graduate work, I had the privilege of learning with many high-level composers, conductors, performers, and educators.

In the 2019-2020 school year, I organized a successful instrument drive for my school music program and managed to receive more than $30,000 in grant money and over 40 instrument donations.

For Christmas 2020, my charity piano album helped to raise more than $1,000 for the Good Shepherd Food Bank.

I love what I do and I want to share that joy with you.


Make a direct donation through Paypal to support my work.
You can also join me on Patreon.

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Qualifications

Education:
  • Masters of Education in Music and Music Education (2019, Columbia University, including lessons in piano, composition, and conducting)
  • Masters of Arts in Music and Music Education (2018, Columbia University)
  • Bachelor of Music in Music Education (2012, University of Maine, including music theory, orchestration, and performance)
  • Minor in Film and Video (2012, University of Maine)
  • Prodigy Certified Teacher (March 2021)
  • Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate from Center For Nonprofit Management (March 2021)
  • Fundraising Essentials Certificate from Center For Nonprofit Management (March 2021)

Experience:
  • 25 years film production experience
  • 23 years composition experience
  • 21 years performance experience
  • 19 years film editing experience
  • 19 years audio editing experience
  • 15 years recording experience
  • 13 years arranging experience
  • 8 years teaching experience

Awards and Accomplishments:
  • Over $1,000 raised for Good Shepherd Food Bank, 2020
  • Over $30,000 raised in grants for school music program, 2020
  • best album award, 2018
  • 3 film awards, 2017
  • 3 feature films premiered, 2001, 2004, 2017
  • Music Educator Award and Grant Package, 2014
  • Composition award, 2008
  • Dozens of short films produced, starting 1996
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Contact: arellmichael4@gmail.com

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