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      Melvin Benjamin
      Melvin
      Music Teacher, Master
      Location: Charleston , SC
      Speaks: English
      Instructs: Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone
      Education: A graduate of the former Armed Forces School of Music and holds an Associate Degree in General Arts from the Technical College of the Lowcountry
      Performance Experience: - A featured soloist with multiple military bands - Featured soloist with the Pensacola Civic Band and the Lowcountry Wind Ensemble - Has performed live with the following: The Zac Brown Band, Faith Hill, The O'Jays, Jim Neighbors, Candace Glover, Ledisi, Diana Ross, and Mary J. Blige - Has performed locally with the following: The Forte Jazz Lounge Big Band, Charleston Jazz Orchestra, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, North Charleston Pops, Charleston Gospel Choir, and the Dock Street Theatre
      Teaching Experience: Melvin has more than 20 years of teaching experience. Some of his past students have received honors on the local, district, and state level. Some of his former students have attended colleges and universities such as: University of Georgia, Loyola University, Pensacola State College, and Grambling State University. Additionally, former students currently serve in military bands. He has taught clinics on various topics at many high schools, colleges and universities while he was on active duty.
      Teaching Philosophy: Melvin uses music as a way to help students learn meaningful life lessons in addition to it being another language they can use to express themselves.
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      Melvin Benjamin teaches beginner to advanced flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, and trombone, offering structured, encouraging lessons tailored to each student’s goals. His flexible approach explores jazz, pop, rock, R&B, blues, and Latin music while developing sight-reading, improvisation, and music theory. Melvin believes musical growth also builds valuable life skills, including discipline, confidence, and leadership. He prepares students for recitals, school and All-State auditions, college and military band opportunities, and helps returning musicians rediscover their skills. Melvin is a graduate of the Armed Forces School of Music, served over 20 years as a Marine Corps musician, and has more than 20 years of teaching experience. His performance credits include collaborations with the Zac Brown Band, Mary J. Blige, and Mariah Carey.

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      Charleston SC
      975 Savannah Hwy Suite R1
      Charleston, SC 29407
      (843) 852-0900
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      1219 N Main Street Suite A
      Summerville, SC 29483
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