Jaime Portal

Education professional, music educator, and digital content creator with over 20 years of experience designing learning experiences, coordinating educational activities, and working with students, families, and diverse communities in Peru, Portugal, and the USA. Experienced in private and group instruction, program support, scheduling, communication, educational materials development, and creating welcoming environments where people feel supported and engaged. Founder of educational projects combining learning, creativity, and technology, including Coffee Piano, an interactive music education platform, and Pianistech, a music education community with 185,000+ subscribers.

Skilled at organizing projects, managing digital resources, communicating with different audiences, and adapting information to make it clear and accessible. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Independent Music Educator, Program Creator & Digital Content Producer - Self-Employed - Portugal, Los Angeles (USA), and Online

(2010-01)

• Teach piano, guitar, music theory, composition, ear training, and music production to students with different ages, cultures, goals, and skill levels.
• Develop personalized learning experiences that help students build confidence, creativity, and practical skills.
• Organize lesson schedules, maintain professional communication with students and families, and manage ongoing educational relationships.
• Create educational materials, learning resources, and structured programs for individual and group instruction.
• Adapt teaching approaches according to different personalities, learning styles, and student needs.
• Create and manage digital educational communities through online platforms and multimedia content.
• Develop educational videos and resources reaching a global audience of learners.
• Manage complete creative workflows including planning, research, content development, production, editing, publishing, and audience communication.
• Create digital tools and resources that support learning and engagement.

Music Academy Instructor - Music Academy - Lima, Peru

(2000-01 - 2009-12)

• Provided private and group music instruction in a professional academy environment.
• Worked with students from different ages and backgrounds, helping them develop skills and confidence.
• Created original teaching methods, courses, and educational materials.
• Organized lesson plans and adapted instruction to different learning needs.
• Collaborated with other instructors and contributed to educational programs.
• Created musical transcriptions and learning resources for a music publication.
• Performed as guitarist, keyboardist, and composer in professional music ensembles.

Professional Music Studies - Music - Quarter Note Academy