Adjunct Faculty, MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Contact Information
Campus: Fairfax
Building: deLaski Performing Arts Building
Mail Stop: 3E3
Biography
Prof. Joseph Benitez is a Northern Virginia and Washington DC native. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in Music Technology from George Mason University where he learned to hone his craft in music production and sound design from Dr. Robert Gillam. He also obtained a master's degree in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music where he was given the opportunity to learn songwriting and music production techniques from industry professionals such as Scarlet Keys, Prince Charles Alexander, Pat Pattinson and more.
In addition, Prof. Benitez is also certified in Somatic Voicework™ - The LoVetri Method (CCM) the original vocal pedagogy method for commercial contemporary music. In 2023 he also gained an additional certification in working with Trans and Non-Binary Voices from the LoVetri Institute. He has maintained a private voice and songwriting studio for the past five years and has worked with students of all ages and backgrounds to develop their literal and metaphorical voices as artists.
Education
- BA, Music Technology, George Mason University
- MM, Songwriting, Berklee College of Music