Obi Peterson Ifeanyichukwu
About
Hello! My name is Peterson, and I am a music director, singer, songwriter, vocal coach, and musical theatre practitioner. For over a decade, I’ve been helping singers and choirs unlock their full potential through harmony, artistry, and performance.
My Qualifications as a Teacher:
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✅ 10+ Years of Choir Direction – I have directed church choirs for more than a decade, training singers of all levels to perform confidently in harmony and balance.
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✅ 9+ Years of Classroom Teaching – I taught music in schools for nearly a decade, where I developed methods to make music theory simple and practical for children, teens, and adults.
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✅ Professional Singer & Songwriter – I have written and recorded numerous songs, giving me real‑world experience in both live performance and studio recording that I bring into my lessons.
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✅ Musical Theatre Experience – My background in theatre equips me to teach stage presence, storytelling through song, and expressive performance.
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✅ Author & Resource Creator – I am currently writing “Choir Material for Church Choir”, a book designed to guide choir leaders and singers with practical tools and exercises.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is interactive, performance‑based, and student‑centered. I focus on helping singers build confidence through practical vocal exercises, harmony training, and expressive performance techniques. I simplify music theory so it’s easy to apply, and I encourage creativity through songwriting and musical theatre approaches. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced singer, my lessons are designed to be engaging, supportive, and results‑driven.
Curriculum
Teaching Method:
My teaching method is interactive and student‑centered. I use demonstration and call‑and‑response to build confidence, step‑by‑step harmony training to strengthen vocal blend, and performance‑based learning drawn from my musical theatre background. I simplify music theory so it connects directly to singing and songwriting, and I adapt each lesson to the student’s level and goals in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Recommended Student Texts:
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Singing for the Stars by Seth Riggs
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The Choral Warm‑Up Collection by Sally K. Albrecht & Anna Laura Page
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Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory (workbook series)
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My upcoming book Choir Material for Church Choir (for choir students
Credentials & Affiliations
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Degree in Music Technology – The Polytechnic, Ibadan
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Current Music Director – Rhema Chapel International Churches HQ, Ibadan (leading choirs, arranging music, and training singers for worship and performance)
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Creative Director – Intentional Music Academy: Overseeing creative direction, vocal training, and performance development for aspiring musicians.
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Former Assistant Music Director & Head of Praise Team – Global Harvest Church HQ: Assisted in directing the music department, led the praise team, and coordinated worship sessions.
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10+ Years of Choir Direction – Directed and trained church choirs, specializing in harmony, balance, and vocal blend
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9+ Years of Classroom Music Teaching – Taught music in schools (primary and secondary), developing student‑friendly methods for music theory and performance
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Professional Singer & Songwriter – Written and recorded numerous gospel and contemporary songs, bringing real‑world performance and studio experience into teaching
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Musical Theatre Practitioner – Experienced in stage performance, storytelling through song, and ensemble theatre work
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Author – Writer of the upcoming book Choir Material for Church Choir
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Affiliations – Active in church music ministry, community choirs, and collaborations with local music and theatre groups
