John Paul Velez

John Paul Velez is a pianist, vocalist, and music educator with extensive experience in choral music, improvisation, and movement-based music education. He earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Westminster Choir College of Rider University in 2004 and a Master of Arts in Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, in 2008.

In 2011, John co-authored The Choral Warm-Up: Core Vocal Exercises for Children’s Choir and Treble Voices – High Voice Edition with James Jordan and Marilyn Shenenberger. He has completed training in Kodály and Dalcroze Eurhythmics and studied choral conducting with distinguished educators.

From 2010 to 2024, John coordinated the Westminster Conservatory Honors Music Program’s improvisation program, teaching jazz and Dalcroze Eurhythmics. He currently serves on the Dalcroze Society of America’s publishing committee. Since 2005, John has taught general music and chorus at Littlebrook School in Princeton Public Schools, inspiring students through creative, movement-based musical learning.