Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee, known professionally as LEEVILLE, is a multifaceted artist, educator, and producer renowned for his innovative contributions to modern music education and artistic expression. As a 2X GRAMMY-nominated and CMA Give A Note Awarded music educator, Jordan is dedicated to nurturing honest and open-minded individuals through the transformative power of music.
Mr. Lee began his career serving as the choral music director at Western Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 2017. In this role, he facilitated diverse musical experiences and ensembles that provided practical praxis in the performing arts. His program included two recording a cappella groups, popular piano technique courses, lunchtime Jam bands, school-wide collaborative concerts, and student-led community festivals, along with other forms of formal and informal community performances. His innovative approach and dedication to his students earned him recognition as Guilford County’s Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2018-2019.
In 2020, Mr. Lee made a significant transition from his role as a choral director to becoming the "Curator of Entertainment Technology" for Guilford County Schools. This pivotal shift marked the beginning of a transformative journey that would redefine music education in the region. One of his groundbreaking initiatives during this time was the development of a multimillion-dollar recording studio at PGSA (Penn-Griffin School for the Arts), a prestigious institution with a rich musical heritage, once attended by jazz legend John Coltrane. Collaborating closely with the national organization Notes for Notes and GCS, Mr. Lee led this ambitious project, which stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to enhancing musical education opportunities.
At PGSA, Mr. Lee introduced the innovative Modern Music Production Program, an immersive curriculum offered exclusively within the state-of-the-art recording studio. This program, accessible to all GCS students across the county, covers a diverse range of topics essential to modern music creation, including live sound, music engineering, creative songwriting, modern instrumentation, podcasting, and community performance. The studio itself is equipped with multiple recording booths, a spacious performance area, and a comfortable lounge-style classroom, providing students with an inspiring and dynamic learning environment conducive to collaboration and creativity.
By partnering with Notes for Notes, a nationally recognized organization dedicated to providing youth with free access to musical instruments, instruction, and recording studio environments, Mr. Lee has demonstrated his commitment to expanding access to music education and resources for students in Guilford County. Through his visionary leadership and tireless advocacy, Mr. Lee continues to empower students to explore their musical passions, amplify their voices, and unlock their full potential in the ever-evolving landscape of modern music production.
Furthermore, Mr. Lee founded ACE (A Collective of Excellence), a non-profit Multicultural Praxis Space dedicated to cultivating growth mindsets through cultural identity and celebration. ACE, which encompasses ACOBE (A Celebration of Black Excellence) and CHROMATICA (creative music collective), promotes multicultural exchange and celebration, fostering dialogue and interactions across cultures, ages, races, gender identities, and socio-economic statuses through creativity.
Under Mr. Lee's leadership, the ACE Spirit Week Festival was born, transforming from its predecessor, ACOBE. This annual festival is a transformative cultural development and opportunity celebrating the beauty of culture and excellence within the greater community of North Carolina. Held each April, the festival features music, arts, culture, and education, providing a platform to showcase talent, promote inclusivity, and serve as a music arts culture and education festival and award show to celebrate excellence.
Following his impactful work at PGSA, Mr. Lee is set to embark on a new journey as the Director of Youth and Producer Experience at Notes for Notes, starting in Summer 2024. In this role, he will continue to champion modern music education excellence by facilitating the integration of new state-of-the-art music studio facilities into schools across the country and innovating curriculum development.
LEEVILLE, Jordan's creative world and portfolio, seamlessly unifies his popular music love, large-scaled production mindset, and community-driven creations. It serves as a multifaceted platform where he experiments with diverse genres, contributes to contemporary music, and orchestrates immersive experiences that go beyond traditional boundaries. LEEVILLE is not only a showcase of his artistic vision but also a vibrant space for community engagement, where individuals come together to contribute, share, and celebrate the collective spirit of creativity.
A seasoned choral director for years, Jordan's journey has evolved from teaching and leading festival mass choirs to unifying his identities as Jordan Lee, the choral director, and LEEVILLE, the artist. This culminates in a momentous event as he takes the stage in June 2024 at Carnegie Hall, debuting original compositions written for popular music.
As an artist, Jordan Lee, under the moniker LEEVILLE, is the maestro of Alternative Pop & Electronic R&B, and his compositions thrive in a world of harmonious melodies, seamlessly transitioning from lush arrangements to pulsating dance tracks. LEEVILLE's music serves as windows into his synesthetic experiences, showcasing his passion for collaborative harmonic expression. This multifaceted artist is not just a creator of captivating sounds but also an educator, weaving his roles seamlessly.
Stay tuned for LEEVILLE's debut album in Fall 2024, where audiences can immerse themselves in the captivating harmonic alchemy of Jordan's creations. Welcome to the village of LEEVILLE, where musical boundaries are pushed, and the art of harmony takes center stage. Jordan Lee's diverse and impactful contributions to education, community building, and the arts make him a distinctive and multifaceted leader in the field.