Malachi Million, D.M.A.

Guitarist | Educator | Arranger | Composer

Bio

Dr. Malachi Million is Adjunct Instructor at Hastings College in Hastings Nebraska, Metropolitan Community College in Omaha Nebraska, Concordia University in Seward Nebraska, and Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs Iowa. He is also an active performer/educator in Nebraska. Malachi has shared the stage with jazz innovators Dr. Victor Lewis, Donny McCaslin, Matt Wilson, and Pete McGuinness. He has performed with various groups in the Lincoln and Omaha area including The Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, Creighton University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, and First Plymouth Congregational Church.

In June 2019, Malachi performed and taught with the Graduate Jazz Combo from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Shenyang Conservatory of Music, and Beijing Contemporary Music Academy in China. While there, he conducted several masterclasses and workshops pertaining to guitar and the rhythm section. In May 2017, Malachi participated in the 11th Annual Bucharest International Jazz Competition with the Akakaze Quartet from the University of Arkansas.

Malachi Million graduated with honors from Friends University where he earned a Bachelor of Music Performance degree. At Friends, he studied jazz guitar under Randy Zellers and classical guitar under Howard Glanton. Malachi attended graduate school at the University of Arkansas and earned a Master of Music Performance degree in guitar studying under Benjamin Harris and Dr. Jake Hertzog. He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Jazz Studies Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln studying under Dr. Peter Bouffard.

He has experience playing with jazz ensembles, performing solo guitar in jazz and other styles, vocal jazz groups, jazz big bands, guitar ensembles, cover bands, metal bands, funk bands, blues bands, and worship music.

Endorsements

Nik K. Former band mate. Fractional CMO/Consultant of Kennett Consulting LLC.

"In my time as a professional drummer and business-person, I've met few people in life whose genuine passion for what they do exceeded mine. Malachi is a lifelong student seeking to excel in his discipline and he approaches his art with humility and respect. Typically the hardest worker in the room, his competency and creativity are second only to his intense passion for what he does and I count myself extremely privileged to have worked with him."

John D. Former Client

"Excellent. Just was amazing and responsive to all of our requests. Could not be happier! Was exactly what we hoped for our wedding and reception. Ten stars."

Laurie F. Former Client

"Malachi was the highlight of our party! He had excellent communication from start to finish. He arrived on time, played beautifully, and was extremely professional! I would highly recommend him for an event!"

Laura P. Former Client

"Malachi is professional, punctual and an extreamly talented musician. Multiple event guests complimented his music and I truly enjoyed working with him, I highly recommend booking Malachi Million!"

Discography

Exhausted EP

Self-released - February 2020

As a Sideman

Words by Madeline Rogers

Performed on tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, and 15

Chill/Fresh by Jon Jones Project

Performed on Tracks 1, 2, 4, and 8

Missed Call by Harry Norman

Performed on Track 1

Play This On Repeat by Harry Norman

Performed on Tracks 1, and 2

ACDA National Conference 2019 Southwest Junior High Select Men (Live) by Southwest Junior High Select Men, Directed by Alan Showalter

Performed on "Canto del Aguav (Arr. David Hill)"

Various live recordings by Dr. Andrew Janak

Performed on “I’m fine with Not Sleeping,” “Back In the Bottoms,” “I Am James Bond,” “Not Quite VL,” "Midwestern Portrait Mvt. 2: The Tradition,” “Westbrook After Dark,” and “AJO 10-21-19.”

Jonah & the Gail by Abigail Siedell

Performed on Tracks 1, 3, 5, and 6

From Abigail by Abigail Siedell

Performed on Tracks 1, 4, and 5