Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Musician with extensive worldwide performing experience, seeking dynamic opportunities as a music teacher in a performing arts organization, accredited institution or clinic.
Music teacher for CCSD school district
• Owned and operated a music studio. • Provided patient and reliable customer service support through e-mail and phone to customers searching for information about lessons. • Responsible for lesson calendar, accounting, advertising, web site maintenance and organizing public performances for all students.
• Prepared live entertainment and managed international and domestic music tours at festivals and venues. • Negotiated contracts and budgets for musicians. • Organized travel and transportation for performers. • Created/updated calendar and responsible for website maintenance
Russell Ferrante (Yellow Jackets), Larry Schneider (Bill Evans), Bruce Forman, Norman Brown, Philip Upchurch, Rick Margetzu, Jeff Andrews, Nate Pruitt, Rick Vandavier, Seward Macain, Vincent Herring, Harold Mabern, Steve Turre, Jeremey Pelt, Jim Rotondi, Joey De Francesco, Pat Bianchi, Eddie Henderson, Eric Alexander, Nat Reeves, Richie Cole, Lou Donaldson, Freddie Cole, Brad Mehldau, Mike LeDonne, Freddie Hendrix, George Garzone, Mickey Roker…many others.
• Instructed summer classes of children and adults drum technique, improvisation, interpretation and sight-reading • Stimulated students to explore various musical rhythms and styles • Inspired students to master the essentials of jazz improvisation and ensemble playing • Directed jazz combos comprised of high school students in an various after school jazz programs • Inspired students to discover their capabilities to compose and arrange their own pieces