Bachelor Degree: George mason University, Master Degree: Longy School of Music
Awards:
2015-2020: Merit Scholarship At George Mason University School of music
2015-2020: Composer/Arranger for GMU Pep Band
2020 -Composition featured on an Album that was nominated for a WAMMIE Award
2020: General Managers award for dedication and excellence
Overview:
I am a Passionate and innovative teacher that loves music! I am a recent graduate of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Minor In Jazz Studies. I have had the joy of performing with a wide range of people and groups that have helped me become the musician i am today. Studying with me will help widen your view on music and help you familiarize yourself with various styles and genres in order to prepare you for all areas to express your musicianship.
EXPERIENCE
I have had the pleasure of teaching for the past 5 years publicly and privately. I have lead masterclasses and group lessons as well as private lessons and large ensembles. I teach my students the fundamentals of the instrument heavily as it helps provide the foundation for all musical concepts. I. have had the pleasure of performing with Symphonic Bands, Orchestras, Jazz Bands, and combos during my time at school helping me to demonstrate and teach various styles. I have been fortunate enough to perform with the country band Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum), DJ GRiZ, at the world series (where my arrangements were performed), and at Busch Gardens as Performer. I hope to use these experiences and knowledge to help prepare all of my students to become the best musician that they can be.
METHODS USED
Classical Students: We will Start with basics: Breathing Posture/Playing Position Long tones, Articulation Scales Music theory Then progress into more advanced topics: Musicality tone phrasing advanced music thory composition and arranging Then solo, band and orchestra literature will be introduced Elementary Intermediate: Usually standards Advanced: More contemporary music Jazz and other styles: All beginning methods will be the same as Classical students with Jazz methodology adopted: Scales: Blues, Dorian, bebop etc. Jazz theory Basic Improvisation techniques Jazz Standards
LESSON STYLE
We will work at the pace of the students. I will always make a portfolio on a students specific progress and will make weekly plans to accomplish in our lessons. It is my goal to make the student feel that they are progressing and achieving success at their own pace. I am a very relaxed teacher, if there is something the student is interested in we will cover it and be flexible with goals. I always say if someone takes at least one thing away from their lesson with me then that is progress and should be celebrated.
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