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Dr. Zack V In Home In Studio Teaches Online
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Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Flamenco, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Mariachi, Avant-garde

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Dr. Zack V   In Home In Studio Teaches Online
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Flamenco, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Mariachi, Avant-garde

Where I Teach:
In Your Home My Studio Online
Ages Taught: 5-80
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Degrees / Training / Special Info:

Bachelor of Arts in Music,Columbus State University, 2005

Master's of Music in Jazz Studies, University of Illinois, 2012

Doctor of Musical Arts, University of Texas, Austin, 2015

Awards:

Finalist in the FMC International Film Scoring Competition 2022

President of the Longhorn Jazz Association (University of Texas) 2013-2014

Eleanor Alexander Stribling Award for Excellence in Jazz Studies (University of Texas) 2014

Co-Founder of the Student Initiated New Music Ensemble “TV Buddha” (University of Illinois) 2011

Fine Arts Fellowship (University of Illinois) 2010

Concerto Competition Winner (Columbus State University) 2004

International Association of Jazz Educators Festival Award (for study at an IAJE jazz camp) 2004

Outstanding Soloist Award (Downhome Jazz Festival, Dothan, AL) 2003

Student Advisory Council Representative (Columbus State University) 2001-2004

Overview:
I am a passionate and dedicated musician with a broad range of experiences both in education and performance. As a solo artist, I have toured the United States extensively, and have performed at festivals in the Caribbean and Denmark. Having performed and taught music in so many styles, I feel I can bring a lot of perspective to each lesson. I earned my Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas in 2015, and have really settled in to the Central Texas community. I can often be heard performing with the Austin Symphony, the Sahara Swingtet, Red Young's Hot Horns, Musical Theater Productions, as well as my own quartet.
EXPERIENCE
My teaching experience dates back to my early college days, about twenty-two years ago. I have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last two decades. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for their instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy their instrument and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, join bands or ensembles, and go to jam sessions. I also encourage students to compose their own music, I'm always looking to bring on new students of all ages!
METHODS USED
I enjoy teaching students of all skill levels and ages, and I employ different approaches depending on the needs and personal goals for each student. I am comfortable in many styles and can help with everything from preparing for honor band auditions, adult beginners desiring to learn a new instrument, jazz improvisation, rock, pop or solo repertoire. All students will learn the fundamentals of good tone production, technique, rhythm, articulation, intonation, and basic theory. Beyond that, various method books, exercises, and repertoire will be assigned based on the student's vision and long term goals.
LESSON STYLE
I usually balances the time by working first on fundamental/technical aspects of the instrument: intonation, articulation, rhythm, and tone; followed by study of the particular student's chosen repertoire, whether it be jazz standards, rock/pop/blues tunes, classical literature or etudes. I believe in teaching students to organize their practice time wisely, isolating specific issues on the instrument. Cultivating personal musical goals with each student is also very important, in order to maximize the student's enjoyment of the time they spend playing.
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