I believe that it is important to teach every student how to read music. However, I also know that it is important to keep the lessons and the material covered fun and engaging for the student. I like to assign popular music for the student to work on but also cover technique for both the right and left hand.
Professional guitarist in the LA area. I have been teaching for over 8 years now and have taught students ranging in age from as young as 7 to adult. My students have done recitals throughout the year or the occasional family reunion performance.
Education:
Masters of Music, Guitar Performance
California State University Northridge, August 2017- Present Bachelors of Arts, Guitar Studies
California State University Northridge, August 2009-2013 Cum Laude, GPA 3.8
Associate of Arts, Music Studies
El Camino Community College, August 2005- 2009
With Honors, GPA 3.8
Work Experience:
Guitar and Ukulele Teacher, Torrance Yamaha Music Center, November 2018- Present Guitar Teacher,
Opus Music of South Bay, February 2016- Present
Guitar Teacher, Torrance Yamaha Music Center, Summer 2017
Guitar Teacher, Boys and Girls Club of America, January 2006-2008
Music Theory Tutor, 2008-2009 Private Teacher, Present
Performance Experience:
Guitar Chamber Ensemble 2019
Guitar Chamber Ensemble 2018
CSUN Guitar Master Class 2018: Paul O’Dette
El Camino Community College Spanish Heritage Recital 2017
Junior Recital 2011
Guitar Chamber Ensemble 2011-2012
Guitar Studio Recital 2011-2012
Guitar Chamber Ensemble 2009-2010
Guitar Studio Recital 2009-2010
El Camino Community College
Music Society Recital 2003, 2004, 2005
Honors/Awards:
Cal State Northridge Art Council Scholarship- Guitar 2018 Cal State Northridge Cum Laude 2013
Cal State Northridge Dean’s List 2010, 2011, 2012
El Camino Community College with Honors 2009
El Camino Community College Dean’s List 2003, 2004
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Outstanding Community Educator Award 2007
Los Angeles Harbor College Performance Award 2007
Masterclasses:
Marta Masters- California State University Northridge, November 2011
William Kanengiser- California State University Northridge, March 2012
Paul O’Dette- California State University Northridge, November 2017
Paul O’Dette- California State University Northridge, October 2018
Affiliations/Memberships:
California State University Northridge Guitar Society 2010-2012
El Camino Community College Music Society 2003-2005
Guitar Foundation Of America Member 2011
Teachers:
John Dearman
Steven Thachuk
Ron Borczon
Bryan Fasola
Kate Lewis
Matthew Greif
Jon Minei
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