OBJECTIVE
My objective is to obtain a music teaching position at a school in the Fort Worth area.
As a Berklee College of Music graduate, I possess the skills and passion to inspire students to achieve their
musical goals. My primary goal as a music educator is to encourage students to explore the world of music
and expand their knowledge.
EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music (1993 – 1997)
Boston, MA
Bachelor of Music
Principal Instrument – Percussion
Dean’s List Candidate
CERTIFICATION
A+ Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program Music EC-12 – Probationary Certificate
Familiarity with TEKS assessment process and UIL policies governing band activities
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor
Austin Academy of Music, Austin, TX
September 2006 – Present
Plan and implement private lessons for a roster of 40 students
Maintain an effective teaching environment
Assess student progress and communicate to parents and supervisors
Private Music Instructor
Austin, TX
January 2004 – Present
Private lessons including drums, piano and music theory
Plan and implement lessons to suit individual needs and experiences
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Performer
May 1997 – Present
Austin, TX
Multi-instrumentalist with a focus on drums, guitar, piano and vocals
Performer with Austin Community College Big Band, ACC Jazz Vocal Choirs, 1940’s Radio Hour Musical and many others
Performed at world renowned festivals, such as MerleFest (NC), Rockygrass (CO), Old Settler’s
Music Festival (TX), High Sierra Fest (CA), Strawberry Music Festival (CA), Guiness International Bluegrass Festival (Ireland), Omagh Appalachian and Bluegrass Music Festival (N. Ireland), University of Northern Colorado Jazz Festival (CO), and BBC Radio
Original compositions appear within “Happiness Is” (documentary film) and a PSA for CapCityKids – an organization dedicated to helping homeless children in public schools
Assistant Business Manager
Collings Guitars, Inc., Austin, TX
June 2000 – August 2005
Coordinated production of 1100 acoustic guitars and 500 mandolins per year
Maintained sales and dealer relationships / Acted as artist liaison
Customer support and quality control
PERSONAL
Married; No children
Member of Percussive Arts Society
Member of Texas Music Educators Association
REFERENCES
Available upon request.