I have taught group guitar classes to high school kids for 15 years, as a high school music teacher. Also, in 2020, I have moved to more online, individual instruction. Acoustic, electric, and guitar solos too, let's jam everyone, yeah!
Hello! I am a Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter and Teacher from Toronto, Canada. I have performed or collaborated with Micky Dolenz (The Monkees); EDM musician, Adam Tune (Keys N Krates), and on Carnival Cruise ships as a guitarist and singer!
FORMAL EDUCATION:
The University of Western Ontario London, ON, Canada
Bachelor of Music Education with Honors (2001)
The University of Western Ontario London, ON, Canada
Bachelor of Music with Honors (2000)
Major in Percussion, Vocal, Band, and Guitar Studies.
Concentration in Education, Minor in English, Geographical Studies, Theology
Member of the Jazz Big Band, Symphonic Band and Chorale
Vocal Choir.
PROFESSIONAL JOB HISTORY:
The Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board Mississauga, ON, Canada
(2004-2020)
Secondary School Music Educator at St Joseph Secondary School
Teaching focus:
• Music Engineering/Recording/Songwriting, Music Theory, Instrumental Band, Instrumental Guitar, Vocal Music.
Carnival Cruises / Royal Caribbean Cruises / Norwegian Cruises Miami, FL, USA
(2003 – 2020). Contracts of 2-6 months in between
other work positions if/when schedule allows.
• Music Manager, Music Programming, Guitar Soloist, Head of musician scheduling, hiring, and evaluation, Showband Drummer, Showband Guitarist.
IMA Studios Miami Lakes, FL, USA
(2010-2015) Studio Assistant to Award Winning Music Engineer,
Immanuel Ramirez.
• Collaborate on the production, recording, engineering, mixing, writing and performing of music compositions with music industry individuals from around the world, primarily with Sony Music.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Results-oriented Operations management
• Excel in Interpersonal skills Contract negotiation/review/drafting
• Training and development Change management
• Leading a team Developing camaraderie
• Computer Proficient Lead Development
• Multi-Task Management Project Management
ASSOCIATIONS:
Member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
Member of the Ontario Separate School Teacher’s Union (OECTA)
Member of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association (NSAI)
Member of SOCAN music performance rights society of composers
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