Personal Statement/Bio:

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Instructions on guitar and bass
• Working knowledge of trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, piano, and percussion
• Conductor of a concert band
• Work with different grades
• Sensitive to student’s level and needs
• Excellent ability to organize, engage and motivate students
• K-12 certification
• Expert in jazz, pop, rock, blues, folk, classical and world music

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EXPERIENCE

Tri State Conspiracy 01/2010 – Present
New York, NY
Guitarist, Swing Band

Arthur Tappan P.S.46 01/2010- 05/2010
New York, NY
Guitar, Band and General Music Teacher

United We Tab 10/2009 – Present
New York, NY
Guitar Transcriber, Tutorial Video Performer

Art Plaza Dance and Music Studio 02/2007 - Present
Brooklyn, NY
Guitar Teacher

Redshantree Art Center 06/2007 – 11/2008
Flushing, NY
Guitar Teacher

Self-employed 01/1998 – Present
New York, NY
Private Music Teacher

After-school Art and Music Center 09/1995 – 02/1998
St. Petersburg, Russia
Guitar Instructor / Band Coach

Education/Training:

EDUCATION/AWARDS

City College of New York 01/2007 – 06/2010
Music BA, Music Education (Pro-music Award)

Berklee College of Music 06/1997 – 09/1998
Independent Guitar Studies (Scholarship Recipient)

St. Petersburg Mussorgsky’s Conservatory 09/1991 – 06/1995
Bachelor degree in jazz performance and
director of amateur music group

Teaching Philosophy:

Depends on age, level, and personal goals of the student. I always put an extra emphasis on rhythm and tone. Reading music skills are also recommended and encouraged.

Music Programs:

Tri-State Conspiracy swing band

Cancellation Policy:

Cancel at least 24 hours before please!

Promotions:

Free 25 min lesson at my studio