Resume
Education
Red Land High School, New Cumberland, PA 2001
Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA, studied Music Business Management and Internet Marketing, 2001-2002
Employment History
The Perfect 5th Music & Arts Center (2018 - present)
Guitar Instructor
Teaches music education to children and adults of all ages
Teaches many different skill levels
Teaches many different genres and techniques
Rock Mill Studio, Mechanicsburg, PA (2017 - present)
Producer/Engineer/Owner
Oversees all pre production for all studio projects
Focuses on songwriting and structure i.e. instrumentation, guitar tone, vocal production and overall performance
Produces songs hands on in the studio with artists
Engineers during sessions
Mixes songs for clients
Writes, produces, records and mixes film scores
School Of Rock, Downingtown, PA (2016 - 2017)
Music Teacher
Teaches basic music education to children, ages 7 to 18, using a cognitive approach to skill building
Teaches specific performance technique of desired instruments to students
Conducts group lessons creating a positive educational environment in which students develop skills for collaboration
Cultivates confidence within students to help create a fun and comfortable learning experience based on the individual needs of each student
Prepares students for public performance and attends students performances
Taught introductory theory to students of all ages
Fundamentals Music and Movement, Philadelphia PA (2012 - 2014)
Music Teacher
Implements lesson plans introducing music and movement to children in group setting: ages 1 to 3 and 2-PreK
Teaches the foundation of music theory in age appropriate format incorporating positive reinforcement and recognition of the individual needs of each child
Utilize specialized curriculum to expose children to styles of music including different cultures, languages, and instruments
Creates a positive and interactive environment in which children can learn and develop an interest in music and movement
Private guitar and vocal instructor, Harrisburg/Lancaster//Philadelphia PA (2010 - present)
Teacher/Instructor
Teaches beginner to advanced guitar and voice lessons
Works with ages 7 to mid 40�s
Taught students a fundamental education of music theory
Worked with students on a proficient level in both rhythm and lead guitar playing
Accomplishments
Toured professionally with Rick Springfield as his guitar tech
Wrote and scored the music for the emmy nominated documentary Poured In PA
Wrote and produced music for artists in pop/rock, folk, and singer-songwriter genres
Performed live and attained airplay on WXPN and other college radio stations
Obtained numerous endorsements including Taylor Guitars and Guitar Center
Worked with producer Ethan Mentzer (The Click Five) and Mike Denneen (Fountains of Wayne)
Education
Red Land High School, New Cumberland, PA 2001
Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA, studied Music Business Management and Internet Marketing, 2001-2002
Employment History
The Perfect 5th Music & Arts Center (2018 - present)
Guitar Instructor
Teaches music education to children and adults of all ages
Teaches many different skill levels
Teaches many different genres and techniques
Rock Mill Studio, Mechanicsburg, PA (2017 - present)
Producer/Engineer/Owner
Oversees all pre production for all studio projects
Focuses on songwriting and structure i.e. instrumentation, guitar tone, vocal production and overall performance
Produces songs hands on in the studio with artists
Engineers during sessions
Mixes songs for clients
Writes, produces, records and mixes film scores
School Of Rock, Downingtown, PA (2016 - 2017)
Music Teacher
Teaches basic music education to children, ages 7 to 18, using a cognitive approach to skill building
Teaches specific performance technique of desired instruments to students
Conducts group lessons creating a positive educational environment in which students develop skills for collaboration
Cultivates confidence within students to help create a fun and comfortable learning experience based on the individual needs of each student
Prepares students for public performance and attends students performances
Taught introductory theory to students of all ages
Fundamentals Music and Movement, Philadelphia PA (2012 - 2014)
Music Teacher
Implements lesson plans introducing music and movement to children in group setting: ages 1 to 3 and 2-PreK
Teaches the foundation of music theory in age appropriate format incorporating positive reinforcement and recognition of the individual needs of each child
Utilize specialized curriculum to expose children to styles of music including different cultures, languages, and instruments
Creates a positive and interactive environment in which children can learn and develop an interest in music and movement
Private guitar and vocal instructor, Harrisburg/Lancaster//Philadelphia PA (2010 - present)
Teacher/Instructor
Teaches beginner to advanced guitar and voice lessons
Works with ages 7 to mid 40�s
Taught students a fundamental education of music theory
Worked with students on a proficient level in both rhythm and lead guitar playing
Accomplishments
Toured professionally with Rick Springfield as his guitar tech
Wrote and scored the music for the emmy nominated documentary Poured In PA
Wrote and produced music for artists in pop/rock, folk, and singer-songwriter genres
Performed live and attained airplay on WXPN and other college radio stations
Obtained numerous endorsements including Taylor Guitars and Guitar Center
Worked with producer Ethan Mentzer (The Click Five) and Mike Denneen (Fountains of Wayne)