Brian M., Tempe, Arizona Teacher | Teaches Private Lessons in 85282

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Brian M.

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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 5+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2003

American Band College Master's of Conducting

About Brian M.

I have taught private lessons for eleven years to students from the age of nine to fifty nine on clarinet, guitar and bass guitar. I received my Bachelor's in Music Education from Arizona State University on Clarinet. I am a middle school band director who has taught for five years in the Gilbert Public Schools and Isaac Elementary School Districts, where my bands have received rating of Superior with Distinction in ABODA contests, which is the highest rating you can receive. I have performed with Scottsdale Symphony, ASU Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony, ASU Jazz Lab Band, Field Tripp (local rock band), GFP (jazz improvisation troop) and have performed in Austin, TX at SXSW. I have developed a plethora of techniques for teaching music and look forward to sharing these with you. *** Lesson Details *** I specialize in quality tone production, rhythmic reinforcement and a simplistic approach of advanced techniques and align my teaching with Arizona and national teaching standards. I work great with students of all ages. *** Studio Equipment *** Buffet R-13 Clarinet Fender Jazz Bass with Trace Elliot bass amp Fender American Stratocaster with a Marshall JCM 900 combo Dr. Beat Metronome and tuner *** Specialties *** Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced clarinet students Clarinet techniques - multi-phonics, microtones Beginning to Intermediate Bass Guitar students Beginning guitar students

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Teacher's Studio

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W. Santa Cruz Dr.

Teaching Hours

Monday

4:30 PM-7 PM

Wednesday

4:30 PM-7 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$20

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Experience

Lead Instructor - Guitar, Instrumental Ensemble

May, 2014 - Present

Desert Vista Summer Academy

I taught class guitar and instrumental ensemble to students ages 10-13 at Desert Vista High School two hours every day. Students performed three songs at the end of the two week class.

Band Director

Aug, 2013 - Present

Desert Ridge Junior High - Gilbert Public Schools

I currently teach 7th & 8th grade concert band, jazz band, beginning band and pep band at Desert Ridge Junior High. My 8th grade band performed at ABODA state concert festival, where we received a "Superior with Distinction" rating. My bands also perform at the Gilbert District Concert Band Festival and the ASU Highland Jazz Festival.

Assistant Marching Band Staff

Jul, 2010 - Nov, 2010

Carl Hayden High School - Phoenix Union High School

Lead woodwind, brass and drum line music sectionals. Assisted with on the field marching and visual techniques. Instructed full band visual and musical warm-ups.

Band Director

Apr, 2009 - Jun, 2013

Pueblo del Sol School - Isaac School District

I taught 6th grade beginning, 7th and 8th grade bands at PDS. I also taught after school guitar and jazz band clubs. My students auditioned for and perform in Greater Phoenix Honor Band. My band performed in ABODA state concert band festivals, where they received a "Superior with Distinction" rating and Forum Festivals in Irvine, California, where they received a "Gold Rating".

Woodwind Instructor

Jul, 2007 - Jul, 2010

Mountain View High School - Mesa Public Schools

Lead woodwind sectionals during marching camp and once-a-week during marching season.

Education

Music Education

Aug, 2004 - Dec, 2008

Arizona State University

American Band College Master's of Conducting

Jun, 2014

Sam Houston State University

Certifications

Instrumental Music Education

Jan, 2009

State of Arizona Department of Education

Awards

Undergraduate Clarinet Concerto Winner

Mar, 2006

Arizona State University Clarinet Studio

Gold Rating

May, 2013

Forum Festival

Superior with Distinction

Apr, 2013

Arizona Band and Orchestra Director's Association

Affiliations

National Association for Music Education

Aug, 2005

Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

National Education Association

Aug, 2009

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.