Guitar with Ian H.

Ian H. – Drumset/Percussion/Guitar/Bass/Vibraphone/ (Piano) Educational Performance Experience • Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies from SDSU. • Percussionist in the SDSU Wind Ensemble. • Drummer for the SDSU Jazz Combos 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. • Studied at Berklee College of Music for their 5-week summer performance class, testing in to the top levels of theory, ear-training, ensembles, and master classes. • Performer in the Gamelan at SDSU – played at the Eastern Asian Music Festival at Canyon Crest Academy, Spring 2011. • Canyon Crest Academy Rock Band – 2005-6 • Canyon Crest Academy Symphonic Band (1st Chair) – superior ratings: El Camino High School, Point Loma Nazarene University & Heritage Festivals, Chicago Music Competition, 2006-2008 • Canyon Crest Academy Jazz Band 2007-8 • Encinitas School of Music – Sit-in drummer for performances 2006-7 Professional Performance Experience ......Performances with Addicted to the Vibe (2013-14) • Orchestra pit for Assassins (2013). • Orchestra pit for Godspell(2012). • Orchestra pit for Into the Woods(2011). • Band member of Jeremiah and the Bullfrogs, Lindy Crandall, Riggs Associated, and The Chris Mitchell Jazz Experience, performing at various venues including Anthology, The Turquois, 7 grand, and the La Costa Resort on various instruments. • MIDI Certified (2006) • Recorded on EP’s for both Lindy Crandall and Riggs Associated, (2011) • Performances with Torpedo Betty, local funk band. • Supporter of the non-profit organization “The Jazz Connection” • Ho-Asogli, African Drumming Group, directed by John Flood, SDSU, show experience, playing at venues including The Neurosciences Institute and Balboa Park’s World Beat Center, 2006-2009 Teaching Experience -Recreational Music Center Instructor for Drums/Bass/Guitar (2013-14) • Rock Band Instructor/Coordinator for children (2011-13) • Private Guitar/Bass teacher (2010-2012) • Private Drum-set/Bass teacher (2009) Community Service • Temple Solel – Played bass for the band Kavannah, performing funk/soul versions of prayers for monthly services (2005-9). *** Lesson Details *** I am laid back personality-wise and easy to get along with. I do expect a lot from my students and hope that my love for music will inspire my students to become passionate about music, too. I like to cater my curriculum to the student's specific goals, but still feel that everyone (including me!) needs to work on certain core curricula: 1. Technique building - this is important because good technique is the foundation of effortless mastery of one's instrument; 2. Repertoire - this is crucial in order to both keep a musician's interest vibrant, as well as to grow musically; 3. Sight-Reading - although some great musicians couldn't read music, being able to read music opens up endless possibilities and opportunities to grow. Imagine what it would be like if you couldn't read English!; and 4. Ear-Training - this is often overlooked by teachers but I find to be incredibly crucial. If you never develop your ear as a musician, you can only learn what people teach you and your growth will be stunted. However, if you develop your ear, you can learn about music wherever you go and whenever you please. I recall a time I once heard a door squeaking, and I thought "that sounds interesting," so I transcribed the sound and put it into one of my songs! I could never have done that if I hadn't worked on my ear. *** Travel Equipment *** I will have my instrument (except for drums - I will only bring sticks). They need their own instrument. They should also have their own books, but I have books and can photocopy pages if necessary. *** Specialties *** Jazz, blues, rock, latin jazz, reggae