About Alan R.
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Guitar / Music Teacher
Jul, 2010 - PresentTakelessons.com
Guitar, performance, improvisation, ear training, composition, music history, and songwriting.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug, 2017 - May, 2019The University of Texas at Austin
Teaching assistant for the Department of Jazz Studies and the Center for American Music. Taught undergraduate jazz ensembles and substituted for undergraduate jazz theory and harmony classes. Also performed in masterclasses with artists including Joe Lovano, Will Kennedy, and Johnny Vidacovich. Helped organize and facilitate visiting musicology and ethnomusicology lecturers and guest artist concerts.
Guitar Teacher
Aug, 2016 - May, 2017Austin Music Explorations
Private guitar teacher teaching the most amazing elementary school kids!
Guitar, Bass, & Ukelele Teacher
Aug, 2010 - Jun, 2017Lonestar School of Music
Guitar and performance instruction. All ages, beginner to advanced.
Professional Guitar Performance
Jun, 2010 - PresentFreelance Performer
Freelance guitar performance based out of Austin, TX. All genres including jazz, classical, blues, rock, indie, film scores, improvisation, free jazz, etc. Professional experience includes performances with Sofar Sounds, Adam Rudolph and GO Organic Orchestra, The Azmaris, The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra, Austin New Music Co-Op, Zilker Hillside Theatre Productions, Georgetown Palace Theatre, The Austin Piazzolla Quintet, The Elevation Quartet, and more.
Education
Bachelor of Music Degree
Aug, 2004 - May, 2007Texas A&M International University
Master of Music
Sep, 2017 - May, 2019The University of Texas at Austin, Butler School of Music
Bachelor of Music
May, 2007 - May, 2010Berklee College of Music
Awards
Grant Winner
Oct, 2017UT College of Fine Arts
Graduate School Development Award Winner
Sep, 2018University of Texas College of Fine Arts
Affiliations
ASCAP
May, 2015ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.
American Composers Forum
Aug, 2017The American Composers Forum enriches lives by nurturing the creative spirit of composers and communities. We provide new opportunities for composers and their music to flourish, and engage communities in the creation, performance and enjoyment of new music.
Jazz Education Network
Aug, 2017JEN was formed in 2008 to help bring together the jazz arts community. It hosts an annual conference with concerts presented by students and professionals, a student jazz festival, workshops, research presentations and an exhibition area with manufacturers, retailers, schools and other jazz related organizations. JEN also offers many educational programs, from an outreach program, to mentoring and scholarships.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Native Proficiency
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