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Songwriting with Connor T.

Denver, Colorado

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2008
Music Performance - Jazz Studies: Guitar Emphasis

    About Connor T.

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    Connor Terrones is a guitarist, composer, arranger and private instructor currently residing in Denver, Colorado. He was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado and found a deep love for music at a young age. At the age of 17, Terrones attended the Colorado Springs Conservatory to study jazz, classical and musical theatre. At the age of 18, Connor began studying with Steven Kovalcheck at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) to obtain his Bachelor of Music Performance Degree in Jazz Studies with an emphasis in guitar. He graduated in 2016. ​Connor had the privilege of performing with some of today's greatest artists in jazz while at UNC, such as: New York Voices, Julia Dollison, and Greg Gisbert. ​Terrones is an active jazz, funk, soul, r&b, rock and hip-hop freelance musician in Denver. With various groups, he has had the honor of opening for: Thundercat, Knower, Joey Dosik (frequent collaborator of Vulfpeck), Sir Mix-A-Lot, Flobots, Big Freedia, PJ Morton, Nappy Roots, Durand Jones and The Indications, and Marbin. Connor's main associated acts in Denver are: Kaitlyn Williams, Moonglade, The Whimsy of Things and Bad Britton A live quintet EP was released digitially by Connor Terrones on October 19th, 2018. This release, recorded at Dazzle in Denver, Colorado by Jared Atol, features Taylor Clay on tenor saxophone, Annie Booth on piano, Matt Smiley on acoustic bass and Alejandro Castaño on drum set. It is available now on all major music streaming services.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-2 PM
    7 PM-10:30 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-1 PM
    7 PM-10:30 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-2 PM
    7 PM-10:30 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-2 PM
    7 PM-10:30 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-10:30 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-10:30 PM
    Sunday
    7 AM-10:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $35
    60 minutes
    $40
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    Experience

    Music Teacher

    Aug, 2017 - Present

    Neighborhood Music

    Part Time Employee

    Mar, 2017 - Jul, 2017

    Music Go-Round

    Music Computer Lab Monitor

    Jan, 2014 - May, 2016

    University of Northern Colorado

    While I was in college, I worked as a lab monitor in the music building's computer lab. I assisted students with questions and concerns about music software and equipment that the school has available.

    Freelance Musician

    Aug, 2008 - Present

    Performer/Composer/Arranger/Teacher

    Education

    Jazz/Classical/Musical Theatre

    Sep, 2011 - May, 2012

    Colorado Springs Conservatory

    Music Performance - Jazz Studies: Guitar Emphasis

    Aug, 2012 - May, 2016

    University of Northern Colorado

    Awards

    Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble Graduate College Winner

    Apr, 2015

    DownBeat Magazine (38th Annual)

    Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble Graduate College Outstanding Performance

    May, 2016

    DownBeat Magazine (39th Annual)

    Affiliations

    Jazz Education Network

    Aug, 2012

    JEN 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

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