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Symphonic Jazz Orchestra

I teach the kindergarten and 1st grade curriculum for this Music In the School program.

Ventura Charter School

I taught general music to elementary school students with an emphasis on the Orff Schulwerk approach.

School of Rock

I operated School of Rock's early childhood program with its focus on rock and soul music. Ages 3-6.

The Hollywood Piano Company School of Performing Arts

I teach beginning through intermediate piano students.

Shakespeare For Kids

I wrote and teach this innovative classroom course for grades K-12. Part theater workshop, part lecture/discussion and part role-playing game, Shakespeare For Kids immerses students in the life and times of Shakespeare and makes the words come to life, while helping students develop the soft skills necessary for workplace success.

S.N.A.P. Productions (Sing-Along Now And Play)

I co-founded this company which provides early childhood music education for ages 0-5. I design curriculum, teach Mommy and Me, daycare and pre-school classes, and provide party entertainment for kids.

The Burning Opera LA

I provided vocals and shadow work, as well as playing piano and bass during this sold-out musical's Los Angeles run.

Rock the Classroom

Innovative music through literacy program for grades 3-6. I taught it and wrote new curriculum to state standards.

Louis and Keely: Live At the Sahara

I played the lead role of Keely Smith during this smash hit's 8-month run at Westwood's Geffen Playhouse, under the direction of Taylor Hackford.

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

The University of Nevada Las Vegas

The Herb Alpert Foundation

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association is a professional organization which aims to further the approach to music and movement education advocated by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. We believe that through active singing, speaking, playing, moving, listening, and creating, true music education is experienced.

The American Orff-Schulwerk Association is a professional organization of educators dedicated to the creative music and movement approach developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. Our Mission is to demonstrate the value of Orff Schulwerk and promote its widespread use; to support the professional development of our members; and, to inspire and advocate for the creative potential of all learners.

CAPMT is the California State Affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). CAPMT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit music teachers organization of over 1,000 members, teaching in independent studios, private and public schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities throughout California.

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.

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