About Dan A.
I am a retired band director with thirty-two years of experience. Many of my former students have gone on to great careers, including a band director in Texas, district manager of a Guitar and Drum Center store and even a trumpet player with the Army in Korea! Prior to that, I spent three years as a bugler in the U.S. Army with the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps near Washington, D.C. Besides all the woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, I play and teach piano and accompany my students at recitals. I have five children of my own in music who perform and teach extensively.
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Mr. Arnold has a very thorough knowledge of music and what it takes to physically create music. If you don't understand something one way, he will explain it in other way's that you do understand. He seems to have no limit to his patience and caring about his student's. A great sense of humor, a guy you would like as a neighbor.

We found Mr. Arnold to be one of the best tutors around. He was easy to work with our changing schedule. He covered all the areas we needed, and was able to provide instruction through all levels of talent. We felt blessed for all the help he gave us, but also for the positive roll model he was.
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Experience
ABE/GED Instructor
Feb 2016 - PresentLake Technical College
I am instructing adult students of all ages and backgrounds with language, math, science and reading as they work to earn their high school equivalent diploma.
Band Director
Jul 1985 - Jun 2015Keystone Schools
Directed high school band and taught beginning and middle school band. Had countless students earn superior contest ratings. Directed jazz band.
Special Bandsman
Sep 1976 - Jul 1979U.S. Army-Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
Performed for many official ceremonies in Washington, D.C. and around the country.
Education
Masters in Education - Principalship
Jun 1999 - Aug 2000University of Akron
Bachelor of Music Education
Aug 1979 - May 1983Kent State University
Certifications
K-12 Music
Aug 2015State of Florida
K-12 Music
Jun 1983Ohio Department of Education
Awards
Army Commendation Medal
Jul 1979U.S. Army
Good Conduct Medal
Feb 1979U.S. Army
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