About David N.
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Trumpet Instructor/Teaching Artist
May, 2018 - PresentAfro Latin Jazz Academy of Music
Teaching artist teaching private trumpet instruction under the direction of the ALJAM. Created unique exercises based on each students interests and needs. Topics included trumpet calisthenics, jazz theory, repertoire instruction, improvisation.
Resident Trumpet Instructor
Sep, 2016 - Dec, 2016Little Red School House, NYC
Private trumpet instruction. Created unique exercises based on each students learning challenges/needs. Topics included trumpet technique, improvisation, musicianship, classical and jazz theory. From ages 14-15.
Juilliard Jazz Workshop Faculty
Apr, 2016 - Apr, 2016Juilliard/Torino Jazz Festival
Featured artist and faculty at 2016 Torino Jazz Festival. Conducted trumpet/improvisation masterclass. Taught advanced ensemble (featured at the final day of festival). Topics included trumpet technique, jazz history, jazz recordings, jazz theory, musicianship.
Trumpet Instructor
Nov, 2015 - PresentMusic To Your Home
Private lessons in students homes. Developed lesson plans for each student, and assessed progress during weekly lessons. Topics included trumpet technique, improvisation, musicianship. From ages 10-18.
Trumpet Instructor
Dec, 2014 - PresentPrivate Teaching Studio
Private instruction. Created unique exercises based on each students learning challenges/needs. Topics included trumpet technique, improvisation, musicianship, classical and jazz theory. From ages 10+
Resident Trumpet Instructor
Sep, 2014 - May, 2015Medfield High School
After school program, where private and group lessons of 4-5 people were conducted. Developed lesson plans for each student, and assessed progress during weekly lessons. Topics included trumpet technique, improvisation, musicianship. From ages 10-18.
Education
B.M. in Trumpet Performance
Sep, 2007 - Dec, 2011Berklee College of Music
Artist Diploma in Jazz Studies
Sep, 2015 - May, 2017The Juilliard School
M.M. of Jazz Studies
Sep, 2012 - May, 2014New England Conservatory
Awards
Berklee College of Music North-American Scholarship Award 2007
Sep, 2007Berklee College of Music
Carmine Caruso Jazz Solo Competition Semi-Finalist
Sep, 2017International Trumpet Guild
Member of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O'Farrill
Sep, 2017Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
The Juilliard School Scholarship
Sep, 2015The Juilliard School
New England Conservatory Scholarship
Sep, 2012New England Conservatory
First Place Winner of 2010 ITG Jazz Solo Competition
Jul, 2010International Trumpet Guild
Berklee College of Music Art Farmer Award 2009
Sep, 2009Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music Lennie Johnson Award 2009
Sep, 2009Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music Division Awards 2008
Jan, 2008Berklee College of Music
Affiliations
BMI
Feb, 2014Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.
American Federation of Musicians
Jun, 2018A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Feb, 2014The 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.
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English
Native Proficiency
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