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Pasadena, California

5.0
(10)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2009
MFA: Music Composition & Experimental Sound Practices

    About Davy S.

    5.0
    (10)
    I am a full time percussionist, composer, installation artist, and recording engineer in Los Angeles and Eau Claire, WI! I have an MFA in Music Composition/Experimental Sound Practices from CalArts in Los Angeles, and a BFA in Percussion and Music Composition from the university of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. I have worked with Grammy-winning artists Justin Vernon, Sean Carey, and Rob Moose, have performed at REDCAT (LA), the Milwaukee Sculpture Garden (WI), The Cedar Cultural Center (MN), and have played for composers Michael Pisaro, Amy Knoles, and more! In addition to my work as a freelance music teacher and musician, I am the Lead Fellow for the CalArts AmeriCorps Saturday program at CalArts in Valencia. I oversee 10 CalArts Student instructors, teach music theory, composition, and electronic music, and work with students and parents to culminate our academic year with a massive outdoor concert in CalArts' Wild Beast Concert Hall! Please visit davysumner.com to check out more of my original work and collaborations with other artists!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    3 PM-10 PM
    Tuesday
    3 PM-10 PM
    Wednesday
    3 PM-10 PM
    Thursday
    8 PM-10 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $66
    45 minutes
    $86
    60 minutes
    $96
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    5.0
    10 Reviews
    Johanna
    Student's home
    👍🏼🎼🎹
    Posted Dec 16, 2016
    Lisa Parker
    Student's home
    Davy is a exceptional teacher and very patience and understanding with me.
    Posted May 6, 2016
    Bailey Davis
    Student's home
    Great teacher. Davy is patient and easy-going. Absolutely fabulous. My daughter is looking forward to more lessons.
    Posted Mar 3, 2016

    Experience

    AmeriCorps Lead Fellow

    Sep, 2016 - Present

    CalArts & AmeriCorps

    As an AmeriCorps lead fellow, I direct the CalArts Saturday Music Program. I oversee student instructors, teach classes in music composition, music theory, and electronic music, and prepare middle school and high school students for a culmination concert each year!

    Digital Fabrication TA

    Sep, 2015 - Dec, 2015

    CalArts

    As the DigiFab TA, I assisted technical director Michael Darling in the instruction and realization of analog and digital fabrication projects.

    Music Theory TA

    Sep, 2014 - Present

    Private

    Teach and tutor undergraduate music majors in music theory.

    Electronics Lab Graduate Assistant

    Sep, 2014 - May, 2016

    CalArts

    As a graduate assistant, I coached CalArts undergrad and grad students on circuit building, electronic music, soldering, and analog and digital fabrication techniques.

    Lesson Instructor

    Jul, 2013 - Aug, 2014

    Eau Claire Music School

    Taught private percussion, composition, drum set, and music theory lessons.

    Education

    Bachelor's of Music Composition

    Sep, 2009 - May, 2013

    University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

    MFA: Music Composition & Experimental Sound Practices

    Sep, 2014

    California Institute of the Arts

    Certifications

    BM-Composition

    May, 2013

    UW-Eau Claire

    Awards

    Segal Education Award

    Sep, 2017

    AmeriCorps

    Affiliations

    American Composers Forum

    Sep, 2014

    The 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.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Professional Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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