About Derek V.
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Experience
Music Teacher
Jan, 2000 - PresentAustin, Brooklyn, Boulder
Derek has been a professional educator for over 10 years. While many successful artists hide their tips and tricks, in fear of being copied and/or surpassed, Derek offers up his toolbox on a regular basis. In late 2012 and early 2013, Derek was a guest clinician at several Ableton 9 launch parties (L.A., N.Y.C., Atlanta, Chicago, and Miami) where he performed and discussed his methods of using Ableton with live instrumentation. He has taught as an adjunct teacher at the University of Colorado and Naropa University. Areas of focus included guitar, mandolin, music production, theory/ composition, banjo, classical guitar ensemble, and electric bass.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering/ Music Production
Jan, 1994 - May, 1997Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance
Sep, 1999 - Apr, 2003University of Colorado
Guitar Performance
Jan, 1999 - May, 2003University of Colorado
Certifications
Magna Cum Laude
May, 2013University of Colorado
Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Colorado Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance
Awards
Supported Artist
Jan, 2013Ableton, Izotope, Fishman
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Jan, 2006The 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.
National Association of Music Merchants
Jan, 2013NAMM is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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