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Gavin G.

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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 5+

Speaks English, Spanish

Teaching since 2010

Bachelor of Arts in Music

About Gavin G.

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Several years ago I found that my passion was sharing my musical talents with people. While I am young, I love music and and I love teaching. I've always felt that teaching is just as important as performing. My style of teaching is a little different, my goal is to give people musical tools so one day they won't need me. I remember as a young boy my very first teacher made sure that I could be an independent musician that loves being creative and exploring different ideas and sounds. I want to pay that forward now. If you're curious about how beneficial becoming a musician is, I can surely say it builds character, passion, motivation, drive, deep-thinking skills, and determination. It has been proven that playing a musical instrument can help children in school and adults within their workplaces. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from Brevard College which is a highly esteemed liberal arts university. I am also a hired session musician for Noalynn Studio in Bessemer City NC. I have 15 years of experience, 14 of those years I have been taught by some very renown musicians such as: Dr. Laura Franklin (Studied directly under "Vic Firth"), Henry Davis (studied under Charlotte symphony principal chair "Rick Dior", as well as several others for extended periods of time. I was a guest artist in the Spartanburg Symphony and I am also endorsed by 1710 Percussion, Dream Cymbals, and Rich Sticks. Finally, I have 6 years of teaching experience where I have worked with people with special needs as well as physically disabled people. I am proficient in piano and have taken piano lessons for 4 years. I am able to teach the basics of piano and I'm very proficient in music theory for any instrument needed.

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Old Modena St.

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Teaching Hours

Monday

7 AM-5 PM

Tuesday

7 AM-5 PM

Wednesday

7 AM-5 PM

Thursday

7 AM-5 PM

Friday

7 AM-3:30 PM

Saturday

7 AM-3 PM

Sunday

11 AM-5 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$20

45 minutes

$25

60 minutes

$30

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8 Reviews

Jeremy

Teacher's studio

Gavin is a highly qualified, knowledgeable and professional musician. He exhibits the passion and patience that anyone would desire in a teacher. He strives to help you not only learn to play, but to understand what it means to play. I've had the pleasure of working with Gavin on multiple projects and his attention to detail is impeccable. I ask that you strongly consider him to provide lessons to you or your loved one.

Posted Jun 27, 2016

Jude McConnell

Teacher's studio

First lesson went so well, I can tell that Gavin is a talented musician and good at instruction. He was very encouraging to my 6 year old and I am excited to see how much more my son will learn!

Posted Jun 4, 2016

Jude McConnell

Teacher's studio

First lesson went so well, I can tell that Gavin is a talented musician and good at instruction. He was very encouraging to my 6 year old and I am excited to see how much more my son will learn!

Posted Jun 4, 2016

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Experience

East Gaston Percussion Tech

Jul, 2015 - Present

East Gaston High School

Percussion Instructor/Camp Counselor

Apr, 2016 - Jun, 2016

Salvation Army Music Conservatory

Touring/Recording Drummer

Aug, 2014 - May, 2015

The Menders

A popular local band that I toured with for several months. I was the drummer for them and was interviewed with them on 106.5 The End. They have also been on the top of the charts on ReverbNation.

Session Musician

Jun, 2014 - Present

Noalynn Studio

I am a session musician for Noalynn Studio in Bessemer City. NC where I record drums/percussion/keys/vocals for local bands and solo artists.

Drum Camp Teacher

Jun, 2014 - Aug, 2014

Chesterbrook Academy

I taught a drum camp for children at Chesterbrook Academy in Huntersville, NC for children ages 5-12.

Touring Drummer

Jul, 2013 - May, 2014

NGU Campus Band

I toured in a praise and worship band for a little under a year that travelled the entire time to churches throughout the southeast.

Freelance Percussionist

Aug, 2012 - Present

Gavin

I am frequently hired to play percussion at churches and for local philharmonics for performances when i'm needed such as: Parkwood Baptist Church, Brevard Phil. and many other locations.

Touring/Recording Drummer

Jul, 2011 - Present

Morrowville

This is my band Morrowville. We write music based off of our guitar player's novels he's written. Some comparisons we get are: Damien Rice, Deftones, Tool, Modest Mouse, The Mars Volta, and even Leonard Cohen. We were in the top 20 for the Indie charts after we released our most recent album, "The Deaf King".

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Aug, 2012 - May, 2014

North Greenville University

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Aug, 2014 - May, 2016

Brevard College

Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Music

May, 2016

Brevard College

I received my music degree here. Brevard College is a highly esteemed liberal arts university that has showcased some of the most famous classical musicians inside the Brevard Music Center.

Safe From Harm

Jun, 2016

The Salvation Army

This certifies me to work with children with a larger understanding for the many precautions and understandings that need to be considered when working with children.

Awards

1710 Percussion Endorsement

Mar, 2014

1710 Percussion

Instrumental Performance Award

Apr, 2016

Brevard College

Dream Cymbals Endorsement

Feb, 2016

Dream Cymbals

Rich Sticks Endorsement

Dec, 2015

Rich Sticks

Dean's List

Mar, 2015

Brevard College

Principal Percussion Chair

Aug, 2014

Brevard College

Affiliations

Society of Composers and Lyricists

Jan, 2013

The Society Of Composers & Lyricists is an organization consisting of Hollywood's professional motion picture, Television, and multimedia music composers, songwriters and lyricists, with histories in the art of scoring for motion pictures and television. Many of its members have won or been nominated for Oscars, Emmys and Grammy Awards.

Percussive Arts Society, The

May, 2014

We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.