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Trumpet with Gaw V.

Sacramento, California

4.9
(52)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 1-99
Speaks English, Hmong
Teaching since 2004
Master of Music Performance

    About Gaw V.

    4.9
    (52)
    Gaw is a voice artist and music teacher. She has been performing for 20 years and has been teaching music over 10 years. She received her B.M. in Jazz Studies and her Master in Voice Performance at California State University of Sacramento. Gaw is a positive, personable, and enthusiastic teacher. She is a currently the director of the Sacramento State School of Music vocal jazz ensembles and the jazz voice applied instructor. She is also currently the director of the Christian Brothers High School vocal jazz ensemble and is an active private music instructor. Gaw has been working for several years as a vocal clinician, working with many middle school, high school and collegiate ensembles and served as an adjudicator for many music festivals. *** Lesson Details *** "I love teaching because it's worthwhile to see my students succeed in something they really work hard for. I believe that every student has their own unique way of learning music. I am patient and understanding, so my lesson plans will be based on the student's ability, personal interests, and goals. We can work on songs that range from Bach to Ella Fitzgerald, Rolling Stones to Adele and Taylor Swift. Music is fun and rewarding. With me, students will develop a strong music education to help them succeed while having fun."

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    52 Reviews
    Caleb
    Student's home
    She has a great way of teaching that has very much been helping me learn.
    Posted Jan 27, 2020
    Angeline Tran
    Teacher's studio
    Great teacher. Very enthusiastic.
    Posted Mar 14, 2019
    Shreya
    Student's home
    My daughter says that Gaw is an amazing teacher! She loves her singing class.
    Posted Feb 25, 2019
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    Experience

    Monterey Jazz Festival Traveling Clinician

    Nov, 2018 - Present

    Monterey Jazz Festival

    Director of Vocal Jazz

    Aug, 2014 - Present

    Sacramento State School of Music

    Education

    Bachelor of Music, Jazz Voice

    Aug, 2004 - May, 2010

    Sacramento State University

    Master of Music Performance

    Sep, 2012 - May, 2014

    Sacramento State Universtiy

    Certifications

    Master of Music Performance

    May, 2014

    California State University of Sacramento

    Affiliations

    Mu Phi Epsilon

    Nov, 2012

    Mu Phi Epsilon (ΜΦΕ) is a co-ed international professional music fraternity. Today, Mu Phi Epsilon has chapters both nationally and internationally. The fraternity supports achievement in music through the awarding of grants and scholarships, as well as music competitions, concerts, and summer music programs. Much of this work has been supported by the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, an organization that has been in existence since 1963, as well as fundraising and donations.

    California Teachers Association

    Aug, 2016

    Founded in 1863, the California Teachers Association has become one of the strongest advocates for educators in the country. CTA includes teachers, counselors, school librarians, social workers, psychologists, and nurses. These educators in the K-12 school system are joined by community college faculty, California State University faculty, and education support professionals to make CTA the most inclusive and most powerful voice of educators in the state.

    American Choral Directors Association

    Sep, 2014

    Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization whose expressed purposes outline the associations dedication to the advancement of choral music. The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy.

    Jazz Education Network

    Aug, 2014

    JEN was formed in 2008 to help bring together the jazz arts community. It hosts an annual conference with concerts presented by students and professionals, a student jazz festival, workshops, research presentations and an exhibition area with manufacturers, retailers, schools and other jazz related organizations. JEN also offers many educational programs, from an outreach program, to mentoring and scholarships.

    National Organization of Women

    Aug, 2014

    As the grassroots arm of the women’s movement, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.

    California Music Education Association

    Aug, 2014

    CMEA is an affiliate of the National Association for Music Education. NAfME, one of the the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education

    Languages

    Hmong

    Professional Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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