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Drums with Hunter S.

Nashville, Tennessee

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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2000
Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education

    About Hunter S.

    5.0
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    Hello! My name is Hunter Stricklin and I have been teaching in the Nashville area since 2000. I started off teaching private percussion lessons as well as music composition lessons while teaching at several high schools in the Nashville area, including: Hendersonville H.S., Wilson Central H.S., Centennial H.S., John Overton H.S., Smyrna H.S., and Columbia Central H.S. I attended MTSU and earned a BM in Music Theory & Composition as well as a BM in Music Education. I have been teaching middle school band and general music at Poplar Grove Middle School in Franklin, TN since 2011. I have extensive performance experience as well having performed, taught, and wrote for the World Champion WGI PIW ensemble Music City Mystique from 1998-99, and from 2001-2007. I am published through Tapspace Publications and Warner Brothers. A more extensive list of performance, teaching, and composition experience can be provided upon request.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-4 PM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-4 PM
    Wednesday
    6 AM-4 PM
    Thursday
    6 AM-4 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-4 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-4 PM
    Sunday
    6 AM-4 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
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    5 Reviews
    Tim D
    Hunter is hands down one of the best teachers I've had the chance to perform and work with over my 20+ years in the drumcorps/marching band realm. The knowledge he possesses is impressive in itself but the way he imparts stands out above all. He has a very special ability to read a situation as well as a student and cater the lesson to ensure the student will get the most of the time allowed. If you want to learn, excel, and achieve a higher understanding of your art then Hunter is the one you want teaching you!
    Posted Apr 20, 2017
    Evan
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    I had the privilege of performing under the direction of Hunter on several occasions. His ensemble work is always rigorous, challenging, exacting, and enough fun to create a good team spirit. He is a great teacher in a one on one setting, and his ability to both diagnose errors and prescribe the right fix is uncanny. He's the perfect combination of serious, knowledgeable, professional, and fun. If I still lived in Nashville, I would be thrilled to study with Hunter.
    Posted Apr 20, 2017
    Chris
    I have worked and performed with Hunter over the past 10 years, and I can say that he is hands-down one of the absolute best in his field! His extensive knowledge of percussion, music theory, and music pedagogy only supplement his ability to take any student at any level and make them discover a level of potential and success higher than already imagined. He has a tremendous ability to pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of any student he teaches, thus offering very thorough instruction. In short, Mr. Stricklin is a master in music performance, education, composition, and arranging! I highly recommend Hunter Stricklin. He will take your knowledge and abilities to the next level and beyond!
    Posted Apr 20, 2017
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    Experience

    Band Director

    Feb, 2011 - Present

    Poplar Grove Middle School

    Percussion Teacher

    Nov, 2013 - Apr, 2016

    Metro Winter Drumline

    Percussion Teacher

    May, 2009 - Sep, 2016

    John Overton High School

    Taught percussion students through private lessons as well as fall marching band and winter drumline.

    Percussion Teacher

    Nov, 2008 - Oct, 2011

    Centennial High School

    Taught percussion students through private lessons as well as fall marching band and winter drumline.

    Percussion Teacher

    Nov, 2008 - Aug, 2012

    Music City Drum Corps

    Percussion Teacher

    Nov, 2008 - Apr, 2010

    Music City Mystique

    Percussion Teacher

    May, 2004 - Oct, 2007

    Columbia Central High School

    Taught percussion students through private lessons as well as the fall marching band.

    Percussion Teacher

    May, 2003 - Oct, 2005

    Hendersonville High School

    Taught percussion students through private lessons as well as fall marching band.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Theory & Composition

    Aug, 2002 - Dec, 2007

    Middle Tennessee State University

    Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education

    Aug, 2009 - Dec, 2010

    Middle Tennessee State University

    Certifications

    Professional Teacher

    Jul, 2014

    Franklin Special School District - Tennessee Department of Education

    Tenure

    Feb, 2017

    Franklin Special School District - Tennessee Department of Education

    Awards

    Percussion Independent World Champion

    Apr, 1998

    Winter Guard International

    Percussion Independent World Champion

    Apr, 2006

    Winter Guard International

    PASIC National Champion - Large Ensemble Division

    Nov, 2004

    Percussive Arts Society

    Percussion Independent World Champion

    Apr, 2004

    Winter Guard International

    PASIC National Champion - Small Ensemble Division

    Nov, 2003

    Percussive Arts Society

    Percussion Independent World Champion

    Apr, 2001

    Winter Guard International

    Affiliations

    BMI

    Oct, 2010

    Broadcast 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.

    Music Teachers National Association

    Feb, 2011

    The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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