Acoustic Guitar with Jacob W.

New School Of Music

I currently teach group guitar classes at a local charter school for disadvantaged children aged 6-12. We focus on learning songs, note reading, and the fundamentals of music, and have lots of fun! Teaching these group guitar classes has given me the ability to teach kids of all ages, no matter how young.

Princess Cruise Lines, LTD.

As a member of the house band on Princess Cruise ships, I played production shows and backed up guest entertainers in an 800-seat theater. Styles ranged from Motown, to oldies rock 'n roll, to big band swing, classical, and beyond. I also played jazz sets and solo guitar. I completed 8 contracts on 8 different ships, traveling all over the globe.

University of North Texas

As a Teaching Fellow for Jazz Guitar, I was responsible for teaching undergraduate guitar majors in one of the largest Jazz Studies programs in the U.S. I was responsible for teaching basics of music theory (chords, scales, and arpeggios) as well as sight-reading, repertoire, and improvisation, making sure that students were well prepared for end-of-semester jury evaluations. I also conducted the "Super 400" guitar ensemble (6 guitars + rhythm section).

Austin School of Music

As a guitar instructor, I taught lessons to hundreds of beginners and intermediate players of all ages (8-65). With very young students I taught basic note reading, chords and songs. I also taught rock riffs, songs, and techniques, as well as music theory.

University of Texas

University of North Texas

Phi Beta Kappa - UT-Austin

Phi Kappa Lambda - University of North Texas

Limited Proficiency

Native Proficiency