About Jaxon W.
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Regional Director for California: Lead Guitar
Jul, 2014 - PresentLead Guitar
Lead Guitar is a nationwide nonprofit that implements classical guitar programs in underserved public schools. I run the affairs for the organization in California, as well as teach at 5 different schools in Los Angeles!
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug, 2016 - May, 2019USC
Teach private lessons and classes to USC guitarists.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sep, 2013 - May, 2014ASU
Taught guitar to Undergraduate Music Majors at ASU. Received a full tuition scholarship to do so.
Education
Master's of Music, Guitar Performance
Sep, 2012 - May, 2014Arizona State University
Doctor of Musical Arts, Guitar Performance
Aug, 2016 - Nov, 2019University of Southern California
Certifications
DPS Fingerprint Clearance Certified
Jan, 2014Arizona DPS
Have been background checked and fingerprint cleared.
LAUSD Tier II Certified
Aug, 2019Los Angeles Unified School District
Background Check and Fingerprint clearance to teach in LAUSD Schools.
Awards
1st Prize, Oregon State Classical Guitar Competition
Apr, 2006Oregon State Activities Association
Winner - 2018 Beverly Hills National Auditions
Apr, 2018City of Beverly Hills
1st Prize Winner, Pacific International Guitar Competition
Feb, 2017Pacific International Guitar Festival and Competition
2nd Prize, San Francisco Bay International Guitar Competition
Nov, 2016Classical Guitar Gala West
3rd prize, Sierra International Guitar Competition
Jul, 2016Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival and Competition
Fulbright Scholarship Winner
Aug, 2015Fulbright Association
4th Prize, Sierra International Guitar Competition
Jul, 2014Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival and Competition
Languages
Spanish
Native Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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