Ear Training with Jeff A.
Identify all basic elements of music by hearing with the aid of a Music professional.
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About Jeff A.
Experience
Guitar, piano, bass, percussion, ukulele, snare drum, ear training, music theory, music technology teacher.
Aug, 1995 - PresentUniversities, public schools, commercial music stores, private practice, community education programs, internet
Taught more than 26,000 private music lessons and 160 sections of classes on several different subjects, such as music theory, ear training, sight singing, guitar, creative music, guitar pedagogy, and more.
Conductor/Music Director
Aug, 2003 - May, 2009University of North Dakota
Conductor/Music Director of a guitar ensemble
Audio/Video Recording and Production
Jan, 1995 - PresentJLA Music
Record and produce audio and video recordings found on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, YouTube, and retail stores.
Music Critic/Writer
Jun, 1990 - May, 1991Grand Forks Herald
Write music reviews and articles
Music Director
Jun, 1988 - Aug, 1990Public Radio
Music director and on-air classical music announcer
Freelance Writer
May, 1983 - PresentJLA Music
Write articles on a freelance basis - published in several periodical, as well as being a former music critic for a newspaper.
President/Member of Board of Directors
Apr, 1983 - Jul, 1985Grand Forks Guitar Guild
Promote and perform classical guitar chamber music.
College music teacher and master class teacher
Jan, 1982 - May, 2009Universities in US and China
Taught various subjects such as music theory, ear training, individual guitar, guitar class, guitar pedagogy, creative music, graduate music theory review, special projects, and guitar literature.
Owner/Operator
Sep, 1979 - PresentJLA Music
Own and operate JLA Music, a comprehensive music services business.
Music performer
Sep, 1979 - Presentvarious groups and organizations
Perform music 100's of times with groups (bands, chamber music, soloist with orchestra, wind ensemble, or choir) or as an individual in US, China, and Canada, including the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Shaghai, Winnipeg, Minneapolis, and Nanchung, including radio and television.
Music Engraver
Sep, 1979 - PresentJLA Music
Create professional music engravings of composers' and arrangers' music.
Composer/Arranger
Jan, 1978 - PresentJLA Music
Compose and arrange music for wind ensemble, chamber orchestra, solo, chamber music, and electronic media.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Music Education
Aug, 1975 - May, 1980University of North Dakota
Music Technology Workshops
Jun, 1994 - Jun, 1994University of North Dakota
Master Class with classical guitarist Sharon Isbin, winner of multiple Grammy Awards
Mar, 1984 - Mar, 1984University of North Dakota
Master of Arts, Music Theory and Classical Guitar
Aug, 1980 - Dec, 1981University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Certifications
Certificate of Participation, Christopher Parkening Master Class, Observer
Aug, 1979Montana State University
Over a four-day period, observed world-renowned classical guitarist Christopher Parkening tutor classical guitar students.
Management and Supervision
Jun, 1980University of North Dakota
Certificate in Management and Supervision
Awards
Americanism
May, 1975American Legion
Named One of the Faculty "Stars"
Jan, 2006University of North Dakota
Pi Kappa Lambda
Sep, 2005University
Artist of the Week
Jul, 1998Grand Forks Herald
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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