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About Doctor Joshua G.
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Pianist
Jan, 2010 - PresentPiano Teacher / Peak Potential Trainer (via Piano Lessons)
I optimize Human Potential through Music Lessons!
Volunteer Piano Instructor
Jun, 2008 - Feb, 2010Denton County Juvenile Probation
Application of "Behavior Management" through piano lessons to rehabilitate detainees with structured, disciplined and positive life building skills. Preparing detainees for piano solo performance at the graduation ceremony. Encouraging graduates to continue playing piano upon their release back to their communities.
Wealth Managing Member
Apr, 2008 - PresentWealth Coach for Youth
Managing passive financial investment portfolio. Working with power team members who include but not limited to: attorney, financial broker, investment agent, banker, business associate, accountant, bookkeeper, office manager, private contractor, etc. Ongoing participant of financial investment and self-improvement seminars (both online and onsite) in understanding the liquidity and volatility of the local and global economy.
Member
Feb, 2008 - Mar, 2010North Central Texas College, Small Business Development Center Network
Participating in the government-funded monthly meeting to discuss various issues and challenges encountered by small business owners and entrepreneurs. Topics of discussion include bookkeeping, accounting and budgeting; understanding asset-liability-income-expense; long-term passive investment income versus W2 earned income; writing a business plan; setting 3-month to 5-year goals; market analysis; return on investment analysis; loan and grant proposals; different business entities such as sole-proprietorship, limited liability company, partnership, s-corporation and c-corporation; SBA loans (government guaranteed small business administration loans); 501C3 non-profit entity loans; 1031 exchange; Women/Diverse Business Services; FICA taxes; funding retirement with debt instead of equity; Internet marketing and etc.
Piano Faculty / Music Teacher
Jan, 2001 - Dec, 2009Selwyn College Preparatory School
Preparing and conducting lessons for general music (history, theory and appreciation classes), piano lab and individual piano instruction. Responsible for grading students and other assignments related to school wide music productions. Directing digital keyboard ensemble and children choir. Applying technology and Internet usage in music learning. Researching application of Montessori and Kindermusik Philosophy to music learning. Functioning as performing pianist and accompanist (choir, vocalists and instrumentalists) for various school functions such as graduation commencement, social and fund-raising events. Target-marketing to expand home-school students’ enrollment in the Fine Arts and Enrichment classes.
Piano Instructor / Music Teacher / Intern for Doctoral Research Project
Sep, 2000 - Jun, 2003Ogilvy Music Academy and Community School
Application of group teaching, technology and Internet in piano lessons. Researching Montessori philosophy in music learning. Directing and accompanying children choir for various musical performances.
Lecturer / Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sep, 1993 - Aug, 2000Northwestern University
Supervising and evaluating undergraduate and graduate piano pedagogy majors. Registering, auditioning, interviewing prospective non-music majors for elective piano classes. Teaching keyboard musicianship classes to non-piano music majors .Teaching at the National High School Music Institute Summer Camp. Teaching preparatory piano students aged 4 to retiree (private lessons, theory, history and appreciation classes, monthly group lessons). Preparing students for the Illinois State Theory and Performance Syllabus Examinations. Directing digital keyboard ensemble
Graduate Assistant
Sep, 1989 - Aug, 1993Michigan State University
Teaching private and group piano lessons. Accompanying voice major performance workshop, Choral Union and Women's Glee Club Choir. Accompanying Ballet and Modern Dance classes. Representing Music Teachers National Association, Students Chapter, at the Capital Music Teachers Association's summer workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance and Pedagogy)
Aug, 1989University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama
Doctor of Music (Piano Performance and Pedagogy)
Jun, 2003Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
Master of Music (Piano Performance)
Aug, 1993Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Mandarin
Native Proficiency
Malay
Native Proficiency
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