About Matthew C.
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Music Theory Instructor
Aug, 2013 - PresentOccidental College
Music Fundamentals course - Class size 40. Covers music notation, chord progressions, transcriptions, dictation, transposition, harmony, rhythm, and basic conducting.
Drumming Instructor
Aug, 2013 - Apr, 2014AMDA College and Conservatory for Performing Arts
Rhythm course studying all possibilities of syncopation and polyrhythm in 4/4, 12/8, and 3/4 time signatures. - Class size 20.
Percussion Instructor
Jun, 2011 - May, 2013Cabrillo Middle School
Percussion Methods and Basics to 6-8th grade students.
Percussion Instructor
Jun, 2010 - Apr, 2014Newbury Park HS
Class 3 days/week addressing Fundamentals of Musicianship and Percussion Ensemble Director. Director of Bands: Dennis Crystal.
Percussion Department Chair
Jan, 2009 - PresentVentura College
Private Lessons for music majors, Percussion Methods course, Director of Percussion Ensemble. Private Lessons for music majors, Percussion Methods course, Director of Percussion Ensemble.
Music Instructor
Aug, 2008 - May, 2011California Institute of the Arts-CAP Program
Taught general musicianship through CalArts/CAP in various programs to “at risk” youth in Santa Clarita Valley.
Percussion Instructor
Aug, 2006 - May, 2008Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music
Taught Secondary Percussion Lessons to non-majors.
Education
BFA
Aug, 2004 - May, 2008Oberlin Conservatory of Music
MFA
Aug, 2008 - May, 2010California Institute of the Arts
Certifications
SITE Teaching Credential
May, 2012Institute for Teaching Excellence
On-going leadership training, guided workshops, and collegial consultation. Involved experiential learning, increased professional development skills, offered new techniques for the classroom, implemented new strategies to improve student learning and increase teaching effectiveness.
Awards
GRAMMY Nominee
Nov, 2012National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Yamaha Performing Artist
Aug, 2013Yamaha
Remo Endorser
Aug, 2013Remo Drum Heads
Sabian Cymbal Artist
Aug, 2013Sabian Cymbals
Black Swamp Endorser
Aug, 2013Black Swamp Percussion
Innovative Artist
Aug, 2013Innovative Percussion Mallets
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
Jan, 2009Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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