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About Matthew G.
Experience
Drum Instructor
Mar, 2012 - PresentRock U. - Escondido CA
Private in home drum instruction
Drum Instructor
May, 2011 - Nov, 2012YMCA (Ecke) Encinitas
Group and private drum instuction
Drum Instructor
Jan, 2011 - PresentCalifornia Music Studios - Encinitas CA.
Private home and in studio drum instruction
Drum Instructor
Jan, 1993 - Nov, 2008The Drum Circuit - San Luis Obispo CA.
Private home and in studio drum instruction
Education
Drums and Percussion
Jul, 1989 - Aug, 1990Musicians Institute (P.I.T.) - Hollywood CA.
Bachelor Of Arts
Jan, 1993 - Jun, 1997California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Certifications
Professional Musician : Drums / Percussion
Aug, 1990Musicians Institute (P.I.T.)
A one year full time course of study. In-depth instruction from acknowledged leaders in music education.
Recognized "Artist"
Jan, 2001Sabian Cymbal Company
Artist Level Endorsement
Awards
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
Jun, 1988Van Nuys High School
Matthew Gittelson
Dec, 1997Drum Circuit Drum Shop
Affiliations
Vic Firth Education Team
Mar, 1993The Vic Firth Company is proud to be among the most educationally conscientious companies in the music industry. Vic Firth Company has collaborated with some of the top educational minds around the globe to support percussion education. As we witness the growth of percussion education, we are encouraged to further develop and diversify our already highly successful program. Started in 1997 as a means to foster dialogue between percussion educators of all levels and strengths, the Vic Firth Education Team remains the industry’s innovating force in providing resources to percussion educators. As we witness the growth of percussion education, we are encouraged to further develop and diversify our already highly successful program.
California Music Education Association
Feb, 2008CMEA is an affiliate of the National Association for Music Education. NAfME, one of the the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education
Ventura County Blues Society
Oct, 2006The Ventura County Blues Society is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Blues music by providing awareness and supporting Blues education in the Ventura County and surrounding areas. In addition, the society will provide funding to community charities. This will be accomplished by: Promoting community blues events. Providing a forum to discuss blues music, its performers, performances, writers, promoters and historians. Increasing awareness of blues events, performers, venues, publications and recordings. Providing access to all music lovers in support of the blues genre by scheduling monthly events.
Sabian Education Network
Jan, 1997Our mission is provide you, the teacher, with a place to come together with other educators to improve your education and business skills and take your teaching practice to the next level.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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