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Piano with Michael H.

Dayton, Ohio

Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English, ASL- Primarily for use at home with special needs child
Teaching since 2001
Guitar Instruction, Cloud-Based Computing for educators

    About Michael H.

    My name is Mike and I operate out of the Dayton, OH area. I have 15 years experience teaching music in public schools and would love to have you study with me. I am a percussionist by nature, and that's where my expertise lies, but I am able to help out beginning to intermediate guitarists and pianists. I believe strongly in crafting well-rounded students and would love to have the opportunity to work with you. *** Lesson Details *** I'm laid back but I expect dedication to the craft. Outside practice is essential, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Music is to be enjoyed and so should the learning process. In the end, I'm all about helping the student reach his or her personal goals and will structure the lessons to guarantee success with that. *** Studio Equipment *** The in-studio lessons are in my basement studio which includes 2 drum sets, hand percussion instruments, Mac based digital audio workstation and a vocal booth for voice lessons. There is an upright piano in upstairs living room as well as several guitars. Some seating available. 1 cat in the home which could be in a separate room and is never in the basement area. Parking in the driveway or street. *** Travel Equipment *** I will provide any supplemental materials, music excerpts, digital recordings, whatever is needed to enhance a lesson. I expect the student to provide all their own instruments, primary resources and accessories. *** Specialties *** Percussion-rudimentary, orchestral and marching, drum set in various genres including jazz,fusion,rock,funk, some world. Highly skilled at working with K-12 students

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    Experience

    Percussion Coordinator

    Jul, 2012 - Present

    Fairborn High School Marching Band

    Direct marching percussion section for Fairborn High School Marching Band. This includes a winter indoor drumline.

    Youth Orchestra Percussion Coach

    Sep, 2006 - Sep, 2014

    Springfield Symphony Orchestra

    Coach orchestral percussion section for youth orchestra (grades 8-12) and direct student percussion ensemble.

    Theater Technician/Stagehand

    Jun, 2006 - Present

    IATSE Local 66; Fraze Pavilion, City of Kettering

    Stagehand and theater tech duties for local seasonal performing arts center. (Fraze) Also stagehand extra for IATSE Local 66 since 2013.

    Music Teacher

    Jun, 2004 - Present

    Huber Heights City Schools

    General Music-Elementary 2004-2011, 2013-present High School Band 2011-12 General Music- 7th Grade 2013

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Music Education

    Sep, 1993 - Dec, 1998

    Wright State University

    Guitar Instruction, Cloud-Based Computing for educators

    Jun, 2010 - Apr, 2011

    Vandercook College of Music

    Music Production

    Mar, 2006 - Jun, 2006

    Berklee College of Music (online program)

    Certifications

    Teaching License, Special K-12 Music

    Jul, 1998

    Ohio Department of Education

    Teacher's license for State of Ohio

    Languages

    ASL- Primarily for use at home with special needs child

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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