Guitar with Micheal S.

University of Oregon

I have been an instructor of music theory, ear training and guitar since 2017 at the University of Oregon.

University of Colorado

I was a teaching assistant for undergraduate music courses.

Private Music Studio

I have operated my own guitar studio since 1998.

West Liberty State College

University of Oregon

University of Colorado

West Liberty University

West Liberty University

Multiple State Certification Boards

I am also a certified K-12 music teacher.

University of Colorado

University of Oregon

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

The mission of the Society for American Music is to stimulate the appreciation, performance, creation and study of American musics of all eras and in all their diversity, including the full range of activities and institutions associated with these musics throughout the world.

The Society for Music Theory promotes the development of and engagement with music theory as a scholarly and pedagogical discipline. We construe this discipline broadly as embracing all approaches, from conceptual to practical, and all perspectives, including those of the scholar, listener, composer, performer, teacher, and student. The Society is committed to fostering diversity, exclusivity, and gender equity in the field.

Native Proficiency