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Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2010
Ph.D - Music Education

    About Nick D.

    4.8
    (5)
    Nick is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Music Education from Florida State University. Previously, he attended The University of Texas at Austin where he earned a bachelor's degree in Music Education, taught high school and middle school band and guitar for 3 years in Austin, TX, most recently earning a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting from Louisiana State University. As an instrumentalist, Nick has performed on all brass instruments, guitar, and electric bass in a variety of settings for over fifteen years. He is proficient in teaching in most every music style and genre. Wether you are looking to perform classical music in your church group, learn to sing and play that song on guitar you've always loved, or just want to learn to write/arrange music on the side, Nick is happy to help you along your journey to achieve your musical potential!

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-7 AM
    5:30 PM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    5:30 PM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    6 AM-7 AM
    5:30 PM-7 PM
    Thursday
    5:30 PM-7 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-7 AM
    5:30 PM-7 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-3 PM
    Sunday
    7 AM-3 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $15
    45 minutes
    $20
    60 minutes
    $25
    90 minutes
    $35
    120 minutes
    $45
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    4.8
    5 Reviews
    Maggie
    Online
    Nick was patient with a brand new learner and explained things in a very easy to understand way. He didnt just talk, he asked questions to explore whether the student was grasping the information. Very happy to be working with him as is my daughter!
    Posted Sep 2, 2020
    Ryan
    Student's home
    Very helpful and patient Ryan has also taken piano for 3 yrs and Nick was helpful in showing Ryan how reading music on both instruments worked and fingering.Ryan is 10
    Posted Jun 30, 2016
    Jacquie Novoa
    Student's home
    I was a little nervous how to start my new lesson, he is pretty good in breaking the ice to make you feel comfortable!
    Posted Jun 16, 2016
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    Experience

    Private Lesson Instructor

    Aug, 2010 - Jun, 2011

    Pflugerville Middle School

    Taught private tuba lessons for middle school age students.

    Graduate Assistant

    Jul, 2018 - May, 2020

    Louisiana State Univeristy

    Assist with three concert bands, the marching band, and undergraduate music courses within the university.

    Band Director

    Jul, 2016 - Jun, 2018

    Akins High School

    Instructed three concert bands, the marching band, and the jazz band.

    Performer

    Jan, 2016 - May, 2018

    The Waterloo Wind Band

    Perform tradition wind ensemble repertoire in a community performance driven ensemble. Check us out at https://waterloowindband.wordpress.com

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2015 - Jul, 2016

    Travis High School and Mendez Middle School

    Ran the choral and classroom guitar programs in addition to instructing a beginning percussion class.

    Student Teacher

    Jan, 2015 - Jun, 2015

    McCallum High School

    Worked with the students and teachers of the award winning McCallum High School band program in wind ensemble and jazz band settings.

    Student Teacher

    Jan, 2015 - Jun, 2015

    Kealing Middle School

    Worked with the students and teachers of the Kealing Middle School band program. Instructed beginning oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trombone, euphonium, and tuba classes. Instructed wind ensembles and the jazz band.

    Private Lesson Instructor

    Jan, 2014 - Jun, 2014

    O Henry Middle School

    Taught private trumpet lessons.

    Guitar Private Lesson Instructor

    Jan, 2013 - Aug, 2013

    Kids in a New Groove

    Taught guitar lessons for a nonprofit organization Kids in a New Groove. They provide music education to create short goals with a dependable instructors for long term improvements in their ongoing education.

    Performer

    Jan, 2013 - May, 2018

    The Cinematic Symphony

    Perform with the premier film and video game music wind ensemble located in Austin, TX. Check us out at http://www.cinematicsymphony.com

    Education

    Bachelor of Music - Music Education

    Aug, 2010 - May, 2015

    University of Texas at Austin

    Ph.D - Music Education

    Jul, 2020

    Florida State University

    Master of Music - Instrumental Conducting

    Jul, 2018 - May, 2020

    Louisiana State University

    Certifications

    All-Level Teacher Certification in Music (Music EC-12 and PPR Exams)

    Jun, 2015

    TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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