About Patrick D.
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Guitarist and Vocalist
Jan, 2015 - PresentCurly No Shoes Jr. Band
Blues band
Guitar accompanist
Jan, 2010 - Dec, 2010Naperville Church of the Brethren
Accompany choir with guitar
Musical Director
Jan, 2010 - PresentLauren Wolf Band
Classic rock Guitar, vocals, songwriter
Band Leader
Jan, 2008 - PresentHarlan Flo, Inc.
Rock/Blues/Cover band Guitar, vocals, songwriter
Private Music Instructor
Jun, 2006 - PresentMusical Expressions of Illinois LLC
• Instructed students representing a wide range of abilities and ages in electric, acoustic and bass guitar as well as ukulele • Roster is comprised of approximately 25 students who are taught on a weekly or biweekly basis • Construct and implement a musical curriculum for individual students: create a personalized learning experience for nearly 30 people • Compile supplementary materials for each student based on their individual needs; such materials can include transcriptions and/or compositions of instrumental parts, transpositions of instrumental parts and arrangements, and lead sheets • Communicate with parents and students in order to facilitate the student’s progress • Organize and promote quarterly recitals for all students
Ensemble Director and Instructor
Jun, 2006 - PresentMusical Expressions of Illinois LLC
• Organize and teach up to five student rock bands in three separate sessions: Fall, Winter and Spring • Recruit student performers at the junior high, high school and adult level: each band required vocalists, multiple guitarists, keyboardist and a bass player • Collaborate with students in order to form a set list that challenges each participant and introduces them to new music and artists • Obtain or create sheet music and lyric sheets for the songs selected by each student band: music must include individual parts for each performer • Facilitate communication between band members in order to schedule rehearsals • Lead practices in a way that ensures each student’s comprehension
Guitar accompanist
Jun, 2006 - PresentMusical Expressions of Illinois
Accompany students with the guitar during recitals and performances
Guitarist
Jan, 2006 - Jan, 2008Chainsaw DuPont
Blues band Guitar, backup vocals, keyboard, songwriter
Guitar accompanist
Jan, 2005 - May, 2006Berklee College of Music
Accompany student musicians during performances and recitals
Private Guitar Instructor
Jun, 2003 - Jun, 2004Suburban Music
• Instructed students representing a wide range of abilities and ages • Roster was comprised of approximately 15-20 students who were taught on a weekly basis • Educated various students on Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz, Reggae and Funk styles • Followed a curriculum based on Hal Leonard, Mel Bay and Berklee Guitar methods
Private Guitar Instructor
Jun, 2002 - Jun, 2003Self-Employed
• Instructed students representing a wide range of abilities and ages • Roster was comprised of approximately 10-15 students who were taught on a weekly basis • Educated all students on music theory, aural skills, ear-training, sight-reading and musicianship • Prepared students for competitions, auditions and recitals
Education
B.A. Professional Music/Music Business
Aug, 2002 - May, 2006Berklee College of Music
Advanced coursework under Choir Director, Lee Kesselman
Jun, 2009 - Jun, 2011College of DuPage
Awards
Dean's List
Jan, 2003Berklee College of Music
Berklee Achievement-based scholarship
Jun, 2003Berklee College of Music
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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