About Rick C.
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Guitar teacher/instructor
Jun, 1969 - PresentRick C.
I've been teaching professionally since 1969 through private instruction, workshops and clinics. I owned a music school/store for 8 years and was the head instructor there as well (see below).
Program Director
Aug, 2010 - Jan, 2012Sedona Performers Guild's "Studio Live"
I produced and managed an ongoing concert series for a 100 seat venue in Sedona, AZ. The series featured both local and regional artists as well as touring and nationally renowned performers. We also occasionally hosted workshops and master classes with some of the performers and hosted song circles and guitar circles for the community.
owner/manager
Mar, 1980 - Oct, 1988Wood & Strings Music Center in Arlington, MA
I created and ran a music center in the 80s in the Boston area. It was a music center featuring private instruction with twenty teachers on staff, workshops and clinics, a retail shop featuring folk and acoustic instruments and recordings, and a concert venue for acoustic performers from around the New England area. When I sold W&S in 1988 to move to Arizona, we had about 200 students per week enrolled. I was one of the fingerstyle guitar teachers as well.
Professional Guitarist
Jun, 1969 - PresentRick C.
I've been performing professionally for about as long as I've been teaching. I've performed in various settings, from solo guitarist, to my Meadowlark duo & ensemble, to rock and roll bands. Currently, I perform regularly as a member of Meadowlark and most frequently as a soloist sharing what I call "GUITARtistry", my unique fingerstyle arrangements of 'Baby Boomer Classics' & more!
Education
B. A.
Sep, 1969 - Jun, 1973University of Rhode Island
Certification in Music Education
Sep, 1979 - Jun, 1980New England Conservatory of Music and Emmanuel College
Courses in Music Theory
Jul, 1974 - Jun, 1975Rhode Island School of Music
Certifications
Certified Music Teacher in Massachusetts
Jun, 1980New England Conservatory of Music
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Feb, 2009State of Arizona
I have a fingerprint card on file with the State of Arizona for teaching in schools and workshops. Copy available upon request.
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