About Simon W.
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Private Studio
Jan, 2010 - PresentSelf
Lessons for children and adults in a one-on-one or ensemble setting. Emphasis in developing a personalized curriculum for each individual student. Topics include improvisation, composition, songwriting, arranging, solfege, basic guitar, basic piano, advanced electric and upright bass.
Guitar Sessions Faculty
Aug, 2016 - Sep, 2016Berklee College of Music
Ensemble assistant coach for professor Tim Miller
Ensemble and Class Room Faculty
Jun, 2016 - Jul, 2017Jazz Lab at New England Conservatory
Ensemble co-teacher and theory lecturer for high school students at this week-long Jazz camp in the 2016 & 2017 editions.
Teacher Assistant for Ran Blake
Sep, 2012 - May, 2013New England Conservatory
TA for Development of Long Term Melodic Memory and Film Noir courses at New England Conservatory.
Performing artist, teaching fellow
Sep, 2012 - May, 2017New England Conservatory's Community Performances and Partnerships
Performances and masterclasses at senior centers, schools, and homeless shelters around the Boston area.
Performer
Jan, 2008 - PresentSelf Employed (Sideman, Band Leader, Band Member)
I have performed a variety of musical styles in Europe, Canada, USA, and Chile. Even though most of my gigs are in the Jazz and Improvised music realm, I have done my fair share of Rock gigs.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Contemporary Improvisation
Sep, 2011 - May, 2015New England Conservatory
Master of Music - Jazz Performance
Sep, 2015 - May, 2017New England Conservatory
Workshop for Jazz and Creative Music
May, 2013 - Jun, 2013The Banff Centre
Awards
Blow Family Scholarship
Sep, 2011New England Conservatory
Fondo de la Música
Oct, 2019Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes, Gobierno de Chile
Francis Judd Cooke Scholarship
Sep, 2015New England Conservatory
Fondo de la Música
Oct, 2013Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes, Gobierno de Chile
Fondo de la Música
Oct, 2012Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes, Gobierno de Chile
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Oct, 2015The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
Languages
Spanish
Native Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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