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EDUCATION       Bachelor of Arts       1982 

                            Saint Johns University, Collegeville MN 

                            Psychology Major, Minor in Music                             

                                                                    

                            Berklee College of Music – Boston MA      1985-87

                            Continued coursework in Composition, Improvisation and Production                                  

SKILLS

  • Music Composition, Sound Design, Arranging, Performance, and Production

  • Instruments: Vibes, Piano, Percussion

  • Strong collaborator, communicator, and educator

  • Effective time management

  • Creative team player

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Music/Media Instructor   STEP     Anoka Hennepin School District 11            Sept 2015 – Current

                          

  • This position involves teaching 11/12 graders Music and Media Technology curriculum designed to give students an insight into the industry. Coursework involves music and media production software,                 composition, beat making, sound design, scoring, video production, music theory, and music business.

 

Lead Instructor             Minneapolis Media Institute - Edina, MN                        Jan 2010 – Aug 2015

  • Courses taught include LOGIC music production software, Studio Recording, Sound Design, Advanced Content Creation, Group Dynamics, Team Development, Music Theory, and Entertainment Business.

 

Adjunct Instructor        University of Minnesota Music Department                   Jan 2000 – 2010

                           

  • Provided lessons on Vibraphone Technique and Jazz Improvisation

  • Presented Master Classes

  • Participated in all Auditions and Jurys

     

     

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