Experienced Music Teacher
Over
20 years of
successful teaching.
Qualified in piano, drums, guitar, and accordion.
Helps students of all levels to determine and achieve their
goals, and to increase their proficiency and enjoyment of musical
expression.
Skilled at teaching and performing a wide variety of musical
styles.
Emphasizes applied knowledge of music theory.
Performance and production experience lend added dimension
to instruction.
Students range from
children to adults, beginners to advanced players.
Emphasis on music as
a language and ability to adapt to different musical
situations.
Relaxed atmosphere,
inspiring creativity.
Balance between
structured goals and responsiveness to each student’s unique
interests.
Students have won
state awards (IGSMA and IHSA), participated in honors ensembles (IMEA),
and
received scholarships.
Students have gone
on to play professionally.
Experienced Performer/Recording Producer/Writer/Engineer
Performed
at a myriad
of Chicago area music venues, private
and corporate functions.
Had the opportunity to play/record with many of Chicago’s
finest musicians, including Rusty Jones, Nick Tountas, Larry Novak,
John Bany,
Tim Davis, Barrett Deems, Jeff Newell, Frank D'Rone, Stuart Rosenberg,
Tom
Scheckel, Gary Pigg, etc.
Many years of experience as church musician for several
local churches.
Produce, record and play on song/album/demo projects for
songwriters and performers, assisting with arrangements, stylistic
choices,
instrumental and vocal techniques, etc.
Proficient with music software, productions techniques, etc.
Created and produced auto-accompaniment styles for the Lowrey
Organ Company.
Written and produced original music for advertising and
promotional materials.
Produced and recorded instrumental backing tracks for public school
student musical productions.
Education
Bachelor
of Music in
Composition, 1980
De Paul University, Chicago
Post graduate, 1983-84
De Paul University, Chicago
Jazz Arranging course with Cliff Colnot