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AIDAN COTNER

New York,NY

Summary

Personable Private Music Teacher with strong foundation in jazz studies and instruction. Highly competent in teaching proper techniques for diverse music styles. Motivated by helping students meet goals and foster lifelong love of music.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Guitar Instructor

New Song School for the Arts
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Built rapport with students and family members.
  • Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
  • Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.

Assistant Musical Director

New Hope Fellowship Church
11.2020 - 11.2022
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.

Freelance Musician

Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
  • Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
  • Toured with successful bands, providing professional, punctual backing support.
  • Transpose music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.

Private Instructor

Self-employeed
01.2014 - Current
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
  • Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.

Guitar Instructor

New York City Guitar School
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Assisted clients in preparing for auditions or performances
  • Developed strong communication skills by effectively interacting with diverse student populations, parents, fellow faculty members, and administrators.
  • Optimized instruction based on student feedback and assessments of courses.

Education

Masters - Jazz Performance

University of North Texas
08.2022

Bachelors - Jazz Studies

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
04.2020

Skills

  • Music Performance Skills
  • Music Composition Skills
  • Advanced Communication Skills
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Detail Oriented
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Church Programming
  • Musical Theory and Practice

Accomplishments

  • Finalist in 2019 Wilson International Guitar Competition
  • Worked an collaborated with musicians that include Etienne Charles, Luther Alison, Rodney Whitaker, and many others
  • Experience with touring including many cross country tours as well as a tour of Japan

Timeline

Guitar Instructor

New York City Guitar School
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Musical Director

New Hope Fellowship Church
11.2020 - 11.2022

Guitar Instructor

New Song School for the Arts
08.2020 - 11.2022

Freelance Musician

Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current

Private Instructor

Self-employeed
01.2014 - Current

Masters - Jazz Performance

University of North Texas

Bachelors - Jazz Studies

Michigan State University

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