Aidan Murrow
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic music instructor and touring musician with diverse performance experience, and expertise in effective instruction through tailored lesson plans for private lessons and group classes. I teach a studio of about 40 students and perform with several ensembles regularly across a wide spectrum of genres, including jazz, classical, R&B, country, rock, and pop, around the Kansas City area multiple times a week. times a week.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Instructor
REW Music
Kansas City, Missouri
09.2023 - Current
- Currently, I instruct a studio of about 40 private lesson students for guitar, bass, and ukulele.
- Crafted engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student skill levels, across all age ranges.
- Instructed students in music theory and performance techniques.
- Organized recitals and performances to highlight student talent.
- Conducted group classes in order to encourage collaboration among students.
Touring Musician
Damien Gunn Band
Kansas City, MO
03.2024 - Current
- Traveled across the country for numerous residencies at clubs including the world famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson Hole, WY, Saloon No. 10 in Deadwood, SD, the Gaslight Social in Casper, WY, and the Outlaw Saloon in Cheyenne, WY.
- Performed at numerous world-renowned festivals, including the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Country Stampede Music Festival, and Santa Caligon Days.
- Currently play multiple times a week with the group around Kansas City and surrounding cities.
JLove Band
Jamie Roland Pulliam Chase
Kansas City, MO
03.2023 - Current
- Perform regularly at various notable venues in the Kansas City area including the Blue Room and Lonnie's Reno Club amongst others.
- Performed at notable music festivals including the Paxico Blues Festival.
- Opened for R&B star Keith Washington.
Freelance Musician
Various Band Leaders
Kansas City, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Currently performing with multiple notable band leaders/groups in Kansas City including Chloe McFadden, Andrew Vogesser, Matt Robertson, Isaiah Petrie, Henry Scamurra, and Nick Hmeljak's Open Channel amongst others
Broadway Pit Musician
Paramount Pictures
Rochester, NY
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed the Guitar 2 part in the Broadway production of Mean Girls directed by Benedict Braxton-Smith.
- Collaborated with the professional touring orchestra and directors for the production.
Pit Musician
Various Schools/Colleges
Rochester, NY
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Performed in the pit orchestra for a production of Pippin the Musical at Nazareth College (NY) in October of 2021.
- Performed in the pit orchestra for a production of Seussical the Musical at Calkins Road Middle School (NY) in February of 2022.
- Performed in the pit orchestra for a production of Shrek the Musical at Visitation School (MO) in July of 2023.
- Performed in the pit orchestra for a production of Grease the Musical at CBC High School (MO) in February of 2017.
2018 Jazz Band of America
Music For All
Indianapolis, IN
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Performed as the sole guitarist in the 2018 Jazz Band of America, under the direction of saxophonist Jeff Rupert, alongside trumpeter Sean Jones as a guest artist.
- Collaborated with the director and band members on creative media through Music For All.
2018 Missouri All State Jazz Band
MOAJE
Osage Beach, MO
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Performed as the sole guitarist in the 2018 Missouri All-State Jazz Band, under the direction of trumpeter Byron Stripling.
- Gleaned valuable musical insight from Byron Stripling on performance quality, spiritual elements of performing music, and the importance of tradition in the jazz idiom.
2017 Berklee Newport Jazz Summer Camp
Berklee College of Music
Newport, RI
08.2017 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with notable jazz artists including pianist and director of the program, Danilo Perez, as well as current members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Saturday Night Live Band.
- Studied under David Gilmore for the duration of the camp.
2017 Missouri All State Band
MOAJE
Osage Beach, MO
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Performed as the sole guitarist in the 2017 Missouri All State Jazz Band, under the direction of drummer, Matt Wilson.
- Gleaned valuable musical insight from Matt Wilson on performance quality, practice routines, and how to market oneself as a musician in today's age.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies And Contemporary Media
Eastman School of Music
Rochester, NY05-2022
Skills
- Diverse performance experience
- Group instruction experience
- Private instruction experience
- Effective lesson planning
- Music theory knowledge and instruction
- Musical composition
- Ensemble direction and collaboration
- Time management
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Recital organization
Timeline
Touring Musician
Damien Gunn Band
03.2024 - Current
Music Instructor
REW Music
09.2023 - Current
JLove Band
Jamie Roland Pulliam Chase
03.2023 - Current
Broadway Pit Musician
Paramount Pictures
07.2022 - 07.2022
Freelance Musician
Various Band Leaders
01.2022 - Current
Pit Musician
Various Schools/Colleges
10.2018 - 07.2022
2018 Jazz Band of America
Music For All
03.2018 - 03.2018
2018 Missouri All State Jazz Band
MOAJE
01.2018 - 01.2018
2017 Berklee Newport Jazz Summer Camp
Berklee College of Music
08.2017 - 08.2017
2017 Missouri All State Band
MOAJE
01.2017 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies And Contemporary Media
Eastman School of Music