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Armando Silva
El Cajon,California
Summary
Innovative professional adept at managing up to 45 students between ages 5 to 30 while cultivating productive atmosphere. Successful at monitoring growth through creative assessments and creating detailed lesson plans. Demonstrated leverage expertise to advance organizational goals and guide students towards excellence in musical performance.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Self Employed ServicesSan Diego
Freelance Musician
01.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Composed, arranged and rehearsed music for live performances.
- Collaborated with other musicians to create new musical pieces.
- Created original compositions for use in advertising campaigns.
- Performed at venues such as clubs, bars and festivals.
- Recorded demos of songs for potential clients.
- Taught private lessons in instrumentation or composition techniques.
- Researched current trends in the music industry to stay up-to-date on developments.
- Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs and bands.
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatory flexibility to engage guests and deliver entertainment.
- Transcribed musical compositions to adapt for particular ensembles.
- Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.
- Played brass and percussion instruments for variety of religious services.
- Performed in pit orchestra for Lamb's Players Theater and the Diversionary Theater productions.
Sam Ash MusicSan Diego
Music Teacher
06.2015 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Instructed students on the fundamentals of brass playing, including how to read music and proper breathing technique.
- Developed lesson plans for beginning, intermediate, and advanced level classes.
- Demonstrated correct embouchure, posture, and hand position for different instruments.
- Provided individualized instruction in order to help each student reach their goals.
- Assessed student performance during practice sessions and provided feedback as needed.
- Encouraged students to practice regularly in order to improve their skills.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners with varying levels of ability.
- Monitored student progress through periodic assessments and evaluations.
- Created an inviting atmosphere that was conducive to learning by providing positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Helped students develop technical proficiency on their instrument through drills and exercises.
- Taught sight reading techniques in order to enable successful performances from sheet music.
- Prepared students for auditions or competitions by providing guidance on repertoire selection.
- Incorporated improvisation into lessons when appropriate for more experienced players.
- Collaborated with other instructors to ensure a comprehensive musical education for all students.
- Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
United States Marine CorpsSan Diego
United States Marine Corps Musician
10.2003 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Composed and performed original music for a variety of audiences.
- Recorded, mixed and mastered albums in professional studios.
- Played live shows with full bands and solo performances.
- Collaborated with other musicians to create unique soundscapes.
- Created custom arrangements for songs to fit the venue or occasion.
- Instructed students on various musical instruments, techniques and theory.
- Organized rehearsals, concerts and events to promote upcoming projects.
- Conducted research into different genres of music to expand knowledge base.
- Maintained equipment such as guitars, amplifiers and recording devices.
- Traveled extensively to perform at various venues around the country.
- Taught music classes at local schools to introduce children to music.
- Arranged tours for bands by booking gigs, travel accommodations and more.
- Edited audio recordings for use in film scores, commercials and other media.
- Performed studio session work including background trumpet.
- Engaged with fans through meet and greets, signings and other promotional activities.
- Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities.
- Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally.
- Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances.
- Managed requests for specific musical pieces.
- Performed in front of live audiences on television and as part of theater productions.
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
- Directed, planned, created and led over 50 musical performances.
- Memorized musical selections, routines and cues while singing acapella with accompaniments.
Education
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Music Education
05-2023
Grossmont CollegeEl Cajon, CA
Associate of Arts from Classical Music Studies
05-2015
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Single Subject Credential from K-12 Musical Performance
Skills
- Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
- Performance direction
- Group and individual instruction
- Pedagogy and Music Theory
- Student needs assessment
- Classroom Management
- Performance preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance Management
Affiliations
- Actively involved in a daily and spiritually based program
- Active Gym goer with structured workout routines
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Nominated for "Marine Musician of the Year" while on active duty with the United States Marine Corps Field Bands in 2010
References
References available upon request.
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Timeline
Music Teacher
Sam Ash Music
06.2015 - 07.2019
Freelance Musician
Self Employed Services
01.2012 - Current
United States Marine Corps Musician
United States Marine Corps
10.2003 - 06.2012
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts from Music Education
Grossmont College
Associate of Arts from Classical Music Studies
San Diego State University
Single Subject Credential from K-12 Musical Performance