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Christian Burrola

Burbank,CA

Summary

Seasoned, talented, and hardworking Musician with 4 years of experience teaching students of various ages music instruments, including guitar, bass, and piano with an emphasis on the practical use of ear training technique and music theory. Proficient in monitoring student performance, achievement, and progress. Innovative and open-minded, always looking for the best ways to promote student growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant & Restocking

Ametron
04.2022 - Current
  • Assembled merchandise for demonstration.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.

Music Teacher

Self-employeed
03.2019 - Current
  • Mentored students of various ages and backgrounds in music theory and piano performance.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Developed my own resources to teach complex topics in a simple way.

Freelance Arranger

Self Employed
06.2008 - Current
  • Musical Director for Jojo of the Mary Jane Girls
  • Wrote horn and piano arrangements for Richard Bean of Malo
  • Wrote horn arrangements for Steve Salas of Tierra,
  • Composed material for Disney Channel.

Freelance Musician

Self Employed
06.2005 - Current
  • Performed with Rick Stevens of Tower of Power
  • Ellis Hall of Tower of Power
  • Steve Salas of Tierra
  • Joshua Aaron
  • Richard Bean of Malo
  • Jojo of the Mary Jane Girls

Section Bass Player

Casa 0101 Theater
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
  • Provided rhythmic foundation for 5 person group during weekly performances.
  • Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
  • Read music and memorized parts for shows.

Education

Music

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA

High School Diploma -

Burbank High School
Burbank
06.2011

Skills

  • Proficient in Piano and Bass Performance and Instruction (All Levels)
  • Beginner to intermediate Guitar Instruction
  • Expert in Music Theory
  • Relationship Building
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Time Management Skills
  • Lesson Planning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Creative Thinking

Timeline

Sales Assistant & Restocking

Ametron
04.2022 - Current

Music Teacher

Self-employeed
03.2019 - Current

Section Bass Player

Casa 0101 Theater
02.2016 - 05.2016

Freelance Arranger

Self Employed
06.2008 - Current

Freelance Musician

Self Employed
06.2005 - Current

Music

Glendale Community College

High School Diploma -

Burbank High School
Christian Burrola