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Connor Sturge

Summary

Knowledgeable and dynamic musician with solid background in teaching and performing arts, adept at delivering compelling performances across diverse genres. Proven track record of captivating audiences and contributing to high-quality productions. Demonstrated creativity and collaboration skills, consistently enhancing team dynamics and achieving artistic excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Instructor

Renaissance Youth Center (Music On Wheels Program)
New York, NY
09.2025 - Current
  • Lead weekly after-school music classes for groups of up to 12 middle and elementary school students across multiple NYC public schools
  • Teach foundational skills in piano and drums, while providing introductory instruction in guitar, bass, and voice.
  • Adapt instruction to varied experience levels and learning styles
  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that support both technical growth and creative exploration
  • Foster creativity, confidence, and collaboration in group classroom settings
  • Represent Renaissance Youth Center as a teaching artist at partner school sites

Performing Artist

Hochschule für Musik und Theater München
Munich, Germany
11.2024
  • Represented Berklee's Global Jazz Masters through an exchange program and collaborative ensemble performance in Munich, Germany.

Drummer

Social Outreach, Boston, MA
Boston, MA
09.2024
  • Performed concerts at nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, and prisons to bring music to underserved communities.

Performing Artist

Monterey Jazz Festival
09.2022
  • Selected through Berklee's Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice to perform in a featured quintet.

Drummer

Detroit Jazz Festival Combo Competition
07.2022
  • Represented Berklee's Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice as a drummer in an ensemble at the Detroit Jazz Festival competition.

Practice Facility Monitor

Berklee College of Music
05.2023 - 07.2025
  • Assisted students with equipment, reservations, and general inquiries across multiple Berklee facilities.
  • Troubleshot PA systems and managed distribution/inventory of audio equipment.

Residential Assistant

Litchfield Jazz Camp, Hartford, CT
Hartford, CT
07.2022
  • Supervised campers, supported faculty, and assisted with program operations.

Warehouse Shipping & Receiving

Agro Greens Natural Products, Macklin, SK
Macklin, SK
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted inventory management, created Excel reports, and coordinated supply chain logistics.

Private Percussion Instructor

Lakeland College, Lloydminster, SK
Lloydminster, SK
11.2018 - 08.2020
  • Taught drum lessons to students ages 7+ in an after-school program.
  • Designed lesson plans, organized recitals, and adapted teaching for different learning styles.

Education

Master of Music - Global Jazz Performance

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
07.2025

Bachelor of Music - Performance

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
07.2024

Skills

  • Musicianship
  • Drums
  • Piano
  • Teaching
  • Composition
  • Production
  • Ableton
  • Logic
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Professional Skills

Awards

James David Harbour Scholarship – outstanding percussion student

Avedis Zildjian Scholarship

World Tour Scholarship

Thrive Scholarship

Dean’s List – every semester (8) at Berklee, 

Royal Conservatory of Music – multiple piano awards

Timeline

Music Instructor

Renaissance Youth Center (Music On Wheels Program)
09.2025 - Current

Performing Artist

Hochschule für Musik und Theater München
11.2024

Drummer

Social Outreach, Boston, MA
09.2024

Practice Facility Monitor

Berklee College of Music
05.2023 - 07.2025

Performing Artist

Monterey Jazz Festival
09.2022

Drummer

Detroit Jazz Festival Combo Competition
07.2022

Residential Assistant

Litchfield Jazz Camp, Hartford, CT
07.2022

Warehouse Shipping & Receiving

Agro Greens Natural Products, Macklin, SK
05.2021 - 08.2021

Private Percussion Instructor

Lakeland College, Lloydminster, SK
11.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Music - Performance

Berklee College of Music

Master of Music - Global Jazz Performance

Berklee College of Music
Connor Sturge