Damian Goggans
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Disciplined, educated, highly motivated student, classical guitarist, actor, composer, researcher, and aspiring teacher.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Assistant
Oberlin Office of Residential Life
Oberlin, Oh
08.2023 - Current
- Build and maintain community amongst residents in the Afrikan Heritage House at Oberlin College
Assistant Teacher
Cleveland Classical Guitar Society
Cleveland, Oh
10.2018 - Current
- Assist guitar instructors, teach lessons and organize data collection
Artistic Consultant
Tri-C Strings Attached Camp
Cleveland , OH
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Taught various levels of Music Theory to the campers.
- Taught and directed beginner and intermediate Orchestra.
Usher, House Manager, Sales
Central Ticket Service
Oberlin, Oh
10.2021 - 05.2021
- Welcomed patrons, sold tickets, and managed the 'house' staff
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Guitar Performance, African American Music
Oberlin Conservatory
Oberlin, Oh05-2025
Diploma - Orchestra And Composition
Cleveland School of the Arts
Cleveland, Oh05.2021
Skills
- Classical Guitarist
- Cellist
- Composer
- Writer
- Public Speaker
- Tutor
- Mentor
- Music Researcher
References
- Dianna Richardson, Cleveland School of the Arts, dianna.richardson@clevelandmetroschools.org
- Erik Mann, Cleveland Institute of Music, 440.278.0728, erik@cleguitar.org
- Dr. Candice Raynor, Oberlin College, craynor@oberlin.edu
- Dr. Courtney-Savali Andrews, Oberlin College and Conservatory, candrew3@oberlin.edu
- Dr. Thomas Talawa Prestø, tpresto@oberlin.edu
Awards
- Honor Roll for 9-10th Grade
- Citizens Award (2018) from the Mayor Frank Jackson
- Student Of the Year from the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society(2021)
Groups
- Leader of Afrikan Heritage House Admin Team, 8/01/24
- President of Brotherhood @ Oberlin, 08/01/23 - 05/01/24
- US Guitar Orchestra, 07/05/22 - 07/15/22
- Musical Pathway Fellowship, 08/01/18 - 05/01/21
- GFA Mentorship Program, 11/01/20 - 06/01/20
Timeline
Artistic Consultant
Tri-C Strings Attached Camp
06.2024 - 07.2024
Residential Assistant
Oberlin Office of Residential Life
08.2023 - Current
Usher, House Manager, Sales
Central Ticket Service
10.2021 - 05.2021
Assistant Teacher
Cleveland Classical Guitar Society
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Guitar Performance, African American Music
Oberlin Conservatory
Diploma - Orchestra And Composition
Cleveland School of the Arts