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Erik Kaszynski

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Resourceful Private Instructor with a knack for inspiring students to strive to be their best. Specialize in personalized curriculum development, innovative teaching strategies, and effective communication. Excel in patience, adaptability, and empathy, ensuring exceptional learning experiences for students of all levels.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Instructor

Firehouse Guitars Atlanta
Decatur, GA
03.2010 - Current
  • Taught priate drum kit lessons
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated different learning styles.
  • Provided individualized instruction tailored to the student's needs.

Ensemble Leader

Firehouse Guitars Atlanta
Decatur , GA
03.2010 - 08.2024
  • Created ensemble program serving young musicns
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
  • Assessed team performance against established goals and objectives.
  • Booked local shows for student bands

Private Instructor

Music Matters
Alpharetta , GA
02.2012 - 07.2017
  • Taught priavte drum kit lessons
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated different learning styles.
  • Developed effective teaching strategies to engage and motivate students.

Ensemble Leader

Music Matters
Alpharetta, GA
02.2012 - 07.2017
  • Ran rehearsals for adult bands
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.

Private Instructor

Self Employed
Bonton, MA
05.1997 - 09.2009
  • Taught private drium kit lessons.
  • Facilitated group activities to encourage collaboration and teamwork.
  • Taught group classes on world percussion and marching drum line techniques.
  • Developed effective teaching strategies to engage and motivate students.

Private Instructor

Hanover Music
Hanover, MA
02.1997 - 07.2003
  • Taught drum kit lessons to students of all ages.
  • Provided individualized instruction tailored to the student's needs.
  • Assessed student performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Masters of Music Therapy

Drexel University
Philadelphia PA
09-2027

Music Performance

Rotterdam Conservatory of Music
Rotterdam Holland
05-1998

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Berklee College of Music
Boston MA
05-1997

Skills

  • Performance Tracking
  • Project-based learning
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student Evaluation

Affiliations

  • National and International touring and recording drummer, 1997 - 2024. Performed live supporting acts such as Andrea and Mud, Coco Montoya, Tommy Castro, Tinsey Ellis, The Tams, Duke Robilard, James Armstrong, Johnnie Marshall, Eddie Kirkland, Los Lobos, Bob Margolin
  • Performed and recorded In the local Atlanta area supporting The Old Switcheroo, Nathan Nelson, The VIpers, Skye Paige, The Ivan Duke Band, The Hollidays, The Breeze Kings
  • Performed and recorded in the New England are supporting Carlos Munoz and The Tokyo Tramps

Timeline

Private Instructor

Music Matters
02.2012 - 07.2017

Ensemble Leader

Music Matters
02.2012 - 07.2017

Private Instructor

Firehouse Guitars Atlanta
03.2010 - Current

Ensemble Leader

Firehouse Guitars Atlanta
03.2010 - 08.2024

Private Instructor

Self Employed
05.1997 - 09.2009

Private Instructor

Hanover Music
02.1997 - 07.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Masters of Music Therapy

Drexel University

Music Performance

Rotterdam Conservatory of Music

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Berklee College of Music
Erik Kaszynski