Hatton Taylor
Guitar Instructor
Nashville,TN
Summary
Professional music educator with strong focus on guitar instruction, adept at developing customized lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Experienced in team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and consistently achieving results. Skilled in diverse guitar techniques, music theory, and performance coaching, with reliable and flexible approach that ensures students' progress and engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Guitar Instructor
Self-employeed
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted students in setting achievable goals, leading to measurable improvement in skill levels and overall proficiency.
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate varying skill levels for all students
- Assisted students in learning proficient technique and it's application to improve music performances
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent communication, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Inspired confidence in students by providing constructive feedback and fostering students' desire to learn and improve
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
Lesson Coordinator/Music Instructor
Sam Ash Music Stores
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed all aspects of the Sam Ash Learning Center
- Active roll in hiring new teachers (including conducting interviews), and recruiting new students
- Actively promoted the Learning Center within the store, and motivated sales associates to do likewise
- Coordinated and scheduled all lessons taught in store
- Auditing all instructors' checks
- Planned, organized, and coordinated all Student Recitals in store, including stage/equipment set up
- Taught guitar, bass, piano, banjo, and mandolin
Concert Recording Graduate Assitant
University of Missouri School of Music
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Recorded student, faculty, and guest artist recitals at the University of Missouri
- Catalogued all concerts recorded at the University of Missouri
Admissions and Administration Graduate Assistant
University of Missouri School of Music
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Aided with managing all aspects of undergraduate and graduate student recruitment
- Aided with managing all aspects of admissions to the School of Music
- Assisted with managing publicity efforts related to recruitment
- Assisted with organizing and providing support for the audition and scholarship process
Education
Master of Music - Music Performance, Emphasis On Classical Guitar
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance, Emphasis Classical Guitar
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
The Collegiate School
Richmond, VA 05.2001 -
Skills
Individualized lesson planning
Online teaching capabilities
Student recriutment
Performance coaching
Grants
Arts Grant-State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for Music Diplomacy, March 2020
Timeline
Private Guitar Instructor
Self-employeed
08.2020 - Current
Lesson Coordinator/Music Instructor
Sam Ash Music Stores
08.2016 - 04.2018
Concert Recording Graduate Assitant
University of Missouri School of Music
08.2015 - 05.2016
Admissions and Administration Graduate Assistant
University of Missouri School of Music
08.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Music - Music Performance, Emphasis On Classical Guitar
University of Missouri
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance, Emphasis Classical Guitar
University of South Carolina
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
The Collegiate School
05.2001 -