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Jesse Reece

San Antonio

Summary

Hardworking and passionate guitarist with twelve years of experience developing and performing classical repertoire, ten years performing contemporary music on electric guitar, and is passionate about sharing knowledge of the guitar with others.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Guitar Instructor

Institute of Musical Arts
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Assisted students in preparing for performances
  • Built rapport with students and family members.
  • Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.

Teacher's Assistant

University Of Texas At San Antonio
08.2023 - Current
  • Lead group guitar classes for children ages 8-16
  • Design weekly lesson plans to ensure students are successful

Professional Musician

Focus Church
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Specialized in playing Electric Guitar in contemporary environments
  • Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.

Education

Master of Music - Music Performance

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05-2025

Bachelor of Music - Music Performance

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2023

Awards

  • Selected for Ex-Aequo's "Emerging Artist Residency" (2023)
  • Southern Guitar Festival Solo Competition Finalist (Open Division, 2024)
  • Special prize for best interpretation of a solo Romantic piece, Appalachian State University Guitarfest Competition (Open Division, 2023)
  • Columbus State University Guitar Symposium Finalist (Undergraduate Division, 2023)
  • Queens University of Charlotte Symposium Solo Competition Finalist (Open Division, 2023)
  • Appalachian State University Guitarfest Competition 1st prize (Undergraduate Division, 2022)

Timeline

Private Guitar Instructor

Institute of Musical Arts
08.2024 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

University Of Texas At San Antonio
08.2023 - Current

Professional Musician

Focus Church
08.2019 - 07.2023

Master of Music - Music Performance

The University of Texas At San Antonio

Bachelor of Music - Music Performance

East Carolina University
Jesse Reece