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)