John Urban
Diamond Bar,CA
Summary
Professional bassist with a wide variety of teaching experience. Has worked with students of all backgrounds, ages, and skill level. Experienced in ensemble work through many styles of music. Is well versed in music theory and improvisation techniques. A very passionate teacher who enjoys motivating students to achieve their full potential.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservatory Teacher
California School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley
Duarte , CA
01.2022 - Current
- Teacher in the Jazz, Classical, and Pop Music Conservatories.
- Currently teaching a Bass Fundamentals class for students of each conservatory on upright and electric bass.
- Classical bass sectionals for the orchestra.
- Working with various Pop and Jazz combos to help prepare for concerts.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Cypress College
Cypress , CA
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Adjunct faculty in the Music Department.
- Taught a Bass Fundamentals class.
- Private instructor for music majors.
Conservatory Teacher
Orange County School of the Arts
Santa Ana , CA
08.2013 - 01.2017
- Taught music in four conservatories at the school: Commercial Music, Classical, Jazz, and Guitar Conservatory.
- Worked with aspiring professional musicians of all backgrounds in various subjects.
- Taught Commercial Music Theory class.
- Worked with classical bass students in Orchestra Sectionals.
- Taught a Bass Fundamentals class for the Guitar and Commercial Music Conservatories.
- Taught a Rhythm Section Workshop class in the Jazz Conservatory.
- Private instructor for many students in various conservatories.
- Helped prepare and put on concerts throughout the school year in each conservatory.
Teacher
The Music Store Plus
Diamond Bar , CA
07.2005 - 01.2015
- Taught electric bass, clarinet, bass clarinet, and trombone.
- Worked with students of all ages and skill levels.
Teacher
Yorba Linda Middle School
Yorba Linda , CA
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Teacher for the Jazz II Ensemble.
- Worked with beginning jazz students of all instruments in a big band setting.
- Put together concerts every semester to be performed at the school.
Education
Master of Music - Jazz Studies
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2013
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
Cal State Fullerton University
Fullerton, CA01-2011
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Motivating students
- Effective listening
- Student evaluations
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student assessment
- Instructional Methods
Accomplishments
- Selected as the bassist for the 2010 Disneyland All American College Band. This is a nationally auditioned ensemble that selects one bassist annually.
- 5 "Friends of Jazz" Scholarship Awards between 2005-2010 while a student at Cal State Fullerton.
- Has worked with various artists through professional work and school such as John Clayton, Steve Houghton, Greg Fields, Scotty Barnhart, Snooky Young, John Riley, Dave Liebman, Bob Mintzer, Bill Cunliffe, David Binney, Peter Erskine, Bruce Foreman, Ron King, Ron Stout, Ron McCurdy, Gary Foster, and many more.
Private Teachers
- Studied with various bass teachers on both electric and upright bass.
- Darek Oles - Jazz
- Luther Hughes - Jazz
- Edwin Livingston - Jazz and Pop
- Alphonso Johnson - Jazz and Pop
- Frederick Tinsley - Classical
Timeline
Conservatory Teacher
California School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Cypress College
08.2015 - 01.2017
Conservatory Teacher
Orange County School of the Arts
08.2013 - 01.2017
Teacher
Yorba Linda Middle School
09.2010 - 06.2014
Teacher
The Music Store Plus
07.2005 - 01.2015
Master of Music - Jazz Studies
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
Cal State Fullerton University
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