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Laurel Harned

Redlands,CA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Guitar Instructor

Graves' Music School
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Established relaibility with parents, keeping them informed about student progress and collaborating on strategies to support continued growth at home.
  • Assisted students in preparing for auditions, recitals, and performances, resulting in successful showcases of their talents.

Supplemental Instructor/Music Theory Tutor

Moreno Valley College
08.2024 - Current
  • Improved student retention and performance through one-on-one tutoring sessions, assisting students with reviewing course materials and improving comprehension.
  • Attended faculty orientation to gain knowledge of academic and departmental objectives
  • Met with faculty members to discuss course content and progress .

Education

Associate of Arts - Guitar Performance

Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA
06-2025

GED -

Homeschooled
Redlands, CA
03-2024

Musical Experiences

Private Teachers:

  • Susan Graves (2015-2022)
  • Jack Sanders (2022-2024)


Masterclasses (2022-2024):

  • Ana Vidovic
  • Beijing Guitar Duo
  • Jason Vieaux
  • Los Romeros
  • Manuel Barrueco (as part of the 2023 Pre-College Virtuosos class)
  • Lorenzo Michelli
  • Matteo Mela
  • Antigoni Goni
  • Gaelle Solal
  • Goran Krivokapić
  • Eva Jablczynska
  • Andras Csaki


Competitions 

  • James Stroud National Classical Guitar Competition (semifinals, 2022/2023/2024)
  • Denver International Youth Guitar Competition (1st prize, 2023)
  • Josephina P. Tuason International Gutiar Competition (semifinals, 2023)
  • Los Angeles ASTA Guitar Competition (1st prize, 2024)
  • RCCD Guitar competition (1st prize, 2024)
  • Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition (2024)


Scholarships:

  • Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award (2024)
  • Stuart Weber Scholarship (full ride to the 2024 Volterra Project)


Summer Festivals and Institutions:

  • Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival 2022/2023/2024 (Ohio, USA)
  • La Guitarra California 2023 (California, USA)
  • Romero Guitar Institute 2023 (Oklahoma, USA)
  • Pre-College Virtuosos Masterclass by Manuel Barrueco, 2023 (Maryland, USA)
  • Guitar Foundation of America 2024 (California, USA)
  • The Volterra Project 2024 (Volterra, Italy)


Professional Recordings:

  • Guitar Salon International (Santa Monica, California, 2023), available on YouTube
  • NPR’s From the Top, show no. 447 (Los Angeles, 2024), aired nationally
  • Siccas Guitars (Karlsruhe, Germany, 2024), available on YouTube


Affiliations: 

  • Augustine Strings Ambassador (2024)
  • Super Light Cases Ambassador (2024)




Timeline

Supplemental Instructor/Music Theory Tutor

Moreno Valley College
08.2024 - Current

Guitar Instructor

Graves' Music School
12.2022 - Current

Associate of Arts - Guitar Performance

Moreno Valley College

GED -

Homeschooled

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