Lloyd Orsino
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Guitar Teacher from Shredmeister Mobile Guitar Lessons, adept in lesson planning and fostering musical creativity. Excelled in tailoring instruction to meet diverse student needs, significantly enhancing skill development and music theory comprehension. Cultivated strong relationships, leveraging expert fretboard knowledge and adaptive teaching strategies for impactful learning experiences
Passionate Teacher experience in helping adult learners and minor students develop advanced abilities. Imparts deep love of subject area through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities. Consistently earns top marks from students for fun, engaging and in-depth classes.
Focused Guitar Instructor offering over 20 years of positive performance in music industry roles. Energetic and creative with a passion for helping students to hone superior technique while enjoying the learning process.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Guitar Teacher
Shredmeister Mobile Guitar Lessons
09.1992 - Current
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Promoted lifelong learning by exposing students to various genres of music and diverse guitar-playing styles.
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating diverse teaching methods and guitar techniques.
- Encouraged creativity and self-discovery through experimentation with musical instruments.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by accommodating the unique needs of each student while maintaining high expectations for all learners.
- Developed personalized lesson plans for individual students, resulting in improved skill development and understanding of musical concepts.
- Pursued ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with trends, techniques, and best practices in teaching guitar.
- Built rapport with students and family members.
- Provided students with written and recorded material to organize home practice sessions.
- Assessed each student's playing talent to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
- Established strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration.
- Monitored student practice habits outside class hours, providing tips for time management or goal-setting when necessary.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as software programs, video recordings, or online tutorials in support of effective instruction in guitar playing techniques.
- Took excerpts from various music texts to provide students with well-rounded knowledge and retained interest.
- Developed comprehensive plans to increase repertoire, technical abilities and aural development.
- Cultivated a positive classroom atmosphere by balancing discipline with encouragement and praise.
- Created custom lesson plans for students, advised on equipment purchases and assigned personalized homework to maximize learning and enhance lesson plans.
- Implemented creative approaches to teach music theory, enhancing student comprehension of complex concepts.
- Encouraged creativity in students by guiding them through the composition process, from brainstorming ideas to refining their original pieces.
- Developed relationships with local music stores or industry professionals to enhance connections between classroom learning experiences and real-world applications.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
- Assisted clients in preparing for auditions or performances
- Created relaxed environment and built strong rapport with students and families, resulting in more productive lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2020
Associate of Science - Music Business Minor in Audio Engineering
H.C.C (Honolulu Community College) U.H.
Honolulu, HI05.2015
Vocational (Honor's Graduate) - Music Live Performance , Theory, Improvisation, Et
Musician's Institute (Guitar Institute Technology)
Hollywood, CA09.1990
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Music Theory
- Appointment Scheduling
- Small Group Instruction
- Adaptive lesson planning
- Solid rhythm guitar playing
- Sight-Reading Proficiency
- Student needs assessment
- Ability to teach songwriting
- Familiarity with recording techniques
- Expert fretboard knowledge
- In-depth chord knowledge
- Capable of teaching ear training
- Ability to teach music notation
- Understanding of guitar effects
- Lesson management
Accomplishments
- Over 25 years experience in Live playing recording .
- Opened up as Sabbatar Hawaii local band for Major Label 80s & 90s rock bands e.g.
- 1) Nickel Back 2000-Gussy Lamour in Honolulu, Hawaii
- 2) Quiet Riot
- 3) Slaughter
- 4) Kiss Tribute Bands ( Hotter Than Hell
- 5) Warrant
- Recorded E.p. of Progressive metal music and Los Angeles scene
Played professionally at Blaisdell Arena and gigged with 80s hard rock cover tune bands for over 15 years
- Back up Guitarist for Paul Shortino ( Former Quiet Riot Lead singer (Duke Fame in Spinal Tap)) Now at Las Vegas Rock the Vault at Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe
- Former Guitar teacher to Bounty Hunter Dog Duane Chapman
- Currently releasing a Self produced Progressive Melodic metal music and Video release for July 2024 for his band Floyd Shredmeister's X-treme defiance
Timeline
Guitar Teacher
Shredmeister Mobile Guitar Lessons
09.1992 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Associate of Science - Music Business Minor in Audio Engineering
H.C.C (Honolulu Community College) U.H.
Vocational (Honor's Graduate) - Music Live Performance , Theory, Improvisation, Et
Musician's Institute (Guitar Institute Technology)
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