Matt Szymanski
Santa Clara
Summary
Versatile musician with extensive teaching and performance background. Trained in classical, jazz, and pop music. Skilled in music composition, arranging, transcribing, music theory, piano and other instruments. Comfortable using notation software to create professional looking sheet music and educational content.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director
Washington County School District
St. George, UT
07.2006 - Current
- Implemented comprehensive music curriculum fostering student engagement and creativity.
- Conducted rehearsals, enhancing musicianship through focused instruction and constructive feedback.
- Led recruiting efforts at multiple elementary schools.
- Created worksheets and assessments for students.
- Planned 2-3 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and school administrators to foster a supportive musical community.
Freelance Musician
St. George Musical Theater/ Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah
St. George, UT
03.2019 - Current
- Performed diverse music genres for theater productions and professional tribute shows.
- Accompanied silent films with original and improvised music.
- Collaborated with directors and fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
Piano Teacher
Self Employed Services
Santa Clara, UT
09.2006 - Current
- Operated a piano studio, managing an average of 4-8 students annually.
- Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged creativity and self-expression.
- Organized recitals and performances, providing students opportunities to showcase their talents publicly.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
Education
Associate of Arts -
BYU-Idaho
Rexburg, IDBachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTMaster of Arts - Music Education
Anderson University
Anderson, SC04-2017
Skills
- Classically trained pianist
- Multi-instrumentalist
- Music Teacher
- Music theory
- Transcribing
- Detail oriented
- Sight reading
- Improvisation
- Music composition
- Notation Software
- Arranging music
Accomplishments
- Band teacher/Music Educator for 19+ years
- Multi-Instrumentalist specializing in piano, clarinet, and many others.
- Played keyboards in numerous tribute concerts and other musical productions.
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
Timeline
Freelance Musician
St. George Musical Theater/ Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah
03.2019 - Current
Piano Teacher
Self Employed Services
09.2006 - Current
Band Director
Washington County School District
07.2006 - Current
Associate of Arts -
BYU-Idaho
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Utah
Master of Arts - Music Education
Anderson University