Matthew Stine
Davenport,IA
Summary
Professional percussionist with experience teaching and performing in a multitude of environments, including: high school, drum corps international, winter guard international, and various rock bands. Strong emphasis placed on rhythmic precision, technique, live performance and team collaboration. Known for fostering positive learning environments while promoting discipline and creativity in students. Implemented innovative teaching methods to motivate students, cultivate talent and achieve team goals in previous roles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Drumline Instructor
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
07.2023 - Current
- Organize and lead rehearsals to prepare for performances
- Supervise student musicians during practice sessions and live performances
- Monitor student engagement during practice sessions
- Evaluate student performances and developed improvement strategies accordingly
- Instruct students on proper techniques for playing drums, including rudiments and different stroke patterns
- Demonstrate drumming techniques to students in a clear and concise manner
- Adapted lessons according to different skill levels within the class.
Snare Drummer
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minneapolis, Minnesota
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Keep time accurately during performance and practice sessions
- Performed complex rhythmic patterns accurately to support musical arrangements
- Practiced regularly to maintain skill level and refine technique
- Participated in pre-production meetings with producers and band members
- Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally
- Maintained a professional attitude while working with other musicians in the studio or on stage
- Participated and performed in front of live audiences on television and as part of other productions.
Snare Technician
Minnesota Brass Indoor
Minneapolis, MN
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Instructed students on proper technique
- Provided feedback on student progress in order to help them reach their goals
- Conducted individual and group lessons to teach basic drumming concepts such as rudiments, rhythms, notation, and marching fundamentals
- Maintained a positive learning environment by encouraging collaboration between students and providing constructive criticism
- Developed strong working relationships with students and parents to accomplish organizational vision and goals
- Supervised drumline members and oversaw performances
Drumline Instructor
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka , Minnesota
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Organized and led rehearsals to prepare for performances
- Supervised student musicians during practice sessions and live performances
- Monitored student engagement during practice sessions
- Evaluated student performances and developed improvement strategies accordingly
- Instructed students on proper techniques for playing drums, including rudiments and different stroke patterns
- Demonstrated drumming techniques to students in a clear and concise manner
Lead Drummer
Presence Music
Duluth , Minnesota
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained a professional attitude while working with other musicians
- Read sheet music notation for drum parts accurately
- Kept time and perform complex rhythmic patterns accurately to support musical arrangements.
- Provided ideas for song arrangement and production techniques
- Participated in pre-production meetings with producers and band members
- Provided feedback when creating songs in order to improve sound quality and overall performance
- Tuned drum kit for recording sessions, live performances, and rehearsals
Percussion Director
Normal Community High School
Normal, IL
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Led the selection process for drummers and percussionists who will join ensembles or bands
- Planned and coordinated events involving the percussion ensemble including auditions, rehearsals, parades and competitions
- Organized and directed rehearsals for percussion section, led visual rehearsals for full ensemble
- Developed and implemented unique, innovative educational programs for percussion students
- Instructed various percussion instruments such as drums, xylophones, marimbas and cymbals
- Provided guidance to individual students on their progress in the field of percussion performance
- Coordinated with other music directors regarding scheduling, rehearsal structure, performance feedback and logistics
- Supervised staff members responsible for the instruction of drumline and front ensemble
Drumline Instructor
Normal Community High School
Normal, IL
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Organized and led rehearsals to prepare for performances
- Supervised student musicians during practice sessions and live performances
- Monitored student engagement during practice sessions
- Evaluated student performances and developed improvement strategies accordingly
- Instructed students on proper techniques for playing drums, including rudiments and different stroke patterns
- Demonstrated drumming techniques to students in a clear and concise manner
Snare Drummer
Colts Neck Township Schools
Dubuque, Iowa
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Keep time accurately during performance and practice sessions
- Performed complex rhythmic patterns accurately to support musical arrangements
- Practiced regularly to maintain skill level and refine technique
- Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally
- Maintained a professional attitude while working with other musicians while on tour and on the field
- Made adjustments to drum heads and hardware when necessary
Snare Drummer
Colt Cadets
Dubuque, IA
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Kept time accurately during performance and practice sessions
- Performed complex rhythmic patterns accurately to support musical arrangements
- Practiced regularly to maintain skill level and refine technique
- Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally
- Maintained a professional attitude while working with other musicians while on tour and on the field
- Maintained an organized inventory of sticks, mallets, hardware and drum tape
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL08-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Marketing Communications
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL08-2015
Skills
- Professional Networking
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Event Organization
- Individual Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Performance preparation
- Performance Coaching
- Instructional Methods
- Creative Thinking
- Music Theory
Accomplishments
- Most Improved Member, Colts Drum and Bugle Corp - 2012
- Most Valuable Member, Colts Drum and Bugle Corp - 2014
- 3x Best Percussion Section, Normal Community High School - 2016
- 3x Best Percussion Section, Normal Community High School - 2017
- Top 10 Illinois Percussion Section, Normal Community High School - 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Snare Drummer
Minnesota Timberwolves
09.2023 - 12.2024
Drumline Instructor
St. Ambrose University
07.2023 - Current
Snare Technician
Minnesota Brass Indoor
11.2020 - 04.2021
Drumline Instructor
Minnetonka High School
08.2020 - 11.2020
Lead Drummer
Presence Music
01.2018 - 01.2020
Percussion Director
Normal Community High School
05.2017 - 11.2017
Drumline Instructor
Normal Community High School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Snare Drummer
Colts Neck Township Schools
01.2012 - 08.2014
Snare Drummer
Colt Cadets
01.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Marketing Communications
Illinois State University
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