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Max DiRado

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Seasoned Music and Arts Teacher with 5years of experience teaching students various music instruments, including guitar, bass, and piano. Innovative and open-minded individual with thirst for adventure and challenges. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement, devising unique lesson plans for each grade level and overseeing rehearsals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Teacher

Guitar Ninjas & LA Recs and Parks
Los Angeles, California
09.2024 - Current

I am currently teaching/subbing in private lessons with Guitar Ninjas teaching guitar, bass, and piano for all age groups.

Additionally I teach small 1-3 person Ukelele and Guitar classes with LA's Rec and Parks "Enrich LA" program. This consists of around 20 classes a week for kids aged 5-12.

Contractor

Music/Film Production
01.2016 - Current
  • Fluent in Logic Pro and Pro Tools as well as outboard studio gear
  • Accomplished and awarded songwriter/producer as well as film composer
  • Effectively operates camera, audio, and production equipment
  • Fluent in Adobe and AVID post production editing technology
  • Experienced Social Media Content Creator for artist clients.

Program Leader

South Shore Conservatory
Hanover, Massachusetts
06.2014 - 09.2020

Worked as a department head for summer classes teaching grades K-8 including children with IEPs, theater, visual art, mixed media, songwriting, and video editing.
Created lesson plans and worked as lead, as teacher, director, and assistant in classes for all age groups.
Helped in managerial duties as well as admin and fielded parental concerns and/or specialized needs for children with different learning disabilities.
Worked closely with students with ASD and their inclusion specialists

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Video and Media Arts

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Advanced music theory
  • Special needs accommodation
  • Performance preparation
  • Rehearsals
  • Music Production
  • Songwriting/Composition
  • Staff Management
  • Customer service background
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Pro Tools
  • Logic Pro X
  • Guitar
  • Bass/Double Bass

Awards

  • NOMINATED: STUDENT EMMY for work with EVVY Awards (opening number written by)
  • WINNER: Deli Magazine Best Emerging Artist
  • WINNER: New England Music Awards Rising Artist Recognition & Detection Award
  • FINALIST: NAMM SchoolJam USA

Timeline

Music Teacher

Guitar Ninjas & LA Recs and Parks
09.2024 - Current

Contractor

Music/Film Production
01.2016 - Current

Program Leader

South Shore Conservatory
06.2014 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Video and Media Arts

Emerson College
Max DiRado