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Nathan Montgomery

Leander,TX

Summary

My goal as an educator includes researching the most current techniques and protocols for self improvement and learning so that I can have a profound impact on the students I have the privilege of teaching.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Music Instructor

Northwest School Of Music
10.2018 - Current
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
  • Provided individualized instruction to provide students with equal learning opportunities.
  • Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
  • Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.

Freelance Work

Self Employed
01.1996 - Current
  • DAW's and MIDI software production and instruction
  • Experienced in Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Audacity, Fl Studio, Reaper, and Reason
  • Experienced with VST's and Synths
  • Co-Wrote and recorded full length CD "taking flight" with pop rock band 7 Million Jigawatts 2009 available on Apple Music
  • Wrote, recorded, produced two full length solo acoustic CD's Nathan Montgomery "For Your Ears Only" 2005 and "2-5 Jive" 2006 available on Apple Music
  • Co-Wrote and played electric guitar on Rodd Hogan's singles "Let Me Hear It", "Metro 1789" (feat. Hadrien Feraud), and "Number 11" (feat. Josh Foster) 2022
  • Toured nationally with Dennis Tufano of the Buckinghams, Bob Miranda of The Happenings, The Motortown All-Stars, The Tokens, Chris Montez, Lou Christie, Terry Sylvester of The Hollies, Ron Dante of The Archies, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles, Jay and the Americans, The Drifters, The Coasters, Little Peggy March, Charlie Gracie, The Vogues, and The Flamingoes.

Private Music Instructor

Gus Zoppi Music Center
09.1994 - 12.2018
  • Maintained 50-60 half hour lessons weekly
  • Adapted teaching approach to meet students need/goals/interests.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, punctuality, and passion for teaching.
  • Tutored students ranging from 4 years old to retired
  • Mentored award winning, scholarship receiving, internationally touring musicians.
  • Instructed students on guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, and banjo.

Guitar Program Director

Arts Academy In The Woods Charter Highschool
08.2003 - 09.2010
  • Met all state requirements for music education for a charter school.
  • Created curriculum for guitar/bass program for 6 daily classes.
  • Attended all professional development days.
  • Hosted weekly performance assemblies and student concerts.
  • Created one video tour of school with soundtrack commercially rebranding AAW's image.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Performance

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2007

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Able to apply and adapt 33 years of continuous teaching experience
  • Ability to draw from inspiration, create motivation, take action, and obtain results for myself and others
  • Proficient in reading, theory, ear training, composition, arranging, songwriting, and music technology
  • Proficient in studio recording techniques, software, and hardware
  • Accomplished multi-instrumentalist
  • Proficient in live sound engineering

Timeline

Private Music Instructor

Northwest School Of Music
10.2018 - Current

Guitar Program Director

Arts Academy In The Woods Charter Highschool
08.2003 - 09.2010

Freelance Work

Self Employed
01.1996 - Current

Private Music Instructor

Gus Zoppi Music Center
09.1994 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Performance

Wayne State University

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

University of Phoenix

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