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Noah Ward

Classical Guitarist, Music Educator
Dayton

Summary

- Music Teacher passionate about promoting creative expression among students of all ages.

- Currently serves as director of the Sinclair Classical Guitar program, the duties of which include: preparing music majors to perform classical guitar repertoire at a professional level, directing the Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble, and giving private guitar lessons to both music majors and elective students.

- Held a Graduate Teaching Assistantship at The University of Cincinnati: College Conservatory of Music, the duties of which included: designing and leading an elective guitar class for students of all experience levels, teaching a guitar course tailored to the Music Education students, and assisting with the direction of the classical guitar ensemble.

- Served as music theory tutor to other music majors while attending Sinclair Community College.

- 4 years of experience teaching private guitar lessons, which included classical, fingerstyle, and popular guitar styles.

- Extensive experience studying classical guitar, received personal instruction from Dr. Chris Wilke and Professor Clare Callahan while studying at the University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music. Has also received personal instruction from many world class performers, including Oscar Ghighlia, Mak Grgic, Cristiano Porqueddu, and Frank Wallace.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Adjunct Guitar Professor

Sinclair Community College
8 2023 - Current
  • Assesses each student's playing talent to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Provides guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Assists students in preparing for auditions or performances.
  • Develops lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Supports students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
  • Directs and facilitates concerts for the Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble.

Music Educator

Angel's House Of Music
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Provides guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Develops lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Builds rapport with students and family members.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of Cincinnati - CCM
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
  • Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
  • Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
  • Provided relevant and timely feedback on student assignments.

Music Theory Tutor

Sinclair Community College
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Studied and maintained up-to-date knowledge and awareness of testing requirements to prepare students for examinations.
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.

Education

Master of Music - Classical Guitar Performance

University of Cincinnati, Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, OH
08.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Music - Classical Guitar Performance

University of Cincinnati, Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, OH
08.2018 - 05.2021

Associate of Arts - Music Performance

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
08.2014 - 05.2018

Skills

Individual and group instruction

Classroom management

Proficient in Classical Guitar

Music Theory

Syllabus development and implementation

Proficient in teaching both classes and private lessons

Experienced in teaching students of all ages

References

Luke Jackson - Applied Music Instructor, Transylvania University

Email: ljackson@transy.edu

Phone: 859-893-5922

Danny Voris - Private Guitar Instructor and Performer

Phone: 937-286-6050

Christopher Wilke - Classical Guitar Program Coordinator at the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music

Email: wilkecr@ucmail.uc.edu

Phone: 513-515-9151

Timeline

Music Educator

Angel's House Of Music
08.2021 - 06.2024

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of Cincinnati - CCM
08.2021 - 05.2023

Master of Music - Classical Guitar Performance

University of Cincinnati, Conservatory of Music
08.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Music - Classical Guitar Performance

University of Cincinnati, Conservatory of Music
08.2018 - 05.2021

Music Theory Tutor

Sinclair Community College
08.2017 - 05.2018

Associate of Arts - Music Performance

Sinclair Community College
08.2014 - 05.2018

Adjunct Guitar Professor

Sinclair Community College
8 2023 - Current
Noah WardClassical Guitarist, Music Educator