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Sean McMorris

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Highly-motivated musician with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Director/Private Guitar Instructor

Guitar Shed
Atlanta, GA
12.2015 - Current
  • Provided guidance on auditions and competitions related to musical performance or composition.
  • Engaged students through creative activities such as songwriting exercises or arranging games that are fun but also help them learn important concepts like rhythm or harmony.
  • Organized and led adult and teen music ensembles in a variety of genres
  • Gathered music and props for daily class instruction as well as performances.
  • Taught summer music camps for young children and teens
  • Instructed performers on history, fundamentals and appreciation of different music styles .
  • Conducted research on new artists and genres to expand repertoire.
  • Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement music ensembles.
  • Advised musicians and vocalists on technique to improve end results.
  • Scheduled and oversaw separate music rehearsals for vocal and instrumental groups.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Music Director/Show Band Guitarist

Tetyme Productions
Atlanta, GA
09.2012 - 10.2022
  • Guided musicians during rehearsals, performances and recording sessions.
  • Scheduled and led team rehearsals.
  • Managed requests for specific musical pieces.
  • Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
  • Developed and implemented musical programs for community events.
  • Conducted research on new artists and genres to expand repertoire.

Music Director/Guitar Teacher

Atlanta Public School System
Atlanta, GA
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • Taught summer guitar class for the Xanadu Project, a summer camp for gifted Atlanta Public School children.
  • Gathered music and props for daily class instruction as well as performances.
  • Maintained students' progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
  • Participated in meetings with faculty members from other departments about upcoming collaborative events involving both departments' students.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Music

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Skills

  • Arranging Music
  • Artist Support
  • Musical Arrangements Understanding
  • Extensive Performance Background
  • Musical Composition
  • Music Interpretation

Affiliations

  • Performed as a guitarist for decades and have shared the stage for a variety of artists such as: Dionne Farris, Van Hunt, The Barenaked Ladies, Derek Trucks
  • Performed as a worship guitarist in Atlanta for 10 years
  • https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrW9hC9qjXI/utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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  • https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co5aIRyIcSA/utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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  • https://www.instagram.com/p/BrTaPnrHpRS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Timeline

Music Director/Guitar Teacher

Atlanta Public School System
06.2018 - 06.2021

Music Director/Private Guitar Instructor

Guitar Shed
12.2015 - Current

Music Director/Show Band Guitarist

Tetyme Productions
09.2012 - 10.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Music

Kennesaw State University

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