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Shea Batson

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Passionate bass and guitar instructor accustomed to teaching students of varying ages and skill levels in one-on-one settings. In-depth mastery of bass and guitar techniques, audition preparation and skill building for personal development.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Bass & Guitar Instructor

Bach to Rock
Virginia Beach , VA
01.2020 - Current
  • Develop customized lesson plans based on individual student's abilities and preferred learning style.
  • Exhibit proper tone and finger positioning on guitar and bass while instructing students.
  • Instruct students on scales and chords, emphasizing proper technique.
  • Facilitate individual bass lessons to students from beginners to advanced.
  • Facilitate individual guitar lessons for students ranging from beginners to intermediate levels.
  • Facilitated group summer camp with beginning bass and guitar students ending with a group performance.
  • Help students learn to read notes and tablature.
  • Cultivate students' love for music by introducing a range of styles.

Bass & Guitar Instructor

Private In-Home Lessons
Virginia Beach , VA
02.2000 - Current
  • Instruct individuals in playing the bass or guitar, customizing instruction based on their skill level.
  • Instruct students in reading notes and tablature.
  • Demonstrate various techniques, such as finger-picking and tapping.

Bass & Guitar Instructor

Ego Music
Virginia Beach , VA
02.2008 - 01.2020
  • Planned lessons according to student skill level and learning modality.
  • Demonstrated scales and chords to students, with a focus on technique.
  • Encouraged students to practice daily to improve technique.
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
  • Supported students in audition and performance preparation.
  • Assisted students in improving their understanding of sheet music notation through personalized coaching.
  • Demonstrated proper tone and finger positioning on bass and guitar.
  • Encouraged passion for music in students by presenting various genres.
  • Educated students using Hall Leonard and Mel Bay teaching methods and hands-on curriculum.

Bass & Guitar Instructor

Copeland Mills School Of The Performing Arts
Chesapeake , VA
01.2005 - 06.2007

Same as above

Education

Certificate Performance Program -

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
1998

Summer Workshop -

Berklee College of Music
LA, California
1996

Some College (No Degree) - Music Major

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

High School Diploma -

Sabino High School
Tucson, AZ
05.1995

Skills

  • Bass and Guitar Technique
  • Lesson scheduling
  • Lesson Planning
  • Individual Lessons
  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Sight reading

Timeline

Bass & Guitar Instructor

Bach to Rock
01.2020 - Current

Bass & Guitar Instructor

Ego Music
02.2008 - 01.2020

Bass & Guitar Instructor

Copeland Mills School Of The Performing Arts
01.2005 - 06.2007

Bass & Guitar Instructor

Private In-Home Lessons
02.2000 - Current

Certificate Performance Program -

Berklee College of Music

Summer Workshop -

Berklee College of Music

Some College (No Degree) - Music Major

Pima Community College

High School Diploma -

Sabino High School
Shea Batson