Stuart Crespo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A versatile musician with background in teaching and music technology. Composes and plays a variety of music styles with a specialty in jazz. Has been gigging professionally for six years and been a part of several recording sessions. Taught children of all ages in group settings and private lesson settings. Has experience with professional music technology and knowledgeable in many DAWs, functional knowledge of signal flow.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Guitar Instructor/Mentor
A Place Called Home
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Private lesson instructor for advanced guitar students, highschool aged
- Taught advanced Jazz, Regional Mexican Music, and composition
- Mentorship through navigating University applications and professional music oppportunities
Guitar Instructor
Calle a Calle
Los Angeles, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Calle a Calle is a cultural music education program funded by USC Arts in Action and hosted by A Place Called Home, an afterschool non profit program in South Central Los Angeles
- Taught fundamental guitar techniques in both classroom and one-on-one settings.
- Taught the history and guitar style of Corridos and Corridos Tumbados.
Teaching Assistant
USC Thornton School of Music
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Instructor for beginning guitar courses at the university
- Taught private guitar lessons to students of diverse skill levels
Instructor
Institute of Art and Music
Bellflower, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Created guitar lesson curriculum for over a dozen students
- Taught private guitart lessons to students ranging from ages 7-16 years
- Taught a variety of skill levels and guitar styles to students
Professional Musician
Independent
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Performed guitar and bass in a variety of styles and venues including the Troubadour and El Rey Theatre
- Artists and groups ranged from jazz, rock, singer-songwriter, salsa, cumbia, mariachi and more
Educator
Thornton Community Outreach Program
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Created curriculum for guitar class of 7 students
- Taught students basics of guitar performance weekly
- Taught two private students advanced guitar and jazz concepts
Studio Intern
Rattle Room Studios
Burbank, CA
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Ran recording sessions for artists alone and in a team
- Set up and tear down of professional recording equipment
- Familiarized self with gear associated with high-end professional studio
Education
Master of Music - Studio Guitar
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
University of Southern California
City Of Los Angeles, CA05.2023
Skills
- LogicProX, and ProTools Certified
- Microsoft Office, iMovie
- Social Media: Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Parent Communication
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Guitar Instructor/Mentor
A Place Called Home
06.2024 - Current
Guitar Instructor
Calle a Calle
03.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
USC Thornton School of Music
08.2023 - Current
Instructor
Institute of Art and Music
10.2022 - Current
Educator
Thornton Community Outreach Program
10.2021 - 01.2022
Studio Intern
Rattle Room Studios
10.2019 - 05.2020
Professional Musician
Independent
01.2019 - Current
Master of Music - Studio Guitar
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
University of Southern California
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