Tutor in Philadelphia, PA 19139
Philadelphia, PA 19139
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $35
Subjects: Drum, Music Recording, Synthesizer
7+ years teaching college-level creative and performance technology as a professor in multiple Philadelphia institutions:
- Temple University: Boyer college of Music and Dance
- Drexel University: Westphal college of media
- Art Institute of Philadelphia: Audio Production program
Drumming for over 25 years.
Performed acoustic and/or electronic drums on over 12 recordings
Rehearsed and performed local or touring in over 10 bands.
Electronic instrument service/customization for 10 years.
Since 2016, I’ve given drum-lessons my home studio; teaching rock/jazz/metal/rap and more to students 6 and up.
Presently on staff at Philadelphia School of Rock.
Expertise in drum machines for fresh perspectives on kit or computer.
With training in Psychology and Dance, I teach RHYTHM for exercise and meditation as much as for musical empowerment and expression.
EDUCATION
Date: April 15, 2008 – August 15, 2010
School: Drexel University
Degree: Masters of Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Description: Focal Graduate Coursework:
● Digital and Mechanical User Interface (UI) Design
● Advanced Mathematics: : Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus, Differential Equations
● Statistical Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Probability & Random Variables, Detection & Estimation Theory, Image Processing, DSP for Sound and Hearing, Voice Processing
● Research Psychology: Research Methods, Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Emotion,
PsychoBiology of Arts
Date: September 15, 2000 – May 15, 2004
School: Oberlin College
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Description: Research Practica on:
Child Austism and social video games.
Observational Developmental Psychology with children and adults
Core Coursework on:
PsychoBiology of Art and Creativity, Cognitive Psychology, Psychobiology of Emotion, Developmental Psychology.
Elective Coursework:
Contact Improvisational Dance (2 years, varsity)
Dance Accompaniment
Live Sound
AFFILIATIONS
Date: April 15, 2011
Name: IEEE Computer Association
Description: The IEEE-SA is a leading consensus building organization that nurtures, develops and advances global technologies. Our standards drive the functionality, capabilities and interoperability of a wide range of products and services that transform the way people live, work and communicate
EXPERIENCE
Date: April 15, 2016
Organization: Private/Home lessons
Title: Drum Instructor
Description: 1-on-1 lessons teaching:
● drumkit technique
● song study for play-along to recordings
● drum notation and literacy
● rudiments and stick control
● ergonomics and economy of motion
● e-drum fundamentals, to get the most from an electronic kit (metronome training, sound design, sensor calibration, etc)
Date: August 15, 2018
Organization: School of Rock, Philadelphia
Title: Drum Instructor
Description: 1-on-1 coaching with students 6+, teaching:
basics of drumkit technique,
● song analysis and rehearsal for ensemble performance
● basic to advanced drumkit techniques
● drum rudiments
● personal ergonomics and economy of motion
LANGUAGES
Language: Spanish
Proficiency: Limited Proficiency