* Development and cultivation of innovative and mutually beneficial industry, corporate, philanthropic, community partnerships and relationships on behalf of Musicians Institute.* Provide leadership, vision and direction in the design and implementation of strategic fundraising efforts, cultivation of alumni, corporations, government entities, non-profit foundations, individual donors, and other resources to support MI student scholarship opportunities, and foster positive/philanthropic relationships within the community at large.

I've been honored to have taught thousands of talented guitar students at MI since 1987. I co-authored "Single String Improvisation" curriculum with Daniel Gilbert(1996), as well my own elective course: QY100 for Dummies (2000).Core course titles taught include: Single String Improvisation (1-6), Rhythm Guitar (1-6), Rhythm Section Workshop (1-6), Reading (1-4) Harmony and Theory (1-4), Ear Training (1-4) Open Counseling, Private Instruction (1-6), B.M Program Lecturer in World Music, QY100 for Dummies (elective).

Oversight and management of all programs, curricular content and Departmental Chairs at Musicians Institute. (Guitar, Keyboard, Vocal, Bass, Percussion, Audio Engineering, Film Production, Independent Artist and Music Business, Bachelor’s Degree programs).

Under my direction as Department Chair/Director (2000-2009), Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) increased enrollment from 150 students to a (creative, educational and highly profitable) powerhouse guitar program of over 425 students. During this tenure, dozens of high quality new courses, several industry partnerships and guitar scholarships were created and the guitar faculty ranks increased by over 100% . I'm proud to have developed and produced hundreds of eclectic weekly world-class visiting artist events (concerts, clinics and seminars ranging from Steve Vai to Tommy Emmanuel to John5 to Larry Carlton) at the college.Responsibilities included oversight of all program specific issues including: the supervision and direction of a teaching staff of 50 guitar Instructors, management of multi-million dollar departmental budget, curriculum development, recruiting, entrance and completion standards, student issues, publicity and promotion, world class guest artist series, Instructor payroll, scheduling of all classes, new hires and terminations, Instructor evaluation and training, overall direction, philosophy and effectiveness of the program; as well as maintaining a personal teaching schedule.

Oversight of all Departmental Chairs for Instrument study and Performance Programs (Degree program, Keyboard program, Vocal program, Bass program, Percussion and Guitar programs)

• The Musicians Foundation supports scholarships for talented and/or financially-challenged Musicians Institute students, as well as educational opportunities for contemporary music students at the college level thru out the Los Angeles area.The Foundation was established in 2004 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We have awarded over $695,000 in scholarships since 2004. http://www.themusiciansfoundation.org || https://musiciansfoundation.wordpress.com • I have created and managed dozens of new scholarship opportunities, and singlehandedly raised $1.5 million in scholarship and endowment funds via corporate, individual, alumni donors. We have a world class board of directors, strong social media and a growing donor database. I've produced several successful fundraising events, and grown multiple philanthropic and volunteer opportunities within the music industry and the community.• Since 2009, I've produced and co-sponsored (with MI) a very unique ongoing series of FREE music, production, media, songwriting and music industry classes at the Grammy Museum for several thousand LAUSD high school and middle school students. The specially designed classes are taught by top notch music professionals and MI faculty. We're immensely proud of our partnership with The Grammy Museum, as we share a similar mission. Let's get the next generation INSPIRED to explore, create, make music, and lead the way.

--Sept. 2003- Steering Committee Member for First World Guitar Congress, Towson MD--June 2004- Panel Moderator “Symposium: Women in Jazz and Rock” and Panel Moderator “Symposium: The Future: Where Is the Guitar Going?” First World Guitar Congress, Towson MD--June 2007- Judging Panel North American Rock Guitar Competition, Buffalo NY--Sept. 2013- Panel Moderator: Hollywood School Safety Summit for Hollywood Chamber of Commerce/Hollywood ED Committee--October 2013- Panel Moderator: “Female Guitar Heroes”, MEOW Con Austin, Texas--October 2013- One on One Interviewer: “Jennifer Batten”, MEOW Con Austin, Texas--March 2014- One on One Interviewer: “Sharon Isbin”, The Recording Academy Beverly Hills, CA--February 2015- Panelist: Hollywood Mobility Summit, Hollywood CA--October 2015- Steering Committee Member, Japan House, Hollywood CA--September 2023- Moderator and Panelist, "Women in Jazz Guitar", Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival

I've personally produced 350+ live music concerts, master classes, seminars, clinics, screenings and fundraising events with world class artists ranging from legends Steve Vai to Pat Martino to Japanese Anime singers, co-productions with Quincy Jones/The Jazz Bakery, Marky Ramone, and beyond. I've also produced a highly successful series of introductory college-level music education classes at The Grammy Museum inspiring over 3,500 LAUSD high school students since 2009.

1991: Clinics for MI Tokyo and MI Osaka, Japan1996: Clinic at Guitar Center No. Hollywood for Hal Leonard/MI Press "Guitar Soloing"1999: Product Demonstrator for Yamaha MIDI guitar system at NAMM 2023: "Intro to Counterpoint and Jimmy Wyble", Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival2002: The Great Midwest Guitar Show, "Howard Roberts Learning Methods", St. Louis, MO2004: The "GIT Experience Clinic", Musicians Institute, Hollywood2023: Five Masterclasses for "The Summer Guitar Intensive"The California Jazz Conservatory, Berkeley.2023: Seminar "Intro to Counterpoint and Jimmy Wyble", Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival (co-leader with Howard Alden and Bruce Forman.

Numerous national tours, sessions, videos, film doubles, live TV, theatrical, political & corporate events. Live performances with: Ledisi, Helen Reddy, Brownie Mcgee, Louis Bellson, Harold Land, Nelson Riddle, Jackie Deshannon, Judith Hill, Barbara Morrison, The Benedetto Players, Robin Flower, et al. Performances and clinics in Japan, U.S. tours, Europe, and Canada. (Jazz, R&B, Funk. Pop, Latin, Blues, Classical, Commercial, Hip-hop, Fusion, Country, Big Band styles). Opened for Burt Bacharach, Cyndy Lauper, Laura Nyro, Doc Watson, Barry Manilow, Bruce Cockburn, Bela Fleck, more.

Co-author of best selling (over 100,000 copies sold) instructional guitar method book "Guitar Soloing", and & "Advanced Guitar Soloing". Freelance music writer for Los Angeles Magazine and Jazz Guitar Today.

Developing program content and standards. Assist the Dean in various academic areas; including creation and design of all Jury/Recital requirements and standards, and overall program maintenance

Nidan, currently retired. Began practicing in 1977.