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Los Angeles, California, Us

Import/export business selling custom fretless acoustic guitars worldwide.

Pioneered the first-ever global guitar initiative, uniting the talents of total 350 guitarists from over 50 countries. Attained recognition by the Archives of The Library of Congress. Secured a break-even financial status within three months of establishment.

Selects artists and devises unique programming sequences. Drafts wrap-up reports for completed artistic activities. Consults with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences. Strengthens the festival's presence as the lead community organization for education of the under-privileged.

Santa Monica, California, Us

Spearheaded the growth of Elemental Guitar from inception to its current three tiers of student enrollment and three dedicated teaching artists. Coordinates repertoire assignments, scheduling and teaching goals with two associate teachers. Leverages diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements. Successfully adapted in-person group classes to a virtual context in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, personally organizing and editing a final collaborative student performance video. Secured up to 100K outsourced funding for the program.

Emmitsburg, Md., Us

Maintains student records and evaluates each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding. Devises and executes challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students. Coordinates with departmental employees to maintain continuity of music lesson objectives, planning and execution.

Introduced a novel European organizational matrix with clear roles to enhance processes and efficiency by network staff. Leads annual partner meetings, uniting seventeen international guitar festivals and their directors. Cultivates an innovative approach to educational, presenting and fundraising structure for guitar organizations in Europe. Oversees daily administrative operations, including communications, social media and accounting. Develops innovative sales, community engagement and marketing strategies to facilitate network expansion and visibility.

Doctor Of Musical Arts, Music Business, Conducting And Music Theory

Master Of Music, Guitar Performance

Bachelor'S Degree, Music