Robert Witmeyer Email & Phone Number

Los Gatos, California, United States

Los Gatos

I teach a weekly class on Electronic Effects Building as well as give private lessons on Guitar, Bass, Upright Bass, Mandolin, Piano, Banjo, and Percussion.As store manager, I oversee day to day affairs including but not limited to: selecting and ordering inventory, scheduling events, interacting with customers, sales, and holding weekly sales meetings.As the marketing expert on site, I run the social media, release a monthly newsletter that I design, create content for online… Show more I teach a weekly class on Electronic Effects Building as well as give private lessons on Guitar, Bass, Upright Bass, Mandolin, Piano, Banjo, and Percussion.As store manager, I oversee day to day affairs including but not limited to: selecting and ordering inventory, scheduling events, interacting with customers, sales, and holding weekly sales meetings.As the marketing expert on site, I run the social media, release a monthly newsletter that I design, create content for online and offline marketing, create flyers for in store and social media, and interface with artists to book clinics, concerts, and events. Show less

I currently review effects pedals for Guitar Player Magazine in addition to building my own effects and releasing music through my company, Blue Skool Records.

San Jose, Ca

Blue Skool Records is located in the heart of Silicon Valley - San Jose, California, and was founded on the simple ideal that all serious songwriters and musicians have the right to be heard.America has a rich musical history from Folk & Blues through Hip Hop & Heavy Metal. Blue Skool records is dedicated to preserving our rich musical heritage through an eclectic mix of musical styles & artists while striving to expand the musical milieu. Some of our artists draw heavily from… Show more Blue Skool Records is located in the heart of Silicon Valley - San Jose, California, and was founded on the simple ideal that all serious songwriters and musicians have the right to be heard.America has a rich musical history from Folk & Blues through Hip Hop & Heavy Metal. Blue Skool records is dedicated to preserving our rich musical heritage through an eclectic mix of musical styles & artists while striving to expand the musical milieu. Some of our artists draw heavily from past musical styles, but we are also future-minded & dedicated to promoting the creation of new genres. Even though the music industry machine is in place to facilitate artistic expression, it often hinders creativity to favor commerce. It is our philosophy that such money-motivated decisions can thwart true cutting-edge art, and we strive to uphold artistic integrity while running a profitable record label in these unstable economic times. With our ever-larger jumps in technology, the music industry as we know it is dead, and Blue Skool Records will embrace new marketing & media to create a blue print for the music industry in the 21st century. Finally, Blue Skool records is interested in promoting pure artists over fabricated paint-by-numbers pop stars, and we are always interested in signing & producing new artists with a unique voice & lyrical message.Skills:- Business Development- Content Creation- Music Composition - Music Performance- Sound Engineering- DAW Proficiency- Music Production - Audio Mixing - Film Scoring - Offline Development- Online Marketing- Digital Media Distribution- Growth MarketingIn 2012, Blue Skool records released myriad audio projects on varied platforms including Amazon, itunes, Youtube, Vimeo, CD Universe, Spotify, and more! Show less

San Jose, Ca

Martini Max and the Swing Kats are dedicated to the writing and performing of American's Music, Jazz. This includes all elements and movements derived from jazz, which include (in chronological order): Dixieland, Traditional, Swing, Bebop, West Coast Cool, Latin, and Jump-Blues/Lounge.While many believe that the recent "Swing Renaissance" was merely a fad, MM&SK believe that Jazz will always be American's music, and continue to capture the people's attention. Likewise, many call… Show more Martini Max and the Swing Kats are dedicated to the writing and performing of American's Music, Jazz. This includes all elements and movements derived from jazz, which include (in chronological order): Dixieland, Traditional, Swing, Bebop, West Coast Cool, Latin, and Jump-Blues/Lounge.While many believe that the recent "Swing Renaissance" was merely a fad, MM&SK believe that Jazz will always be American's music, and continue to capture the people's attention. Likewise, many call neo-swingers "sell-outs" or "last year's trend." The band believes that Jazz is the true underground music because it survived the 20th century, and continues to sell more albums today than it did when it was "popular."Finally, Jazz is the people's music because everyone can express themselves artistically through it. If you are a singer, you sing. A musician, of any instrument, can play. People with no musical drive can dance--and those who can't dance can immerse themselves in the fashions around the music. Those who relate to nothing above can go to a show and appreciate the energy, musicianship, musical sharing, soul, and history of the music.As long as people dance, drink, drive nice cars, and smoke fine cigars--jam on music, and groove on life--as long as we fall in and out of love, get the blues, and then try our luck at love again... Jazz will be there!Skills - Growth Hacking- Music Composition & Performance- Booking & Venue Interface- Online Marketing & Record Sales- Graphic Design- Content Creation- Guerrilla/Street Marketing- Stage Prop Design & Construction Show less

Cupertino, Ca

At least twice a month, I visit the Intensive Care Unit at Sunnyview Retirement to offer musical therapy to the residents. In addition to performing and interacting with ICU community members, I have also performed multiple times for Sunnyview's Community Room as well as their Sunday Happy Hour.My main goal is to aid patients in distraction from pain or environment-related anxiety & discomfort through music, though other skills include:• Excellent interpersonal skills•… Show more At least twice a month, I visit the Intensive Care Unit at Sunnyview Retirement to offer musical therapy to the residents. In addition to performing and interacting with ICU community members, I have also performed multiple times for Sunnyview's Community Room as well as their Sunday Happy Hour.My main goal is to aid patients in distraction from pain or environment-related anxiety & discomfort through music, though other skills include:• Excellent interpersonal skills• Able to relate to and connect with children, adolescents, and adults• Competent in music therapy standards of practice• Able to design individualized education plans for patients• Highly proficient in music theory and practice• Proficient with technology used in music therapy Show less

South Bay Area

As a Guitar, Bass, Piano, Banjo, and Mandolin teacher, I design and deliver musical curriculum to students of all ages, practicing effective teaching using techniques like reciprocal learning.

Sacramento

While I have worked all the following roles as part of the Sac Jazz Jubilee, as Assistant Manager I currently oversee all positions below and the tasks included:SS- Shift Supervisor Oversees volunteers, handles problems, provides relief, spots chairs during closed sets.FG- Front Gate: Greets customer, checks for badges, reminds people that they cannot take drinks out of the site, tells them good-bye. You should have a copy of the program so that you can answer questions.BG –… Show more While I have worked all the following roles as part of the Sac Jazz Jubilee, as Assistant Manager I currently oversee all positions below and the tasks included:SS- Shift Supervisor Oversees volunteers, handles problems, provides relief, spots chairs during closed sets.FG- Front Gate: Greets customer, checks for badges, reminds people that they cannot take drinks out of the site, tells them good-bye. You should have a copy of the program so that you can answer questions.BG – Back Gate Greets customer, checks for badges, reminds people that they cannot take drinks out of the site, tells them good-bye. You should have a copy of the program so that you can answer questions.BR – Band Rater Prepares band evaluations – counts recordings in and out for each setR – Relief/Bar Supply band with water pitcher and cups. Provides relief at gates for volunteers. Acts as chair spotter during closes sets, cleans site during band breaks. Show less

Menlo Park, Ca

The Riekes Center exists for the enhancement of the individual student. Our mission is to provide each student with the best possible opportunity to define and accomplish individual goals, build character and learn transferable life skills through Creative Arts, Athletic Fitness and Nature Awareness, in an environment of non-judgment and mutual respect. We provide these opportunities regardless of the student’s ability to pay, or ability to perform. Each person’s uniqueness and potential is… Show more The Riekes Center exists for the enhancement of the individual student. Our mission is to provide each student with the best possible opportunity to define and accomplish individual goals, build character and learn transferable life skills through Creative Arts, Athletic Fitness and Nature Awareness, in an environment of non-judgment and mutual respect. We provide these opportunities regardless of the student’s ability to pay, or ability to perform. Each person’s uniqueness and potential is celebrated. The Riekes Center thrives on providing transformational outcomes for our students.At the Riekes Center, all students, all goals, and all interests are equally important. It’s a place where real world diversity thrives and empathy is encouraged. The Core Values of Self Supervision, Honest Communication and Sensitivity to Others are the Center’s operational and social standards.- Growth Marketing- Curriculum Design- Teaching Multiple Ages & Learning Abilities- Staff Hiring & Training- Grant Writing- Social Media Analytics- Marketing- Content Creation- Live Performances- Meeting Organization & Logistics- Information Compilation and Presentation- Graphic Design- Video Production- Proposal Composition- Community Outreach- Customer Advocacy Show less

Palo Alto Medical Foundation & Alameda County Correctional Facility

-Taught music and language skills to inmates at a prison in Oakland-Performed a variety of music styles for inmates-Performed customized music to facilitate Physical Rehab Exercises for Palo Alto Medical Foundations cancer groups

Palo Alto

While employed at Peninsula Piano, I sold an innumerable amount of high-end Pianos & Keyboards, entered daily paperwork into Quickbooks, researched & purchased inventory, kept track of said inventory, designed ads & store displays, and maintained a large business while owner was away for extended periods.SkillsManaged day to day affairs including:- opening and closing business- answering phone queries - selling & re-ordering merchandise- interfacing with… Show more While employed at Peninsula Piano, I sold an innumerable amount of high-end Pianos & Keyboards, entered daily paperwork into Quickbooks, researched & purchased inventory, kept track of said inventory, designed ads & store displays, and maintained a large business while owner was away for extended periods.SkillsManaged day to day affairs including:- opening and closing business- answering phone queries - selling & re-ordering merchandise- interfacing with customers & company representatives- routine computer maintenance- legal letter composition- instrument repairs- Excel Inventory creation & upkeep Show less

Palo Alto, Ca

Skills• Excellent interpersonal skills• Able to relate to and connect with children, adolescents, and adults• Competent in music therapy standards of practice• Able to design individualized education plans for patients• Highly proficient in music theory and practice• Proficient with technology used in music therapy

San Jose, Ca

MyBandConnection.com was a cutting edge social network for musicians that sadly ended during beta testing. While employed as their Marketing Director, I was responsible for weekly powerpoint presentations and updates on my marketing research and findings.- Growth Marketing- Offline Development - Design & Implementation of questionaires- Customer Advocacy

Pleasanton, Ca

My wife (also a teacher) and I were asked to design and implement a summer school program for the children of the Chinese American Cooperation Council. During the summer of 2005, I taught classes to mixed age groups which included: Physical Education, Music, and Science.While at CACC Summer School, I assisted other faculty in teaching: Chinese (Mandarin), Chess, Arts & Crafts, Drawing, English, and Math.

Los Altos, Ca

While employed at SIL, I taught students in both class as well as one-on-one settings. Skills- Curriculum & exam design - Evaluation of textbooks for adoption & implementation- Daily lesson plans posts on class webpage- Class material design & illustration- Periodic evaluation of student performance based on assignments, projects, and exams.- Lesson plan creation- Part of team that helped school earn accreditation

Palo Alto

Skills- Hired & trained staff- Sold instruments from all families- Designed store displays- Ordered & oversaw inventory- Maximized profit margins- Planned Holiday Sales events- Interacted with both customers and teachers- Taught store tutorials to improve employee sales and knowledge - Maintained a business while owner was away for extended periods

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/Pre-Law

Activities and Societies: Staff writer for the California Aggie As a staff writer for the California Aggie I had the privilege.

High School Diploma, Getting Into A Good College

Activities and Societies: Writer Mountain View Oracle News Paper and Founder of Philosophy Club Mountain View Oracle News Paper- Creator.

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