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I am a music teacher living in Louisville Kentucky. My mission is to share my love of music with kids and
people of all ages. I have a book out called Monkey Beats, loosely based on the Orff system,
it’s gets kids quickly playing and understanding rhythms in a fun way. My program is very
innovative and modern and kids love it. Music is my passion and I love seeing kids get excited
about it.
Experience
Playing, Shows
Playing, Bands/Artist
This is a partial list of some of the people I have played with.
Earl Thomas, Steph Johnson, Archie Thompson, James Harmon, Nathan James, Robin Henkel,
Detroit Underground, The Big Mo’ Band, Billy Watson, Ruby & The Red Hots, The Blue Four,
Ben Hernandez, Rick Holstrom, Blue Largo, Sue Palmer, Rob Thorson, Mitch Manker, Pacific
Bras & Electric, NRG, RBCPC House Band, The PO’ Boys, Shelle Carnival Cruise Lines, and
many others.
Education
Skills
In teaching for the last 20 years i have developed great communication skills. I know how to get
the point across to students in a way that makes it clear and fun for them. I have learned how
to break things down so they are easy to understand and get the student PLAYING as fast as
possible. I love working with kids and adults, I love seeing them get excited about music. I know what
music has done for me and my life and I enjoy being able to pass that joy on to the next
generation of musicians.
I am a music teacher living in Louisville Kentucky. My mission is to share my love of music with kids and
people of all ages. I have a book out called Monkey Beats, loosely based on the Orff system,
it’s gets kids quickly playing and understanding rhythms in a fun way. My program is very
innovative and modern and kids love it. Music is my passion and I love seeing kids get excited
about it.
Experience
- Music Teacher Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary 2009 - present
- Percussion director Artistry in Music 2009-present
- Percussion coach Carmel Valley Middle school 2010-present
- Percussion coach Oak Crest Middle school 2009-present
- Percussion coach Diegueno Middle school 2009-present
- Music Outreach Director for Oceanside Museum of Art 2008-present
- Education Director NCAMP 2008-2009
- Author Monkey Beats 2008
- Teacher, North County Drums Vista, CA 2008-2009
- Writing curriculum, and teaching the Adult Rock Band class. 2008-2009
- Teaching and helping develop the After School Rock Band class. 2008-2009
- In charge of Marketing and web site design NCAMP 2008-2009
- Teacher, San Diego Drums Vista, CA 1992-2008
- Teacher, Rich Hunt’s Guitar Shop Escondido, CA 1987-1991
Playing, Shows
- Le Miserables
- Cats
- Little Shop of Horrors
- Guys and Dolls
- Me and My Girl
- Annie Get Your Gun
- Cabaret
Playing, Bands/Artist
This is a partial list of some of the people I have played with.
Earl Thomas, Steph Johnson, Archie Thompson, James Harmon, Nathan James, Robin Henkel,
Detroit Underground, The Big Mo’ Band, Billy Watson, Ruby & The Red Hots, The Blue Four,
Ben Hernandez, Rick Holstrom, Blue Largo, Sue Palmer, Rob Thorson, Mitch Manker, Pacific
Bras & Electric, NRG, RBCPC House Band, The PO’ Boys, Shelle Carnival Cruise Lines, and
many others.
Education
- Musicians Institute P.I.T. Performance Degree 1986,
- LA Valley College
- Mesa College
- Grossmont College
- Studied privately with Murray Spivak
- Chuck Silverman,
- Pat Pffifner
- Joe Pocarro
Skills
In teaching for the last 20 years i have developed great communication skills. I know how to get
the point across to students in a way that makes it clear and fun for them. I have learned how
to break things down so they are easy to understand and get the student PLAYING as fast as
possible. I love working with kids and adults, I love seeing them get excited about music. I know what
music has done for me and my life and I enjoy being able to pass that joy on to the next
generation of musicians.