'ROCK' Solid Music
Ocala, Florida, United States
About the store
• Professional Musician & Music Editor (Los Angeles, CA):
For 20 years, I built a successful career in the music industry as a composer, arranger, pianist, conductor, music editor, and technical consultant for motion pictures, concerts, and television. I received an Emmy nomination in 1997 for music editing on HBO's The Cherokee Kid and am a published arranger with the Rogers & Hammerstein Organization. I had the privilege of collaborating with renowned artists such as Stanley Clarke, Lalo Schifrin, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Maya Angelou, and more.
• Music Educator (Marion County, FL):
In 1999, I transitioned to teaching after moving to Ocala to raise my family. For 14 years, I taught Piano/Keyboard and Rock Band/Studio Music Ensemble at West Port High School, where I founded and directed The West Port ROCK PACK music program. Throughout my teaching career, I earned numerous state, district, and national recognitions for my contributions to music education.
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Piano/Keyboard Rubric for contemporary instruction
Traditional piano rubrics don't always include areas that pertain to modern instruction. This rubric incorporates contemporary and traditional areas so it can be used in many different capacities.
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
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Experience
• Professional Musician & Music Editor (Los Angeles, CA):
For 20 years, I built a successful career in the music industry as a composer, arranger, pianist, conductor, music editor, and technical consultant for motion pictures, concerts, and television. I received an Emmy nomination in 1997 for music editing on HBO's The Cherokee Kid and am a published arranger with the Rogers & Hammerstein Organization. I had the privilege of collaborating with renowned artists such as Stanley Clarke, Lalo Schifrin, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Maya Angelou, and more.
• Music Educator (Marion County, FL):
In 1999, I transitioned to teaching after moving to Ocala to raise my family. For 14 years, I taught Piano/Keyboard and Rock Band/Studio Music Ensemble at West Port High School, where I founded and directed The West Port ROCK PACK music program. Throughout my teaching career, I earned numerous state, district, and national recognitions for my contributions to music education.
Teaching style
• My teaching style is rooted in real-world experience, combining my years in the professional music industry with a hands-on approach to learning. I aimed to not only teach students musical skills but to provide them with a deeper understanding of the music business and industry.
• My goal is to make advanced music concepts easy to understand by creating concise study guides for quick reference.
• Through The West Port ROCK PACK, I blended music performance with studio work, allowing students to explore both the creative and technical sides of music creation.
• I encouraged creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, which helped my students develop as musicians and as people.
Awards & shining teacher moments
• Marion County District Teacher of the Year (2003): I was honored to receive this award, which recognized my dedication to my students and the community.
• Quarter-Finalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022): I was privileged to be selected multiple times for this prestigious recognition of my work in music education.
• Marion Cultural Alliance’s Arts Educator of the Year (2020): It was an honor to receive this award, acknowledging my impact on the arts community in Marion County.
• Exemplary Program Award (2020-2021): The West Port ROCK PACK was selected by the Florida Music Educators Association for its excellence in music education.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor of Music Degree in Composition from California State University, Northridge. Additionally, I have earned three certificates from The Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, California, in the following areas: Composing and Arranging, Piano Performance, and Film Scoring. These educational experiences, combined with my extensive professional career, have been instrumental in shaping my approach to music and teaching.
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