Experience

Istrouma Baptist Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Drummer

  • May 2022 - Present

  At this church I am the first call back up drummer. Unlike other churches, I run the Mac book for the backing tracks. We have two services and there are generally different sets for the two services. so we usually learn 6 different songs. At this church I am the first call back up drummer. Unlike other churches, I run the Mac book for the backing tracks. We have two services and there are generally different sets for the two services. so we usually learn 6 different songs.



The Chapel, Baton Rouge, LA

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Drummer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  I am currently in the rotation at the college ministry service at The Chapel called The Refuge. We play contemporary worship music and run in ear monitors with tracks run in Ableton. We have one rehearsal before 2 services on Sunday nights. I am currently in the rotation at the college ministry service at The Chapel called The Refuge. We play contemporary worship music and run in ear monitors with tracks run in Ableton. We have one rehearsal before 2 services on Sunday nights.



ACACIA CHURCH OF BATON ROUGE INC

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Pianist / drummer

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  I started out playing drum set for this church right when covid started easing up and I subbed every once in a while until they found out that I played keyboard. Now I play keyboard nearly every Sunday on the worship team and learn new songs weekly. If the piano has a very prominent part in the song I learn it exactly like the recording. I also learn the melody of the song to help singers find the key and learn harmonies. Sometimes the key doesn’t work for the singers voice so I have to transpose what I’ve already learned into a new key on the spot. I also have to provide music behind talking and praying. We use mainstage to run sounds for the keyboard so I spend time tweaking my sound to match songs. Show less



Broadmoor united methodist church

• Drummer

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  I started out in Baton Rouge playing at this church for their acoustic service. I basically played a cajon percussion kit. Later on, the contemporary worship leader lost their drummer so they switched me over to the contemporary service. When covid hit we started an acoustic trio live stream where I played the cajon percussion kit set up and sang harmonies with the acoustic guitarist and the lead singer. By the time Covid started to subside I had already found a new church to play at. Now I occasionally sub in at Broadmoor. Show less



Broadmoor United Methodist Church

• Youth Band Director

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  I am currently the youth band director for Broadmoor methodist church. This is a praise and worship band for middle and high school students. I recruit students from the church or other churches and hold band rehearsals once a week. I print chord charts and prepare binders for us to use in rehearsals. If a member is missing I cover what ever instrument they played such as drums, piano, bass, or guitar. If a certain key doesn't work I usually have to sight transpose the song and communicate the chord changes to the students while we play or write them down. We usually prepare songs to play for worship service when the worship leader for the church invites us to play. Show less



East Ascension High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Percussion Instructor

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  At EA High I am the percussion instructor for the marching season, which runs from August to November. I run rehearsals for the drum line to prepare them for football games and competitions. I have written the parts for shows and transcribed drum cadences that were previously taught by rote. In addition I maintain the equipment and tune the drums. At EA High I am the percussion instructor for the marching season, which runs from August to November. I run rehearsals for the drum line to prepare them for football games and competitions. I have written the parts for shows and transcribed drum cadences that were previously taught by rote. In addition I maintain the equipment and tune the drums.



First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge

• United States
• Investment Banking

• Drums and Percussion

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  I am currently on the rotation at this church and we do not run tracks or a metronome at this church. I also regularly do orchestral percussion for their special services. I am currently on the rotation at this church and we do not run tracks or a metronome at this church. I also regularly do orchestral percussion for their special services.



Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

• Substitute percussionist

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  I am a regular sub at the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Here I mostly play as a section percussionist but I have also played Timpani and drum set as well. Every year I am contracted for their Holiday Brass ensemble where we travel around Baton Rouge and the surrounding area to play Christmas tunes. I play a lot of keyboard percussion and drum set on these gigs. I have also played in their production of The Nutcracker. I am a regular sub at the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Here I mostly play as a section percussionist but I have also played Timpani and drum set as well. Every year I am contracted for their Holiday Brass ensemble where we travel around Baton Rouge and the surrounding area to play Christmas tunes. I play a lot of keyboard percussion and drum set on these gigs. I have also played in their production of The Nutcracker.



The Dunham School

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fine Art Teacher

  • Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  For this position I started out taking over elementary music for a teach that went on maternity leave. I instructed Pre K through 4th grade classes daily on various music topics including music history, music theory, Orff lessons, recorders and various school programs. I also directed a musical put on by the 2nd through 4th grade classes. In preparation for the programs I frequently had to conduct rehearsals in which I accompanied the students on the piano. When the maternity leave ended I frequently subbed for music and other classes including PE and Special Needs. Over the summer I was hired to teach private piano lessons then hired full time for the school year. During the school year I managed a roster of around 35 private piano lessons students ranging from Pre K4 to high school. I had to use chord charts and transcribe various songs on muse score for the advanced students and worked through method books with the beginner and intermediate students. I also taught a high school percussion class 4 days a week in which we worked on drum line cadences to prepare for foot ball games and pep rallies. I also transcribed songs for the drum line to play with the pep band's bass player. In addition we worked on concert percussion to prepare for the Christmas concert. Along with these responsibilities I lead worship for the middle school chapel service. I was charged with picking songs that fit with the message for the service and rehearse the group which consisted of student singers and faculty instrumentalists. If there was a teacher unavailable I would fill in on the particular instrument that was missing. I also had to program the lyrics into ProPresenter, set up the stage, and run all the instruments into the sound system. Show less



Parkview Baptist School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Instructor

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

  In this role I was a private lesson instructor for Drums and guitar. I would teach lesson during and after school and prepare kids for their recital at the end of the school year. I had to assess the skills of each student and work on weaknesses to help them progress on their instruments. We also worked on audition music for honor band. In this role I was a private lesson instructor for Drums and guitar. I would teach lesson during and after school and prepare kids for their recital at the end of the school year. I had to assess the skills of each student and work on weaknesses to help them progress on their instruments. We also worked on audition music for honor band.



Rockin- Mozart Academy

• United States

• Music Educator

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  At this organization I was hired as the “Pro Teacher”. The idea behind it was to change the format of private lessons. With the help of assistants I taught music lessons on Drums, piano, Guitar, bass, ukulele, and voice. The students would come in for and hour lesson and I would get them started for about 15 mins while the assistant shadowed me, so they could see what the student needed to focus on. The assistant then took over the lesson for 15 mins while I worked with another student and assistant. I would then rotate between multiple rooms at about 15 min intervals and instruct the student on what to work on and guide the assistant on how to help them. Basically each student received 30 mins personal time with me and 30 mins with an assistant. I also taught a rock band class in which I would write songs that would suit the particular group’s skill level. I would always get input from the students to help me write the songs. I frequently wrote chord charts and transcribed parts for various instruments including keyboard, drums, and guitar. We performed 2 concerts a year and held week long summer camps. In addition to teaching I had to schedule students lesson slots, find assistants and schedule them. Show less



LOUISIANA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

• Percussion ensemble director

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2022

  As director of the percussion ensemble my job was to recruit members for the group by reaching out and networking with various schools in the area. I would then hold auditions to survey the talent level of my students and select music appropriate to their skill level. I held weekly rehearsals for the group to prepare us for concerts. We had 3 concerts a year. As director of the percussion ensemble my job was to recruit members for the group by reaching out and networking with various schools in the area. I would then hold auditions to survey the talent level of my students and select music appropriate to their skill level. I held weekly rehearsals for the group to prepare us for concerts. We had 3 concerts a year.



Kids'​ Orchestra

• Teaching Artist

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2022

  In this role I would teach a group music lesson to around 10-15 students 4 times a week. Our focus was general music education through percussion. I would teach the students basic technique and music theory. In addition we would learn a song or two together to perform for our concerts. I would either arrange or compose these pieces. During covid we switched to an online format via zoom. For this season I used various pieces of music technology to engage with the students. I would run an electronic drum pad through my computer to play percussion and drum sounds via Logic to make the lessons more exciting. I would also use my keyboard to record midi accompaniment for them as well. In order to teach them to read notation I frequently wrote exercises on muse score and would screen share it to my students so we could play along. We would have 2 concerts a year but for the covid season we had to execute our performance differently. I wrote a 2 part piece with muse score and recorded accompaniment tracks. We called each student individually to the main office to record video and audio individually with an iPhone and a focusrite and condenser mics. Then spliced it all together with iMovie and presented it through a live streamed concert. Show less



Catholic High School

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Percussion Instructor

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

  I worked as the Drum line instructor for the 2021 season. I wrote exercises, cadences, and rehearsed the group through the summer band camps. We worked on marching and drumming fundamentals, and half time show drill and music. I also rehearsed the group during the school year to prepare them for football games. I worked as the Drum line instructor for the 2021 season. I wrote exercises, cadences, and rehearsed the group through the summer band camps. We worked on marching and drumming fundamentals, and half time show drill and music. I also rehearsed the group during the school year to prepare them for football games.



Juban Parc Junior High School

• Percussion Instructor

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  At this position I would teach the percussion section to prepare them for band class. I would then bring them back into full band rehearsal and help students during the rehearsal. I would also work one on one with various students during other class periods. At this position I would teach the percussion section to prepare them for band class. I would then bring them back into full band rehearsal and help students during the rehearsal. I would also work one on one with various students during other class periods.



Grace Notes School of Music

• United States

• Percussion Instructor

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  I started out teaching private summer lessons to prepare students for the school year. I had communicate with parents to schedule each student's time slot and meet with them at their school. During the school year I would go to the school and pull students from their classes to hold lessons with them. We worked on concert percussion such as snare drum and keyboard. I started out teaching private summer lessons to prepare students for the school year. I had communicate with parents to schedule each student's time slot and meet with them at their school. During the school year I would go to the school and pull students from their classes to hold lessons with them. We worked on concert percussion such as snare drum and keyboard.


Jerry Diaz & Hannahs Reef
• Conga player

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

First United Methodist Church
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 700 & Above Employee
• Drummer

  • Dec 2015 - Aug 2018


Swicegood Music

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Instructor

  • Oct 2015 - Aug 2018

  In this position I taught drum and percussion students one on one private lessons for 45 mins once a week. I had to assess their ability level and weaknesses and assist them in overcoming them. I frequently had students preparing for auditions and worked with them on the material to help them win the audition. While in this role I also lead a student band. I would assess their skill level and pick songs appropriate for their levels or modify the part from the recording to suit their skill level without straying too far from the original part. If the student achieved it I would make it a little harder each time. These students performed in 2 recitals a year for the organization Show less


Marshalls Distribution Ctr
• United States
• Consumer Services
• 700 & Above Employee
• Sales Associate

  • Oct 2013 - May 2016