Experience

Grace Lutheran Church & School
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Contemporary Worship

  • Sep 2022 - Present


Hope International University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Music

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Taught private lessons in guitar performance and worship arts. Taught private lessons in guitar performance and worship arts.



Golden West College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Music

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Director of Guitar Studies. Taught beginning through advanced group guitar classes, as well as History of Rock and Roll and Applied Music one on one guitar instruction. Director of Guitar Studies. Taught beginning through advanced group guitar classes, as well as History of Rock and Roll and Applied Music one on one guitar instruction.



Concordia University Irvine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Music

  • Aug 2006 - Present

  Instruction at the collegiate level for music majors and non-majors in contemporary, jazz and classical guitar both in a private lesson and classroom setting. Wrote, developed, and implemented the guitar program curriculum and designed and developed courses within that curriculum. Taught beginning worship arts instruction (music and church leadership subjects) to incoming students in the worship arts program. Lead student bands and lead worship at various chapel services and school events. Coached and mentored aspiring worship leaders in how to effectively plan, run rehearsals, and lead worship during chapel services. Coached our Tuesday and Friday chapel service bands, both traditional and contemporary worship styles. Taught in private instruction, ensemble, and group class settings. Participated in faculty recitals and panel discussions on the subject of making a living as a professional musician Taught performance practice, improvisation, jazz theory and arranging, music theory, ear training, pedagogy, music technology, computer music notation, and other related subjects. Developed a three-level guitar class curriculum from beginning through advanced levels. Developed website for guitar students, organized concert events and coordinated student led performances. Taught classes in contemporary ensemble techniques, computer music notation software, and recording arts theory and techniques. Performed with students in recital and concert settings. Show less



Musicians Institute

• United States
• Music
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bachelor Program Instructor

  • Jun 2018 - Jul 2022

  Bachelor and Masters Program Guitar Instructor. Bachelor and Masters Program Guitar Instructor.



University of Southern California

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - May 2022

  Taught individual instruction in Guitar as well as beginning group guitar classes while working on my Doctoral degree. Taught individual instruction in Guitar as well as beginning group guitar classes while working on my Doctoral degree.



Aliso Creek Presbyterian Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Director of Music and Worship Arts

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2021

  Directed all musical aspects of worship services for a congregation of 250. Performed on guitar and vocals in each service leading the congregation in corporate worship. Organized and recruited musicians, worked with the senior pastor and session to craft the vision for each service, select music, and fulfill the vision of the church. Organized and recruited volunteers to work in the sound team, visual arts team and music teams. Oversaw all social media aspects of the church. Maintained the church Twitter account, Facebook pages, Instagram accounts, and maintained and updated the church website. Created content and uploaded content from the church ministries to social media outlets Sent out weekly church emails from the senior pastor and church staff. Organized email lists and all correspondence from the church to the congregation. Graphic design work for the church website and church events. Lead successful campaigns to upgrade sound and visual equipment. Coordinated music for summer Vacation Bible School and Youth programs. Lead worship for Jr. High and High school ministries locally and during summer camps and retreats. Show less