Experience

Mesa Community College

• United States

• Classical Guitar Instructor

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  I teach current students in the AMP program at Mesa College. I specialize in Classical Guitar Instruction. I teach current students in the AMP program at Mesa College. I specialize in Classical Guitar Instruction.



San Diego State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guitar Ensemble Director

  • Aug 2015 - Present

• Guitar Area Coordinator

  • 2015 - Present

• Studio Artist Teacher - Classical Guitar

  • Aug 2014 - Present

• Lecturer - SDSU School of Music and Dance

  • 2013 - Present

  • Class: MUS 218 Guitar, Elementary Class Instruction• Creation of lesson plans aimed to teach the basics of the guitar while giving students the tools necessary to teach the instrument in a class setting• Facilitate open forum discussions on guitar pedagogy and other musical subjects• Class focuses on many styles that educators may come across including but not limited to: Classical, Rock, Blues, Heavy Metal, and Jazz• Facilitate class performances of simple ensemble works• Students are provided with many sources concerning each topic. Some present techniques in a similar fashion, while others are completely contradicting. This is done in order to ensure students have many perspectives to draw from when teaching others.



The Bassett Bros.

• Guitarist and Co-founder

  • 2006 - Present

  • Created the program “Baroque N’ Blues” which showcases a variety of styles on acoustic and electric guitars and integrates education with music and comedy • Performed in concert halls, private events, community colleges, public libraries, community centers, sensitive populations, and outreach programs • Creative programming and performances on YouTube Channel • Guest-lectured in the “History of Rock” class at San Diego State University • Created the program “Baroque N’ Blues” which showcases a variety of styles on acoustic and electric guitars and integrates education with music and comedy • Performed in concert halls, private events, community colleges, public libraries, community centers, sensitive populations, and outreach programs • Creative programming and performances on YouTube Channel • Guest-lectured in the “History of Rock” class at San Diego State University



Rock and Roll San Diego

• San Diego, CA

• Music Director

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Group Band Class Instructor: Organize groups of students into bands and help assign repertoire to be performed. Coaching on various levels of performance. • Classes: Youth Band, Blues, Classic Rock, and Heavy Metal • Responsible for creation of daily lesson plans and long term performance goals • Private lessons in guitar, bass, music theory, and stage presence • Weekly communication through memos to parents and students • Organization of performance events within in the school and community venues • Created professional level sheet music for repertoire so many students at different levels can play on the same songs • Office duties: Billing invoices, lesson schedule organization, retail product sales, and customer communication.



Grayson's Tune Town

• Montrose, CA

• Substitute Guitar Teacher

  • Jul 2002 - Jan 2012

  • Educated students in guitar methods, music theory, and aural skills • Created developmental lesson plans for students • Educated students in guitar methods, music theory, and aural skills • Created developmental lesson plans for students



Summerkids

• Altadena, CA

• Head Counselor / Camp Coordinator

  • 2003 - 2012

  • Supervised and managed a group of counselors, scheduled activities for camp • Organized educational programming and creative musical performances • Pre-K through 8th Grade child supervision • First aid training and experience • Seasonal position (summer) • Supervised and managed a group of counselors, scheduled activities for camp • Organized educational programming and creative musical performances • Pre-K through 8th Grade child supervision • First aid training and experience • Seasonal position (summer)



San Diego State University

• San Diego, CA

• Music Technology Lab Assistant & TA

  • 2007 - 2009

  • Teaching assistant for classes focused on music technology and notation applications • Assisted students during open lab hours in multiple software applications • Gained experience with computer networking and repair (self-taught) • Responsibilities included grading assignments, training students, overall maintenance of computer systems, and administrative duties • Teaching assistant for classes focused on music technology and notation applications • Assisted students during open lab hours in multiple software applications • Gained experience with computer networking and repair (self-taught) • Responsibilities included grading assignments, training students, overall maintenance of computer systems, and administrative duties



Eradicate

• Vocalist, Guitarist, Composer, and co-founder

  • 2001 - 2008

  • Heavy Metal band • Performed original compositions and cover tunes • Performed in venues all over Southern California, including well-known venues like The Roxy in Hollywood, CA • Released an independently produced a 6-song EP in 2003 • Heavy Metal band • Performed original compositions and cover tunes • Performed in venues all over Southern California, including well-known venues like The Roxy in Hollywood, CA • Released an independently produced a 6-song EP in 2003



Target

• El Cajon, CA

• Management Intern

  • 2005 - 2005

  • Earned an Executive Team Leader intern position from a selective summer program that concluded with a project presentation to District Team Leaders • Internship project focused on Human Resource Management • Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for employee training • As an Executive Team Leader in training, cultivated a well-rounded base knowledge of Logisics, Guest Service, Hardlines, Softlines, Food Service, and Assets Protection • Earned an Executive Team Leader intern position from a selective summer program that concluded with a project presentation to District Team Leaders • Internship project focused on Human Resource Management • Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for employee training • As an Executive Team Leader in training, cultivated a well-rounded base knowledge of Logisics, Guest Service, Hardlines, Softlines, Food Service, and Assets Protection