Matthew B. offers Classical Piano Lessons, Oboe Lessons, and Piano Lessons
Tutor in Alexandria, VA 22303
Alexandria, VA 22303
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $60
Subjects: Classical Piano, Music Theory, Oboe, Piano
Originally from the Jersey Shore, Matthew is an educator and active freelance musician in the tri-state area. He received his bachelors degree in music education from the Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers University) before completing his masters degree in music performance from the Steinhardt School (New York University).
Matt has studied piano since the age of seven, covering a variety of genres including classical, jazz, musical theater, and pop. While attending Rutgers, he regularly performed and was a featured soloist with the graduate-level Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Opera Orchestra; performance highlights and venues include Avery Fischer Hall, Symphony Space, NJPAC, and the Kimmel Center (Philadelphia). He has studied with contemporary leaders in oboe performance (Matthew Sullivan, Jonathan Blumenfeld, Nathan Hughes, Geoffrey Burgess) as well as a variety of classical and jazz pianists (Karina Bruk, Andy Milne).
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- 3 weeks - 17 years
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EDUCATION
Date: September 15, 2006 – May 15, 2010
School: The Mason Gross School of the Arts
Degree: Bachelors of Music Education
Description: Music Education
Date: September 15, 2010 – May 15, 2012
School: New York University
Degree: Masters in Woodwind Performance
Description: Music Performance
AFFILIATIONS
Date: January 15, 2013
Name: National Association for Music Education
Description: Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
EXPERIENCE
Date: August 15, 2013 – August 15, 2015
Organization: Brick Township Public Schools
Title: Music Teacher (K-5 General/Vocal)
Description:
Date: August 15, 2012 – August 15, 2013
Organization: PS 76: The Bennington School
Title: Music Teacher (K-4 General/Vocal)
Description:
Date: August 15, 2015 – June 15, 2018
Organization: Perry Street Prep PCS
Title: Music Teacher (K-8 General/Vocal)
Description:
Date: August 15, 2018
Organization: Burgundy Farm Country Day School
Title: Music Teacher (K-3 General/4-8 Instrumental)
Description:
Date: October 15, 2014 – June 15, 2015
Organization: Garden State Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
Title: Middle School Orchestra Conductor
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CERTIFICATES
Date: June 15, 2010
Authority: Praxis I/II
Name: K-12 Music Teaching License
Description:
Date: May 15, 2010
Authority: National Association for Music Educators
Name: Active Member
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LANGUAGES
Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency
Language: Spanish
Proficiency: Professional Proficiency