I have been a guitar instructor at the University of Mary for more than 20 years. During that time I have taught private classical guitar, jazz guitar, guitar ensemble, Music Technologies, and Secondary Instrumental Methods. I have also been active in the recording field in the development of recording technologies as well as live sound reenforcement for live performances and recordings.
Community and Professional Interests
- Full time director of worship and music at Charity Lutheran Church
- Active in community-wide worship events and evangelical outreach programs for adults and teens
- Spent 23 years as a high school band and jazz band director in the Bismarck Public Schools
Education
M.Ed.
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
B.S. Music Education; Emphasis on Guitar
Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN
Technical Degree in Guitar Performance
Musician's Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Professional Memberships
Performances
I have performed throughout the Midwest and Canada as a guitar clinician, artist, and jazz band clinician as well as making numerous appearances at jazz festivals.
Undergraduate Courses Taught
- Classical Guitar
- Jazz Guitar
- Music Technologies
- Secondary Music Methods
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