| Education
1983-1991
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee
B.S. Business Education - May 4, 1991
Emphasis in general business courses for middle/high school -- typing, shorthand, computer skills, business law, accounting, economics, finance
1977-1982
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, Tennessee
Major in Music Education - Instrumental
Major -- Saxophone; Minor -- Percussion
Member - Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Music Fraternity
2007
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
Piano Pedagogy Studies
Piano Studies
Childhood Instructors - Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Massengill, Mr. DeBusk
Adult Instructors -
~ Joyce Adelson, classical pianist - (international competition winner) - studied from 1992-1996
~ Gary Blumer, jazz pianist - (recorded jazz pianist and former faculty member of Wayne State University, currently performing/living in Los Angeles, CA) - studied from 1997-1998
~ Tomoko Mack-Brzozowski, classical pianist - international concert pianist / instructor - Mack Sisters Piano Duo - 2007-present
Professional Experience
2004 - Present
Piano Instructor
Northville, Michigan
Classical, Pop, Jazz, Contemporary, Ambient
2005-Present
Professional Pianist - parties, weddings, events
Self-promoting - played country clubs such as Barton Hills (Ann Arbor), Meadowbrook (Northville) and Walnut Creek (South Lyon).
1997 - Present
Professional Pianist
Black Tie Entertainment Agency
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Played various venues around the Detroit Metro Area to include Bloomfield Hills Country Club, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Oakland Hills Country Club, Orchard Lake Country Club, Detroit Athletic Club, private parties for Ralph Wilson, Jr., G. Richard Wagoner, Jr., and Harbour Pointe Condominimum Association Holiday Parties, among other private parties and country club locations
1991 - 1997
Piano Instructor
Troy, Michigan
Professional Activities and Affiliations
1993-1997; 2004-Present
American College of Musicians (National Guild of Piano Teachers)
Social chairperson from 1995-1997, attended monthly meetings and seminars, provide students the opportunity to perform in annual auditions for various awards and accreditations, recognized in 1996-97 as a National piano instructor by NGPT.
1993-1997; 2004-Present
American Federation of Musicians
Member of Camerata and The Farmington Musicale senior clubs; attend meetings and seminars, provide students the opportunity to perform in annual auditions for various awards and trophies, over a 7 year period 68 students have performed in Federation auditions of which 65 earned Superior ratings and 3 earned Excellent ratings; accepted through audition as a performing pianist for Farmington Musicale in spring 2005; Recording Secretary for The Farmington Musicale, 2006-07; 2nd Vice President for The Farmington Musicale, 2007-08
2007 - Present
Music Teachers National Association; Michigan Music Teachers Association
Local Organization, Livonia Area Piano Teachers Forum; attend monthly meetings and master classes; students participate in SAT (Student Achievement Testing) for certificates and trophies
Community Activities
1997 - Assisted music instructor at Bemis and Hill Middle Schools, Troy, Michigan, as pianist for practices and performances of Tall Tom Jefferson, a musical program performed by the 5th grade students; volunteered time
2007 - Accompanied The Farmington Musicale chorus for a special performance at Nardin Park Methodist Church, Farmington Hills, MI; volunteered time
2007 - Performed background music at a charity fundraiser in Bloomfield Hills, MI; volunteered time
2007 - Accompanied Encore Choir, East Middle School, Farmington Hills, MI; opening ceremony of Governor's Education Summit, Lansing, MI; Gov. Granholm in attendance
Accreditations
Received Provisional Certificate from the State of Michigan Department of Education in June 2001 to teach music and business in grades 7-12 in Michigan schools
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