Jeremy Jarvis - Teacher

“Jeremy approaches his work with humility, compassion and a dedication that inspires not only his students, but his colleagues and community at large. It has been a pleasure to work & perform with Jeremy in the class environment."

–Porangui McGrew, Teaching Artist & Consultant, Phoenix Conservatory of Music

–Percussion–
–Drums–
–Keyboard–
–Guitar–
–Voice–
–Composition–
–Theory–
–Musicianship–

    I teach essential skills for developing musical talent. Lessons are highly creative and interactive. Students gain tools for success and confidence in themselves which contributes positively to every area of their lives!

    My background in composition and performance is comprehensive. Teaching experience includes work for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and private practice; students include individuals attending all grades preK-12, at-risk youth, college undergraduates, adults, senior citizens, and the differently-abled.

    I would be happy to work with your schedule. Please take the first step by contacting me.

Jeremy Jarvis
1017 Vivian Circle, BOULDER, CO 80303
(303) 725-8912 jeremy@jarvisartmusic.com

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

    SUMMARY: Aug. 2005 – present

        –Multiple institutions served including public, private, and charter schools; Gila River Indian Community; Adam Dietz Senior Center; music stores; community colleges; Arizona State University

        –In-school, after-school, and out-of-school programs included

        –For-profit as well as not-for-profit work

        –Private teaching experience

        –Virtually all ages, grades, and skill levels served: PreK-12, college, undergraduates, adults, differently-abled, and senior citizens

        –Many subjects taught within the arts as well as outside of the arts; details below

Rockley Music Center
    Lakewood, CO, Jan. – May 2010

    Rockley Music Center is in business for the love of music, to support families, and to service the musical needs of a community by providing the products and warmth of service that only a family-run company can offer.

        Instructor, Drums & Keyboard

Phoenix Conservatory of Music
    Phoenix, AZ, Aug. 2007 – Aug. 2009

    PCM is a non-profit outreach program whose mission is to unleash the power of music in children and families by providing a platform for creativity and expression, and preserving music as an essential building block to a person's development.

        Teaching Artist
            –Percussion, Keyboard, Guitar, and Voice classes
            –Composition, Songwriting, Music Theory, and Ear Training classes
            –Computer Music; The Learning Institute Charter High School (outreach through PCM)
            –Yes To Success After-school Program for At-Risk Youth: Edison Elementary School

                  Sample 1: If I Ruled the World   Sample 2: Ijexa
            –World Music & Drum Circle; Adam Dietz Senior Center
            –Private Lessons

        Substitute & Interim Music Teacher (K–8)
            –General Music; Franklin Arts Academy (outreach through PCM)

Academy of Arizona
    Phoenix, AZ, Jan. – March 2009

    The Academy of Arizona is a K-8 charter school focused on building entrepreneurship skills and a culture of lifelong learning. This particular school has been struggling financially and academically, and as a result has had relatively few resources for the arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities.

        Interim General Music Director (K-8)
            –Designed new curriculum; promoted the benefits of Education and the Arts

        Assistant Physical Education Teacher

Legacy Traditional School
    Maricopa, AZ, Aug. – Dec. 2008

    LTS is a charter school focused on the basics of math, science, and language, featuring a traditional curriculum, accelerated pace, and high standards of achievement, discipline, behavior, and dress.

        General Music Teacher (PreK-8)
            –Co-wrote new curriculum; promoted the benefits of cultural and artistic diversity

        After-school Band & Orchestra Director
            –Taught introductory classes for grades 3-6

Substitute Teachers Unlimited
    Phoenix, AZ, Jan. – June 2008

        Substitute Teacher (part-time)
            –Various subjects including the Sciences, the Arts, Physical Education, and Special Education
            –All grade levels (K–12)
            –Many public and charter school environments in various Phoenix-area district regions

Young Mozarts – Music Programs for Childhood Development
    Phoenix, AZ, June – Dec. 2007

    YM is a program of Music instruction patterned after the work of Music Education pioneers Kodaly, Gordon, Dalcroze, Orff, Sarah Glover and others – shown to positively impact childhood development.

        Teacher, basic music skills
            –Helped business expand into outer regions of metro Phoenix

Music & Arts Centers
    Mesa, AZ, Aug. – Dec. 2007

        Instructor, Drumset and Percussion

Paradise Valley Community College
    Phoenix, AZ, Spring 2007

        Appointed to Adjunct Faculty, Fall 2007

        Substitute Instructor, Fundamentals of Music Theory, Spring 2007

Monty’s Music Store
    Scottsdale AZ, June – Aug. 2007

        Substitute Instructor, Drumset and Percussion

Arizona State University School of Music
    Tempe, AZ, Aug. 2005 – May 2007

        Teaching Assistant, Music Theory
            –Instructor, Aural Skills I, II, and III
            –Occasional Lecturer, Music Theory I (Basic Theory), II (18th-century Theory), and III (19th-c. theory)


Additional Experience
    May 2005 – present

        Self-employed Private Instructor
            –Percussion, Drumset, Guitar, Keyboard, Music Theory, Eartraining, Composition

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