STEM Programs in Palm Harbor, FL

Years of Experience: 15+ Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Metal, Funk, Reggae Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: My name is Alexander and I've been studying Percussion for over Fifteen years. I have obtained a Bachelors Degree in Music Performance from the University of South Florida in Spring of 2017. After gaining some real world experience through playing numerous performances, I picked up teaching at a local high school in 2019, and from there have been wanting to make a difference in the world with my music and methods of learning. My favorite percussion instrument is the marimba. I enjoy playing video games and love Disney and theme parking. Overall, I'm a really great person to make a connection with. Formal Education: I received my High School Diploma at Countryside High School in 2012. Right after graduating I stayed 3 years at St. Petersburg College majoring in Music. Received my Associates degree. I then attended the University of South Florida for 2 years, obtaining my Bachelors Degree in Music Performance in May, 2017. In 2024, I returned to St. Petersburg College to further my education and receive a teachers certificate in order to teach in the public school system by 2025. Private Education: I began taking private lessons back as early as middle school. Met with a guy, whose name I can't remember, once a week to enrich my drumset skills. Most of high school was self taught skills for percussion as a whole. After high school I began taking private lessons with John Shaw, Principle Percussionist of the Florida Orchestra, at St. Petersburg College. In 2015 I then transferred to USF where I had taken lessons with Robert McCormick, who has had many years of experience with the percussive arts. Performing Experience: I've performed multiple times with the All-County Band Program in Pinellas County back in High School and Middle School. I have had lots of Marching Band experience as well as Winter Drumline performances at Countryside High School. Following those, I performed with the Wind Symphony and Percussion Ensembles at SPC. I've also performed solo works each semester while at SPC. During this time, I have played outside of school with reunion bands and for churches and duo groups as well as nonprofit organizations. I have performed with the Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble at USF. Also performed a Junior Recital and an hour long Senior Recital which was streamed live unto social media. I currently play with the Dunedin Concert Band where I was the featured soloist on Marimba in October of 2022. I am also active with the Richey Community Orchestra playing various percussion instruments each concert. I have recently placed 3rd in the 2023 American Soloist International Music Competition for my Marimba performance! I also host my own percussion ensemble over summer through the Dunedin Music Society. Experience Teaching: I've been teaching all of my life. Numerous students wanted to learn certain aspects of percussion through my life thus far and I was willing to show them the art. I've also done ensemble teaching at East Lake High School in 2012, 2. I would love to help you perfect the art, or simply learn from scratch. I can help you learn how to read and write music and how to implement those learnings with the use of the percussive arts. I can teach Beginners, Intermediates, as well as Advanced (Advanced players who have learned Classical Percussion preferred). -Education- Degree: Music Performance School: University of South Florida Dates: 2015-08 -Awards- Name:3rd Place Certificate of Achievement Institution:American Soloist International Music Compeition Awarded:2023-05 -Reviews- Name: Robert McCormick Date: 2017-02-02 15:36:32 Title: Professor of Music, University of South Florida Body: Alex G. is a senior music major with a specialty in percussion performance. He should complete his B.M. in music in May 2017. Alex is a talented and excellent student. He has a wonderful attitude and the ability to work with/teach any age student from elementary through high school and adult. Alex has outstanding performance skills on all the major areas of percussion performance.