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Scott B.

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I am a dynamic teacher with a wide variety of subject interest. I believe curiosity is the spice of life and that learning should be fun. To teach is to learn and vice versa—I enjoy both!

I graduated from Western Colorado University in 2016. Originally, I began my studies as a math major and changed to music early on. I taught PreK-8th Grade music at Vista Ridge Academy in Boulder, CO and also served as assistant conductor of the Boulder Symphony and Arapahoe Youth Orchestra. I moved to...

I am a dynamic teacher with a wide variety of subject interest. I believe curiosity is the spice of life and that learning should be fun. To teach is to learn and vice versa—I enjoy both!

I graduated from Western Colorado University in 2016. Originally, I began my studies as a math major and changed to music early on. I taught PreK-8th Grade music at Vista Ridge Academy in Boulder, CO and also served as assistant conductor of the Boulder Symphony and Arapahoe Youth Orchestra. I moved to San Francisco in 2017 to pursue my work in painting and poetry. I am a published poet and accomplished painter having sold my work in galleries in San Francisco, as well as founding the Coit Tower Poetry Club—a monthly event dedicated to introducing poets and poetry lovers to lesser known writers. Learning an instrument? I am your teacher! I have played the guitar and several other string instruments for over 15 years and have been teaching them just as long. Learning a language? I am able to instruct in English and in Spanish!

I am able to teach on many subjects because my interests are widespread. I believe learning is wholistic—that one subject leads to another and they are all interlaced.


Education

Western Colorado University
Music Education

Additional Languages

Spanish

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Approved Subjects

Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

Former assistant conductor of Boulder Symphony and Arapahoe Youth Orchestra. Able to instruct in basics of composition including form, arrangement, transcription, layout, and use of composition programs.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

My poetry, short stories and articles have appeared in several magazines and anthologies, translated in French and Spanish internationally. Whether you are looking to improve your creative writing styles in poetry, prose, fictions or essay/journalistic writing, I can provide you with helpful tools.
Drawing

Drawing

I have been drawing and painting for over twenty years. My travel sketches have been used as postcards, my paintings have shown in several galleries, and most recently my drawings have appeared in several international small press magazines and books. Instructions include line, form, sketch technique, color, style, materials, and value/shading.
General Music

General Music

15 years experience teaching general music. I was instructor of bluegrass music at Paradox Valley School for five years, instructor of prek-8th grade music at Vista Ridge Academy, and music/art teacher at Compañeros del Barrio preschool for two years.
Guitar

Guitar

I have been playing guitar for over twenty years. Originally, I was taught in folk/bluegrass tradition, but have expanded to many other styles over the years including flamenco, blues and jazz. I have performed as a solo guitarist and lead guitarist in many bands for over twenty years. I can instruct in guitar basics, chord formations, flat picking and song writing.
Music History

Music History

Whether you are a music student or taking general education courses, Music History can be a challenging subject. I have instructed and tutored many high school and college age students in this subject to help understand the development of Western Music and have also extensively studied the ethnomusicologies of the world as well. From Baroque to Bob Dylan to Bad Bunny, I’m your teacher!
Painting

Painting

I have been painting for twenty years, skilled in watercolor, oil, acrylics as well as oil pastel, chalk and other mixed media. Instructions include canvas preparation, sketching, brush and knife techniques, mixed media techniques and inspirations.
Sight Singing

Sight Singing

In addition to ear training, sight singing is the most fundamental aspect of music theory. Instruction and tutoring will help improve the student’s skill in sight reading for voice or piano.
Songwriting

Songwriting

Besides being a poet, I have been writing songs, mainly for guitar, piano and chorus for over 20+ years. I can provide instruction on basic form, lyricism, harmony and melody for any song style you are trying to learn.
Theater

Theater

Instruction includes breath work, voice training, inflection, line memorization and diction. I have performed in several small theatre productions, improvisational groups and poetry readings and am well versed in theatrical delivery.
Voice (Music)

Voice (Music)

Whether training for choir, solo singing, pop or bel canto style, instruction will include breath control, tonal quality, sight singing and ear training. I can provide instructive feedback for preparation for recitals or lessons alike.
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
English
ESL/ESOL
Grammar
Literature
Music Theory
Proofreading
Reading
Spanish
Vocabulary
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